February 22, 2010
Is It Possible To Be In Depression And Be Happy Sometimes Too?
i think i am in depression, or probably am cuz im always thinking about how much i hate my life, and tons of other stuff. but sometimes, im happy(ish) like not wooooooo im overjoyyedd! but like content when im reading or something. so if i can enjoy certain things in life, but still pretty much hate it and willing to give it up, am i depressed?
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It’s entirely possible.
I’m no psychologist, but I’ve been doing a lot of research because I plan on seeing a counselor for depression in a few days. Two things I’ve run across where it’s not unusual to feel happy or simply not depressed for a while are chronic depression (dysthymia) and atypical depression. People with either can have improved moods.
More likely, you are simply dealing with hormones and having mood swings, which leave you thinking like your life is horrible when actually, things are not as bad as they seem. You don’t give specific reason as to why you “hate your life” so thats why I’m assuming things are not that bad as you think.
However, if you’re really worried about depression, go see your GP. If its depression, they will be able to help, and if its mood swings, you may be started on The Pill to regulate your hormones, depending on how bad the swings are.
Yeah sounds like you are. It’s normal to have moments where you don’t feel as down. But you should get help. It’s not fun feeling that way and you don’t have to. Go to counseling or something.
dontthink so
sounds like mood swings