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Written by Lozza37 8. May 2008 01:25 PM

Felt like crawling under the covers all week and not coming out. Had a mental breakdown yesterday and let loose on my family, couldn't stop crying, have had enough of things never changing, same problems year after year. feeling very teary today.Right on the edge. It was and is so intense and I am sick of feeling this way. Never have the energy or the motivation to do anything. Doing the grocery shopping is a major task. House is a mess, mind you none of it is my mess. Why can't they pick up after themselves? Why can't teenage son speak to me with a bit of respect? I bend over backwards to make his life happy. @ younger sons see how hubby and teenager act and think that they can be like that too and I don't want that for them. I am sick of being the peace keeper between hubby and teen. Husband only drinks on weekends but drinks by self until drunk. Never physically abusive but verbally and emotionally has been. He doesn't see it as a problem, he is entitled to realax on weekends. Has been a bone of contention between us for 10 years!! Has embaressed teen in front of mates when staying over. Am I being unreasonable in my wishes and ideals for how my family life should be? So am I depressed or hormonal?
Woke up this morning and I have my period. Emotional breakdowns used to happen before a period last time I was depressed but I had it under control for over 12 months. haven't been on medication for 18months. Had Implanon contraceptive implant inserted a few months ago and this is my first period with it. Why does my depression seem to be at it's worst at this time of month?

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Comments from the community:

Hey Lozza37 I also find that I get more extreme moods when I have my period. It is almost like my mood is amplified during the few days leading up to its onset. Once I have it things seem to settle down again. Good luck with your boys, I think that living in a long term relationship is one of the hardest things in life. I hope that your hubby can listen to you and understand how his behaviour is affecting the family. If your mood change lasts for awhile or is permanent perhaps you need to see your GP or other professional. Take care, from Riles

Written by riles, 8. May 2008 02:25 PM

Lozza

It is I think a mix of depression and hormones. Try to get the men of the family to listen to you/help out more - you need to tell them you need the help and don't be scared to ask them for their help. Hope you are okay and things work out with the depression and the hormones.

Go Lozza!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 8. May 2008 08:25 PM

Hi Lozza
It is hard trying to keep teenagers happy no matter how hard u try it is still not enough.
Just a thought with the implant - I know of 5 people that have had it done and suffer sever depression - one extreme to the other - 3 of them have had it out and they are back to normal.
You are not unreasonable wanting your house and home life to be happy and without hostility.
Maybe it is time for you to go away for a few days and leave the family to defend for itself.
Take care and don't be hard on yourself
Lynne

Written by chookie67, 8. May 2008 09:04 PM