Question 1

i'm not happy at work. am i depressed?

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Probably not....: When you are depressed, you are depressed everywhere.....If you're happy at home, looking forward to doing what you like doing, enjoy life in general then odds are your work is not working out for you.
If you have been feeling blah or sad, and your unhappiness extends outside of work then you should start talking about depression with your doctor.

Question 2

why am i depressed while on medication?

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Approaching: depression wi multiple modalities is best. There are many
things you can do for depression.  Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Use your support system. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home. Work to get 8 hours or &gt; of sleep per night &amp; eat healthfully. Daily aerobic physical activity is a big +.  Recommend the “Feeling Good Book" by Dr. David Burns. Don't just read it - DO IT!

Question 3

am i depressed or is something else going on?

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The way: The only way to know is to obtain formal psychiatric evaluation. See your dr asap, depression can be pervasive and potentially devastating if not taken care of. Good luck.

Question 4

how can i deal with the feeling of guilt? am i depressed?

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Define guilt first.: What are you feeling guilty about? Can you correct the cause? Are there those you trust that can help you deal with it? Obviously there are various degrees of severity of guilt, the more severe the guilt the more likely it is to grow into serious depression. Don't try to deny guilt or attempt to bury it, it could end up costing you emotionally a very heavy penalty. Don't dump the guilt on others.

Question 5

why am i depressed when everything is going so well in my life?

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Medical condition: You may be hypothyroid, have a hormone imbalance, nutritional deficiencies or allergies. Any of these can make you feel depressed. Feeling depressed doesn't mean you have depression. Find a doctor who will take the time to find the real cause and not just prescribe drugs for symptoms.

Question 6

i feel so disconnected from myself and my surroundings. am i depressed?

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Possibly: Depression is an illness that can present a number of different ways. A feeling of disconnection or withdrawal from social interaction can be one of them. Other indicators might be a change in your sleeping or eating habits, lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities, or feelings of worthlessness or thoughts of suicide, among other things. Talk to your family doctor about these feelings.

Question 7

am i depressed or just sluggish and lazy?

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Why would you call: Yourself lazy?  Any number of things can cause us to feel sluggish, starting with thyroid problems and sleep disorders. These things can also make us feel depressed!  make an appointment with your family doc and get checked out!  she can then refer you to a psychiatrist if need be.

Question 8

i can't hold a job. i am constantly getting fired! am i depressed?

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That's possible: There are many reasons why people don't hold jobs for long. Most common are lack of skills to do well, emotional issues unsolved, conflicts with bosses or peers or just plain not liking the job. Depression and social phobias including agoraphobia are common emotional issues. Depression doesn't just affect work it flows into all areas of your life. Talk to your dr to see if it is depression.

Question 9

i keep getting nightmares. am i depressed? is something wrong with my mental health?

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Talk to a therapist: Mental health disorders are defined as something that is interfering with your normal functioning. So unless the nightmares are making you unable to sleep, it's unlikely they would be considered a mental health disorder. However, it may be helpful to you to work out what is going on in your subconscious by talking to a therapist. Psychotherapy can be helpful even if you don't have a mental illness.

Question 10

anxious and worried a lot. everything is hopeless and i feel like i can't do anything right. am i depressed or have anxiety?

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It is possible: Hello,

Feeling worried and hopeless can certainly be symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. It would be best to talk with your  parents and doctor about your concerns. Your doctor can recommend someone in your area who can do a more comprehensive evaluation. The first step to feeling better is to ask for help- these symptoms are very treatable with counseling and/or medication. Good Luck!

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