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Yea, I might have a few things to be sad, upset or unhappy about. But that's not it. I think a true depression has set in with me somewhat. 47 y/o male, probably going through some mid-life something or other.
I work alone in a service industry. Out of the blue, it hits me hard, and I feel REALLY depressed and practically start crying. Almost for no reason that should have brought it on. It's not like I'd been thinking of something sad or unhappy. Might last for a half hour or so, then subside.
Can anybody help me understand this a little. Thanks for any insight.
It's probably just got to do with the changes your bodies going through as it adjusts to age...it's like a female menopause believe it or not...and one of the symptons can be periods of depression....I think it's all good and natural...if you go to a doctor he might prescribe some anti depressant....just tolerate it, and it'll probably get better on it's own....Andropause - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis - Seniors' Health - Body & Health
Yea, I might have a few things to be sad, upset or unhappy about. But that's not it. I think a true depression has set in with me somewhat. 47 y/o male, probably going through some mid-life something or other.
I work alone in a service industry. Out of the blue, it hits me hard, and I feel REALLY depressed and practically start crying. Almost for no reason that should have brought it on. It's not like I'd been thinking of something sad or unhappy. Might last for a half hour or so, then subside.
Can anybody help me understand this a little. Thanks for any insight.
I strongly believe that it may be spiritual,if not physical. However, I am not going to "get religious" on you here. Just answer honestly and sincerely that I've felt the way you describe, precisely but not for weeks or a long time, like you. I personally realized that was the cause for me.
I meditate, I practice stillness and this is what I did when strong feelings like this did hit me.
Dig deeper. You aren't on the verge of seemingly random tears after decades of stability for "no reason."
There is a reason, and it's probably quantifiable.
Dedicate yourself to finding out whats really bothering you.
I would consider a physical assessment by a family doctor and, if you can afford it, a psychiatrist. Speaking honestly to a highly intelligent and educated person is almost always very helpful.
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Yea, I might have a few things to be sad, upset or unhappy about. But that's not it. I think a true depression has set in with me somewhat. 47 y/o male, probably going through some mid-life something or other.
I work alone in a service industry. Out of the blue, it hits me hard, and I feel REALLY depressed and practically start crying. Almost for no reason that should have brought it on. It's not like I'd been thinking of something sad or unhappy. Might last for a half hour or so, then subside.
Can anybody help me understand this a little. Thanks for any insight.
Thanks for your replies. I have thought that it is probably much of what you all have suggested. Something physical, possibly lacking something nutritionally, a spiritual (not religion) change within myself.
I have thought about going to a psychologist/therapist, but first like to try to "fix" myself from within. I have only told a couple of people what I'm going through, and one friend put it as a "mid life reassessment".
Again, thanks for the replies and any more to come. Some days are pretty bad, and other are fine, that's what baffles me. I'll get through it, but just have to figure it out. In the end, I do believe it will make me a better, healthier person.
Yea, I might have a few things to be sad, upset or unhappy about. But that's not it. I think a true depression has set in with me somewhat. 47 y/o male, probably going through some mid-life something or other.
I work alone in a service industry. Out of the blue, it hits me hard, and I feel REALLY depressed and practically start crying. Almost for no reason that should have brought it on. It's not like I'd been thinking of something sad or unhappy. Might last for a half hour or so, then subside.
Can anybody help me understand this a little. Thanks for any insight.
Have you had your heart checked lately and are you eating a good balanced diet without too much sugar? Get rid of your junk food and I firmly suggest you see a doctor.
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