I think I MIGHT have a case of depression...
 

For the past 6-7 months I've just had this feeling of being down. I couldn't eat, or get a good night's sleep (well that's nothing new) and I've just had this wierd feeling in my stomach, I guess feeling anxious all the time. I've just recently gained my apetite back (although it seems to come and go). I even went to go see a doctor about it and says I don't "look" like a depressed person, lol. It's also a 3-6 month wait to see a phyciatrist around here.

Could this be a real case of depression or something else?

Any tips on how to get over something like this?

i've got a case of beer. it's great to get over a case of depression with.

seriously though dude, the best advice i could give would be to go see a therapist. if you flash the cash, there won't be a wait.

find a hobby

maybe you just have a tape worm

way too busy as is

that might have something to do with it then
try taking breaks once in awhile, breaks that dont include work in anyform. RELAX

I'm not a drinker. I've been smoking a little herb every night to get me to sleep.

a what?

Sounds like you need a holiday.

I know what you mean though. I always feel like shit, I just have nothing to do and nowhere to go most of the time. I've never lost my appetite though :1orglaugh

take a vacation, get away for a weekend if possbile, fuck a phyciatrist , you just need a break clear your mind and back to 'normal'

Start by checking your diet and excercise. Simple changes in those can make a huge difference.

If you're not willing or able to make a major lifestyle change, next time you go to the doctor, just let him or her know that you are experiencing depression and would like to try medication to treat it (assuming that you actually would, of course). I have found that many doctors are very hesitant to make a diagnosis of depression because of the stigma that often applies, but if it's fucking up your life and you don't have the time or the will to make serious changes, 3 or 6 months on Zoloft or the like can help bump you out of the slump. Of course, it's a very serious decision, and antidepressants can be habit forming (though not addictive).

I know a lot of people here will strongly disagree with me, and that's fine; just sharing my opinion and experience. Good luck ditching the funk.

Quick edit to add - I'd like to smack any doc who actually thinks depressed people have a certain "look". Whatever.

nevermind.

If you're busy as hell and depressed it might be because you don't feel your work is meaninfgul and fulfilling to you.

I suggest you take some cash and donate it to a great charity that you believe in. When you do this you'll see that there are people who are far worse off than you, and you'll see that something you did made a huge difference in someone elses life.

I was depressed once then I gave a shitload of money to a charity for sick kids and I felt fantastic after that. It cured me, and was a lot cheaper and more meaningful than a shrink.