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Offline stateofemergency

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What kind of depression do I have? I feel hopeless, upset, unable to eat at all (even when I'm hungry), sleep a lot, gets discouraged very easily (when I read other people's experiences with these disorders and when they say they're still struggling with it, it makes me feel so hopeless and anxious), unable to concentrate, tired, pessimistic, and 'afraid'. Before I had one of these episodes (I'm not sure if depression is what caused all of these symptoms or if it's my anxiety..)
I have GAD, PD, and Depression for almost 3 years. I'm 18 and 'was normal'. I really can't tell the difference between anxiety and depression? Their symptoms are very much alike that I don't even know whether I'm depressed right now or anxious.. I have read some articles about Major Depressive episode and it's similar as to what I'm going through now..but I also read about anxiety attacks and it's also similar to my symptoms..
Also they both last for days..up to a month..

please help me much appreciated!  :(
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Re: What type of depression do I have? Is it anxiety or depression this time?
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 08:10:39 PM »
Anxiety and depression often times go hand-in-hand, so you could be experiencing both.  Don't worry about the labels so much.  The bottom line is that you aren't feeling good, so you should focus on whatever it takes to start feeling better.  Make an appointment with a doctor and go from there. 
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Re: What type of depression do I have? Is it anxiety or depression this time?
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2010, 11:38:55 PM »
I had anxiety for four months and it was bad and then my anxiety dulled and the nervous feeling I would wake up with went away but the depression stuck.  That empty feeling where you just don't care, you aren't happy and you don't understand why.  The best way I can describe my depression is empty.  I just feel empty.  That sinking feeling in your stomach and you start questioning things you normally wouldnt. I currently don't take any meds but I honestly believe that they can help most people.  You should definitely try going to see a doctor and see what they say.
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