I thought I'd ask here because I don't really have anyone to talk to. I have been feeling real low recently and I can't snap my mind out of it. I have had problems and it's all just catching up to me.

I feel down, I can't sleep, I'm becoming extremely nervous/frustrated in smalls places or around a lot of people. My temper has become so short and random it's kind of scaring me.

Anyone had any experience and solutions?

I don't mean to sound like a moan but this board is always good for a uplift.

:/

See your GP and ask for a referal to see a professional.

I think it's always better to be with somebody that you can trust rather than be all alone all the time. When you're alone, random thought always appear on your mind. It is easy to feel down when that happen.

I agree with wormholewizards. I'm always up a good portion of the night, and most of the time I'm completely alone at those times. I end up having mini-depressions almost every night. If you've got any mates, go shoot some pool or just do something mindless and fun. You know, just go hang out. All I know for sure is that our minds make lousy company.

Edit: I will admit though that gaming (and the gog forum) keeps me in good condition for the most part.

I can't speak for everyone but the cliché behind "think positive" does NOT work, at all. It's a stupid gimmick made up because we have so little knowledge behind the subject and there's some kind of stigma around feeling down in the western world so we pretend, like you're a disease that needs to be purged. A better way: think rational. Like this: "I'm down but I still need to care of myself and realize it's a phase, it's part of life."

Talking to a professional, preferably a specialist and someone you trust completely helps too.

Also, challenge yourself with change even if you don't notice a difference at first because like Einstein said insanity is when you do the same thing in a repeating pattern and expect something different.

If I had friends I would! The friends I did have just "dumped" me since I started working night shifts. They don't want to make any effort to socialise. Though working weekends probably doesn't help either haha.

Booze, hookers.

Booze... I am stone cold sober for a reason. I have been there, done that and it didn't turn out well! :P Change is good, I don't care what anyone says haha. I am working on this by using the gym. Multiple routines, frequently changing them every months etc etc. It helps to a degree (also keeps me healthy).

If this is the first time you've experienced this then a short round of therapy and/or meds might be just the thing to help you get back on track.

Short-term talk therapy can be very helpful to re-route some of your immediate issues into more productive tracks such as encouraging you to get out a bit more, consider different career choices, reconnect with family and friends - in short, not lying on a couch talking about your childhood but proactive ways to boost your mood and help get you back to a bit of normalcy.

Short-term meds such as an anti-depressant can really help with the symptoms. Btw, meds can take a while to really kick in AND if one doesn't work you can switch them out for another one. Some meds work better/worse for different people so don't stop trying until you find one that works for you. But you'll know within a week if it is NOT working so if you get MORE depressed then call your doctor Immediately and STOP taking those pills! But don't give up - different stokes for different folks.

Lastly, don't hesitate to PM if you need to just talk ;-)

~friendly neighborhood Momo~

Edit: Your change in schedule to nights might also be what is affecting your mood - we're all basically "day" creatures and people who work nights often have issues. I'd srsly talk to your doctor asap. It may be that given a bit of time, your body clock will reset and you'll start to feel ok again but if not, maybe you can change your schedule?

Is the reason you're down because of a bunch of stuff happening that's just been out of your control, or is it just something that's been coming and going of late for no apparent reason?

What led to your depression? Love? Work?
Spend time with family, trusted friends, go for a movie, etc. If things persist visit the psychiatrist before things get worse, they give you pills that balance out the chemicals in your brain that also ease out OCD patients.

I must admit too that in 2006 when I was under depression that I couldn't concentrate at work, I kinda quit and stayed at home and played WoW whole day long for a few months as quite a hardcore player, also other PC games (though there's was a PC Gaming drought back then) lol. It got me through depression as I was addicted to it, brought my mind off stuff since I kept thinking about whether I'll get the damned epic item in my next guild raid...

Got my current job end 2006, depression ended in 2007 which I also have a bunch of kids to thank, I've been working in this job from then till today..

To be honest, it's been an on going thing for a few years now but it doesn't help that things just keep adding to it. Whether it's personal issues, work related, social problems, problems with myself etc. So much built up frustration.

Clinical depression is a treatable ailment; seek professional help.

Exercise; it produces endorphine known to fight depression.

Join the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance.

Journal (studies show it's hard to get started but thelps in long run).

Keep exercising and eating well if you can. Apart from that, seek professional help from a psychologist/psychiatrist immediately. You read like a pamphlet on depression, therefore totally treatable! Make the call. If you do, I'll send you a unicorn that farts rainbows.

If you can identify a situational cause of feeling dowm, that's a good sign and a place to start. Remember you are in control, and don't let anyone take away your ability to make your own decisions.