Am I depressed?

Question

Not sure if I’m depressed or just low in mood. 
I’m constantly tired
Not motivated to do much 
All I want to do is sleep 
Everyday is just the same nothing to look forward to. 
I can’t sleep when I want to as I have two kids to look after
I tried telling my husband before but he dismisses it and tells me I’m ok
I went to the GP two years ago and I filled in the depression questionnaire which concluded I’m not clinically depressed, I was referred for talking therapies but still I’m on waiting list
I don’t have anyone else to talk to, not even family

Answer

It sounds like you are in a rutt. Caring for children all day may seem ideal to some people, but it can get to be routine and you can feel you are lacking fulfillment. I would first suggest getting out more, both with your kids and your husband.. go to the library or park, maybe even get a sitter for a couple hours so you can go do something for yourself (lunch with a friend, spa, whatever interests you).. it doesn’t sound like you are depressed, but it sounds like you could be board and stressed at the same time. Maybe try to make a new goal each week or learn something new.

Answer

Sounds like you may have just found yourself in a rut and with the daily routine. Situational depression is what I like to call it. Perhaps try spicing things up a little bit to kind of help throw yourself off your routine a little bit, give yourself something to look forward to, and see if that may help. A doctor may not do anything for you or prescribe you anything for depression, but no one says you still can’t go to therapy. Often times I have just gone as a preventative and before I had gotten depressed. Whatever works for you, therapy is for you and there is no right or wrong way to us it. I hope things get better for you.

Answer

It sounds to me like you are depressed.   This is how I get when I am depressed.

Am I depressed?

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