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writes:Everything bores me. I feel unhappy and depressed constantly. I feel like there's nothing to look forward to in life and there is absolutely no point in life. I can't remember the last time I really enjoyed myself. i have this fear in me, I don't know what I'm scared of, but I'm always looking over my shoulder.What's wrong with me, am I going mad?Sara, 18
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 August 2006): You're not going mad.
You sound like you are depressed. This will be why you also have paranoid fears, irrational feelings that you didn't used to have.
Before going to a doctor (who will most likely give you anti-depressants; not an ideal answer in most cases) I would give it some thought about whether it could be something in your life causing you to be unhappy.
Relationships? family life? work? school? university? friendships? poor health?
If any of these things trigger any thing then I would say try changing that. Often people fall in to a depressive state because they have been stressed for too long - and stress can lead to depression. In many cases, you can easily get yourself out of it by changing the things that you don't like.
If this doesn't work, do go and see a GP.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 August 2006): You described exactly how i'm feeling! I've been wondering whether or not to go to a doctor but to be honest i feel a bit stupid because there's nothing physically wrong with me! I wouldn't know what to say to them! Anyway i just wanted to say you're not alone in feeling like this!
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reader, quarteter +, writes (17 August 2006):
Hi, I do sympathise. You are suffering from depression. I have suffered for 12 years with chemical depression, you must visit the doctor. It's where the serutonin in the brain dips below the normal level. You probably feel worse in the morning. I will probably have to take prozac forever but that needn't be the case with you. There is nothing to be worried or embarrased about, it is an illness just like anything else. Don't be put off by people who say "pull yourself together". Just because you can't see the illness does not make it any less important. Make an appointment today, and I'm sure you will benefit from some medication, even if only temporary. Then your "black cloud" will be lifted!!
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reader, David Lewis  +, writes (17 August 2006):
 Yes, depression is the culprit here.
I have suffered with it for around 16 - 17 years.
You must visit your doctor and I am here to listen to anything you want to say.
I am in the situation where I can wholeheartedly say, I know exactly what you are going through.
I am not a doctor, but I can help you try to understand your emotions.
Feel free to pm or email me.
x
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reader, smeedle +, writes (17 August 2006):
 You are not going mad but you are suffering depression, not sure what has triggered this but a visit to the doctor ensuring you tell him how you are feeling and leave nothing out is the order for the day.
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