Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I just joined today so not sure how this thing works. Well my doc diagnosed me with deression and prescribed mirtazapine, but along with the depression I find I am doubting peoples motives, for example, If a boy talks to me, I suspect he is doing it for his own personal gain, so he and his friends can laugh about me. I also have a tendency to make up scenarios in my head and act on them, I have had countless rows with my boyfriend over this. There is a voice in my head saying things to me, only its my own voice that is talking. At work, in the stock room, shadowy figures follow me. Im starting to doubt it is in my head and beginning to think its real. Is anyone else going through anything similar to this??
I hope you do. As far as I've ever understood, the shadows and voices are not depression symptoms (then again, I'm far from a doctor lol). Wondering on people's real motives, sure, that can definitely be depression, because we think so poorly of ourselves that we can't imagine anybody else thinking any other way.
But the others...I don't know. I would see the doctor. My aunt described similar things before her diagnosis with paranoid schitzophrenia.
So I don't say this to scare you, but only because you're so young. My aunt could've had a chance at a life if she'd taken her medication and gotten proper care, but instead...well she didn't have a real life. So please look into every potentiality, for your own future's sake.
Other than that (and I swear I don't mean to be a downer!!!!!!!!!) welcome to DS! You'll find support here, and some amazingly caring people : )
Hugs to you
Thanks for your reply