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B-Rad
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B-Rad asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

I think i'm depressed and becoming reckless.?

Hey, im a 19 year old guy and I think i'm suffering from depression. I would go into detail of what's making me feel this way but I can't find the words to explain.

Basically, i've been feeling really out of it for the past couple of weeks, really down and out, feeling regret for things I shouldn't blame myself for.

I often cry at night, or before I go to sleep because so many negative things go through my mind at once and I just break down.

The reckless part, like earlier today I started to feel down, and I was out driving and for some reason I started to drive recklessly, thinking the rush would make me feel better, I did however feel a little better afterwards, but the thing is I can't do that because it's dangerous for my life and others.

Another thing is I sometimes consume things, like buy things, I by no means have a lot of money, but it makes me feel...good, not to spend money or to swipe my card, but the feeling of getting something that I want, makes me feel normal. Then later a regret it spending all my money, and it starts all over again.

I often think about things that could give me a rush to compensate for how I feel, like doing something that would get the attention of someone so they could...help me, so I can talk to them because right now I don't have anyone I can talk to, or relate to. No one.

I feel like i'm in this world by myself with no direction, or a mind of my own.

Please don't call me crazy, i'm not crazy, I'm just feeling really down right now...

What should I do? I nor my parents can afford a therapist I don't think.

I can't do this much longer...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You are not alone in the way you feel, and the fact that you are seeking help puts you ahead of many. Seeking therapy may not be as expensive as you think, and I would definitely advise that you look into it. I would investigate counselors in your areas because some offer services based on what you are able to pay. If you live near a university that has a psychology program, some offer free counseling offered by advanced doctoral students who are overseen by professors who are usually practicing psychologists. This may be offered for free, or for a minimal fee depending on the university.

    The following is just one example:

    http://www.psychology.emory.edu/clinical/center.ht...

    I wish you the best in whatever you decide.

  • John W
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Back when I was first diagnosed with congestive heart failure secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy, I was somewhat despondent even after I recovered enough to be out of bed (it's difficult to not be depressed when the Doctors are expecting you to die within two to five years), I would also drive around recklessly throughout the night, simply driving straight through traffic lights without stopping, it was as if those rules didn't seem important any more. I think it's more a matter of something to do, so much is out of your control that you need to do something regardless of how reckless it is, there just doesn't seem to be a reason to be reserved. Of course, you eventually tire of doing so and calm down as it really doesn't address anything. Most insurance plans will cover a therapist for a year if your Doctor refers you to one so talk to your Doctor, he may prescribe an anti-depressant like Prozac or Welbutrin, there really isn't a need to go through this alone without help, the sooner you can get your head on right, the sooner you can get to dealing with your problems.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like it could be depression or bipolar disorder. You can go to your nearest PUBLIC hospital that has a mental health unit and talk to someone there. They have to treat you if you have money or not. Either don't sign the financial papers or apply for charity care. Also, there are plenty of facilities out there that are state funded. You might just need to look into it deeper than if it was with regular insurance or something. Here is a website that might help you with some questions and give you outreach sources. www.NAMI.org Good luck

    Source(s): Bipolar disorder patient.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You should see a doctor and get medication. Depression is a bad thing and you can get help. Its not expensive to get the medication. My brother went through depression and he got help and now he doesnt even need medication hes really happy now and he has a great life ahead of him. And this can happen to you if you get help to. You should get help fast cause depression can make you do bad things. Usually when you have depression its cause something in the past has happen to you. So go see someone

    Good Luck. :)

    P.S, everyone feels alone sometimes. Even me, and im a very happy person. Dont beat yourself up.

    Source(s): Brother had depression
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  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Wow... There rather is lots i ought to declare to you in this, even though it easily relies upon on how lots money you have in case you have adequate, I say go away each and every thing in the back of and attempt for the sake of your existence to flow on and have a greater suitable existence. And the element approximately older adult adult males, it particularly is your father's fault. seem it depended on whilst and how previous you have been whilst it occurred and that set your strategies in that way, each and every thing at a youthful age is psychological and alot of aspects influence it. however the main suitable element is to discover somebody around your age, have faith me it particularly is for the best for you. and approximately your buddies and relatives **** em, they are no longer properly worth it in the event that they are able to't show you how to because of the fact of your father then they are able to flow blow off. You actually deserve lots greater suitable than that. desire i ought to help.

  • 1 decade ago

    I would talk to someone you can really trust and know can give good advice. You'll probably feel better if you can talk to someone who will be able to completely understand you and help you through this.

    Source(s): Personal Experiences with Bipolar Disorder and Depression
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    that's how i feel every day but i have the four best friends in the world they are like my second family so when i feel depressed i just think of them and the fun times we have.

  • 1 decade ago

    get help

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