Is 22 too young

[Dheeya]

I’m 22 yrs of age and I feel like I’m too young to be depressed because honestly I dnt know where the source of my depression is from?? Does anyone else fets depression with no reason?

[Red_Ruby1981]

Honestly depression can happen at any age, mine was at 13 years old. Mine started out feeling like it came from nowhere. I didn’t tell anyone about my depression until I was about 23 years old when I finally told my best friend. I am 27 now and I have been seeing a counselor since I was 24. My counselor has helped me understand where some of it was coming from. I was also diagnosed with bipolar type 1 this year with a mix of lows and highs. So I have to be on medication to help with my depressive episodes. Most of the time depression will go away. Also there is such a thing as seasonal depression. My advice is to do some research and or seek counseling services to help you better pin point where it is coming from. Best of luck to you!

[Dheeya in reply to Red_Ruby1981]

Thank you very much!!!

[Red_Ruby1981 in reply to Dheeya]

You’re welcome

[Tiffers89]

Im going through a depression with no reason at all, besides the fact antidepressants threw me into said depression youre not alone and it can happen at any age.

[Dheeya in reply to Tiffers89]

Do you mind chatting? I’m bored

[Tiffers89 in reply to Dheeya]

Sure!

[hypercat54]

Hi there is always a reason for depression even if you don't yet know it. It can be more genetic or as a result of a dysfunctional childhood etc.

I have suffered from depression since 7/8 as a resulf of childhood emotional neglect. x

[Ollyvie]

Hello Dheeya, am sorry to hear of what you are going through right now. Its unfortunate you have to go through this at this time in your life but unfortunately anxiety and depression doesn’t come with age. You are not alone. You have to try and study the pattern of when you can feel it most and see what some things triggers it. Something like hormonal imbalance can even cause mild form of anxiety. Learning how to manage it can make life a bit easier. Stay positive and hopeful. You can always send a chat message when you need someone to talk to