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Hi everyone I’m 21 have generalised anxiety disorder and have Ben told I have catastrophic thinking? I’m writing to you just with a simple question. Why when I see these tests for depression etc do I think I have every single thing on the list when all my family say I don’t? For example when they ask little interest in doing things? I really don’t know what they mean by that? And feeling hopeless I really don’t know how that would feel or if I feel it but when I think about it I’m sure I do feel all those things and that I am clinically depressed? Let me take you through my day because at this moment I’m unemployed my day consists of waking up around midday after about 8 hours of sleep I usually go to sleep at 3,4,5,6 where as I used to go to sleep at 12,1,2. I get up eat and drink almost straight away I would usually go on a dog walk but my mother who they live with is at work a lot of the time so we’ve not had the opportunity recently. I will stay in my dressing gown sometimes most of the day but very rarely. Not because I don’t want to get dressed just because I don’t feel the need to. I will then apply for jobs online for a couple of hours then go downstairs chat to my dad about how I’m feeling etc. Then play some video games and eat some more and watch some T.V until later on at night when my brother gets home I’ll talk to him and then go to bed about midnight. Is that the life of a person suffering with depression or bipolar because I worry about the fact that I change the subject a lot during conversations and don’t feel motivated towards my passions? But my main worry is why do I feel like when I look at that test that I have everything on it and if I say otherwise I’m lying? Any help?

[Sandy1710]

To be honest with you it just sounds like the life of an unemployed person. Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying you aren’t depressed but you currently have nothing to aim/strive for so you are just aimlessly getting through each day with nothing to do. When you get a job I’m sure you’ll feel better as you will have something to focus on then your quality of life when you aren’t at work will be better as you have to fit more stuff into a smaller timeframe! Good luck with the job search

[trulycommited]

I am not sure when you will see the results from your tests. However, no matter what the results state, I encourage you to keep a positive attitude. Surround yourself with positive people and examples. Find a trusted person to talk with about any challenges. Share with important people in your life the experiences you are struggling with from day-to day. Praying the best for you.