Hi mimijoejosssy - Thank you for writing, and for seeking support. You've described several events in your life that would be stressful for most people. To answer your question, NO,what you're describing does not "happen to every woman." We all handle our situations in our own unique and individual ways.
Whether you have a clinical depression or not, what you've said is you don't have any person you feel you can talk to, and for that reason alone talking with a mental health professional or another trusted, impartial resource could help you to get some perspective and support in dealing with your situation.
To help figure out whether you're dealing with depression it would help to review our depression page: https://www.empowher.com/condition/depression
Depression is a persistent low mood that interferes with the ability to function and appreciate things in life. It may cause a wide range of symptoms, both physical and emotional. People with depression rarely recover without treatment, so if you feel you have depression after reading the information it would be advisable to seek treatment from a medical professional who treats depression, such as a psychiatrist, as soon as possible.
Hang in there, anon. Recognizing a problem and reaching out for support is an important first step in resolving the situation and improving it. Let us know if this information helps, what you decide to do, and if you have additional questions.
Take good care,
Pat
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Hi mimijoejosssy - Thank you for writing, and for seeking support. You've described several events in your life that would be stressful for most people. To answer your question, NO,what you're describing does not "happen to every woman." We all handle our situations in our own unique and individual ways.
Whether you have a clinical depression or not, what you've said is you don't have any person you feel you can talk to, and for that reason alone talking with a mental health professional or another trusted, impartial resource could help you to get some perspective and support in dealing with your situation.
To help figure out whether you're dealing with depression it would help to review our depression page: https://www.empowher.com/condition/depression
Depression is a persistent low mood that interferes with the ability to function and appreciate things in life. It may cause a wide range of symptoms, both physical and emotional. People with depression rarely recover without treatment, so if you feel you have depression after reading the information it would be advisable to seek treatment from a medical professional who treats depression, such as a psychiatrist, as soon as possible.
Hang in there, anon. Recognizing a problem and reaching out for support is an important first step in resolving the situation and improving it. Let us know if this information helps, what you decide to do, and if you have additional questions.
January 29, 2010 - 6:24pmTake good care,
Pat
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