Looking for some advice

[confusedgirl94]

Hi everyone.

I am feeling a little lost and confused, hoping maybe someone can help.

For the past few months I have not been feeling myself. I am lashing out at people, crying for nothing, squirming when someone touches me and just feeling completely down. I moved to a much less stressful job in a smaller, safer town in March and yet I am more stressed out than ever.

I have always been quite a closed off person, incapable of really expressing myself but I feel almost like i have completely shut down. There have been no huge upsetting events, infact I made positive changes to improve my lifestyle.

Is it possible to just develop depression or anxiety out of no where?

[Stilltrying_]

It's difficult to say whether you can get anxiety and depression out of nowhere. Quite often there is a trigger but I have heard for some people it can be a chemical imbalance and so yes I guess it could just strike out of nowhere to some people.

Have you talked to a physician or a trusted person about how you feel? This may help. There may be some other element to it and a different kind of diagnosis but it's difficult for us to say and we are not medics so best to confide in a professional maybe if it is getting to a stage where it feels unmanageable.

Gemmalouise

[confusedgirl94 in reply to Stilltrying_]

Thank you.

I did see a doctor about chest pains and had blood work done.

Some of the deficiencies I have can lead to depression like symptoms but have been on medication for that for a few months and I appear to be worse.

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Are you seeking any treatment for these symptoms?

[confusedgirl94 in reply to Hidden]

Not per say. I went to the doctor for chest pains and shortness of breath.

Some of the things that came up in my bloodwork (hypothyroidism) can display depression like symptoms but have been on medication for months and my mood just keeps declining

[Stilltrying_ in reply to confusedgirl94]

Hypothydroidism can cause major depressive issues and you may need the meds "tweaking" to make them more beneficial. Best of luck. x

[confusedgirl94 in reply to Stilltrying_]

Thank you 🌸

[foreverbeach11]

Sometimes when things happen out of no where, it's hard to tell what's going on. You said you were given medication. Have you thought about telling your doctor that the medication doesn't seem to be working? It takes time for medicine to take full affect in your system. Maybe consider asking your doctor how long should it take before you feel the benefits of the medicine. Change can be stressful even though it feels like you've moved to a better environment. Give yourself time to adjust to your new surroundings. Wishing you the best.