how come i feel depressed when i do something right or get complimented by my parents?

Question

What can I do to get out of this depressed state im in after the death of a parent?

Answer 1

Depression: You sound like you are depressed. You should consult a psychiatrist or psychologist for evaluation and treatment.

Answer 2

You may have some: Unconscious anger or guilt feelings that need to get sorted out. Meet with a therapist and sort out what is happening.

Answer 3

Most likely you are.: Certainly if you are having trouble functioning, sleeping, eating or just can't seem to get things started and are preoccupied constantly with the idea of dying and it has been going on for several months it's safe to say you have depression. You need to talk about it with those you trust which may not include your parents. Get professional help before your not wanting to live becomes suicidal.

Answer 4

Could very well be: Though an opinion cannot be specifically offered in terms of individual diagnosis, feeling guilty, feeling you've let people down, losing hope and feeling one does not want to live certainly would warrant a professional consultation with a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. If there are chronic problems with parental expectations or feelings failure therapy would be warranted w/ or w/o meds.

Answer 5

If you are depressed: It is hard to accomplish things. You need to find a therapist who will help you deal with the depression. Your parents may not understand depression and how is disables you. You may need medication as well as psychotherapy so that you can start feeling better about yourself and your life. Get help it can get better.

Answer 6

Depression treatment: First of all, you should somehow get evaluated and formally diagnosed with depression (or major depressive disorder, as it is called) prior to considering any help. The best known treatment strategies for depression are medications and psychotherapy, or combination of both (which also works the best).

Answer 7

U can get treatment: Unless yr age as listed is a typo (38), u are an adult - why would you need yr parents to take you to the doctor? In many states, even minors can get treatment without their parents consent (and sometimes without their knowledge) if it is in the best interest of the child. Call yr local county mental health office or crisis hotline, usually in the front pages of the local telephone directory.

Answer 8

Not enough info: While this could be due to depression it could be due to anxiety, particularly a form called agoraphobia. There are clear criteria for depression;there are good online quizzes at http://psychcentral.Com/depquiz.Htm & http://counsellingresource.Com/lib/quizzes/depression-testing/ that can help you see if you are.Whether depressed or anxious i urge you to see a psychiatrist/family doc &/or counselor.

Answer 9

May be: Reason of not wanting to come out of ones room could be many. But common of them is depression and anxiety. Get evaluated, both are treatable, good luck.

Answer 10

Confidentiality: Talking to one's doctor is always confidential. But if there is depression that is discussed i always encourage communication between child and parent and will do everything possible to facilitate the conversation.

Answer 11

40 year old?: Your question information indicates you're 40 years old, & i don't know whether this is accurate or not. If you are truly 40 this is adult age -- and you can discuss whatever you want with your physician. If you're actually a minor and wrote an incorrect age, you can still speak confidentially with your doctor. However, s/he will also want your parents involved so that you have support @ home.

Answer 12

Talk to counsellor: Talk to counselor in school see therapist outside for assesment and diagnose you might benefit from therapy or might need medications.

Answer 13

Evaluation by doctor: If you feel depressed, you should be evaluated. Te cause might be physical or psychological. Rule out any physical causes first by seeing your regular doctor who knows you best. He/she will guide you as to what to do next and can perhaps talk to your parents with your permission.

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