Do my symptoms indicate major depression, or something else?

I have been seeing a therapist, and she thinks that I have major depression, but I feel like some of my sypmtoms fall outside of the umbrella of major depression.

I have many usual depressive symptoms. Morbid thoughts. Difficulty falling asleep, but also difficulty getting myself up in the morning. a lack of motivation and enthusiasm. Weight gain- which has led to a whole gamut of other issues. I went from being around 100 lbs at the beginning of the school year to fluxuating between 110 and 115. I'm 5'2". I know that I'm still considered a healthy weight for my age and size, but I can't stop myself from obsessing over it, because I am so used to having an extremely slim figure, and I don't think its healthy that I gained 15% of my bodyweight in less than a year.

However, there are other things going on that I don't think can be explained by depression. when I was younger, I grew used to lying to my father because he would yell and hit me over little things. (ill continue below)

I don't really think what you have is major depression, judging by what you have said so far.

I can see that you are going through a tough time, as people do in their life! Don't be so paranoid about it and just flow with it. it could just be a nasty phase (most of us go through that, even if it is for a few years, as I have myself).

I think it is fantastic that you have put on the weight you have, sounds very healthy for you! although it is difficult to judge as I do not know your age or what period you are going through in life at the moment.

So yes, in all I believe that you are going through a hard time at the moment, although the more you label it these horrible things (ie major depression) the more you will fall into it.

It sounds like you are the victim of life today as we know it!

If I can be of any more help, please post me.

Good luck and maybe try meditation, yoga - something sprititual or energising to help your inner self be in connection with your thoughts again.

Now, as you have added on, you will know when it is right for you and your partner. Openly discuss it (if you are right for each other this will not be a problem). best thing is to talk about your fears and wonders etc.

I think you definately need to try and move on from your past. you have acknowledged what your father has done and now it is time to carry on. that is what you WERE not who you are. Dont let the negative of your childhood shape who you are today. Bring with you the positive, and filter out the negative.

Only you can control your mind, be your own best friend. Start telling yourself you are NOT rather than you are.

Do my symptoms indicate major depression, or something else?

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