New to depression advice please

[coops025]

Hi all,

I have been posting on the Anxiety part which was triggered by stress but recently my Doctor this i have depression.

After my last visit a few days ago i was explaining to him that i am suffering from de-realisation and my feelings are not what they should be, for example i dont feel happy or sad or remorse it like i have become a cold person, it so odd.

I dont sit at home and cry and think about killing myself so i dont think i have it bad if indeed i have this, but i would like some advice and tips please to help me out here? Am i depressed??

[markko]

Hi Coops,

Yeah, this sounds like the beginning of depression. I have had this often. After a prolonged period of stress my mind goes blank and I become devoid of emotion. As you say a very cold person.

Get yourself away from the stress as much as you can and do some pysical activity that you enjoy. That usually starts firing the right hormones.

I go surfing and that works a treat.

Cheers,

Markko