I've always considered myself to be a very positive, upbeat person, I'm very happily married and up until a few months ago, I felt very content with my life.

But just lately, seemingly out of nowhere, I'm feeling very low. I wake up in the morning feeling on edge, like I have a nervous pit in my stomach. I feel like something bad is going to happen although it never does. I am feeling depressed and very sad almost every single day. I've completely lost my appetite, most mealtimes just feel like a chore. I'm losing weight and feel as if I have no energy.

But the worst is just the constant feeling of sadness and I can't seem to shake it off.

My wifes been great, she's very supportive and I know she's always there for me.

I think what frustrates me the most is that I don't know where this has come from. There is nothing different in my life from 6 months ago (when I was feeling fine).

Has anyone else ever felt like this without there being a trigger?

all the time....its how i am wired

i hope this passes for you, but if it doesnt, please seek help

i have a very supportive family, but when things get real bad, and i cant turn my anxiety/depression around , i go to my GP for meds....they do work.

i have also had counselling/classes in the past to gain the "tools" to help with my anxiety.

One of my favorite exchanges in all of moviedom, from Breakfast at Tiffany's...

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yeah I suffer from bipolar depression coupled with anxiety and paranoia and all that, I've posted about it in other threads here, feel too tired to repeat it.

This is often pretty standard for me.

It may, in fact, pass. But, like a physical ailment, unless there is some situation cause, there's no good reason you should feel this way perpetually for a few months. Don't at all feel embarrassed or that you're overreacting by going to see a professional about this. It certainly couldn't hurt.

I think the most responsible thing to do is to seek help. Go to your GP and get a referral. It's too much for your wife to carry on her own. Don't do that to her and yourself.

I think the best book on depression/ anxiety is "Feeling good" by David Burns

Maybe you should speak to a professional about how you're feeling. This sounds a lot like depression and it should be dealt with accordingly.

Smooches;)

MattyJam said:

I've always considered myself to be a very positive, upbeat person, I'm very happily married and up until a few months ago, I felt very content with my life.

But just lately, seemingly out of nowhere, I'm feeling very low. I wake up in the morning feeling on edge, like I have a nervous pit in my stomach. I feel like something bad is going to happen although it never does. I am feeling depressed and very sad almost every single day. I've completely lost my appetite, most mealtimes just feel like a chore. I'm losing weight and feel as if I have no energy.

But the worst is just the constant feeling of sadness and I can't seem to shake it off.

My wifes been great, she's very supportive and I know she's always there for me.

I think what frustrates me the most is that I don't know where this has come from. There is nothing different in my life from 6 months ago (when I was feeling fine).

Has anyone else ever felt like this without there being a trigger?

Maybe that is the problem because I usually view that feeling you are describing means something has to change.

I've found verbalising and speaking with a professional useful and even if there responses didn't seem to extend far beyond "Mmm" and "Uh huh", there is definitely something positive in being able to say how you are feeling out loud in a safe environment without judgement. I'd stay away from medicating if at all possible.

MattyJam said:

I've always considered myself to be a very positive, upbeat person, I'm very happily married and up until a few months ago, I felt very content with my life.

But just lately, seemingly out of nowhere, I'm feeling very low. I wake up in the morning feeling on edge, like I have a nervous pit in my stomach. I feel like something bad is going to happen although it never does. I am feeling depressed and very sad almost every single day. I've completely lost my appetite, most mealtimes just feel like a chore. I'm losing weight and feel as if I have no energy.

But the worst is just the constant feeling of sadness and I can't seem to shake it off.

My wifes been great, she's very supportive and I know she's always there for me.

I think what frustrates me the most is that I don't know where this has come from. There is nothing different in my life from 6 months ago (when I was feeling fine).

Has anyone else ever felt like this without there being a trigger?

meditation can help you sort out feelings around you from feelings that are your own

Yes I do, but usually, for me that is, it's caused by PMS and it only happens once a month.

MattyJam said:

I've always considered myself to be a very positive, upbeat person, I'm very happily married and up until a few months ago, I felt very content with my life.

But just lately, seemingly out of nowhere, I'm feeling very low. I wake up in the morning feeling on edge, like I have a nervous pit in my stomach. I feel like something bad is going to happen although it never does. I am feeling depressed and very sad almost every single day. I've completely lost my appetite, most mealtimes just feel like a chore. I'm losing weight and feel as if I have no energy.

But the worst is just the constant feeling of sadness and I can't seem to shake it off.

My wifes been great, she's very supportive and I know she's always there for me.

I think what frustrates me the most is that I don't know where this has come from. There is nothing different in my life from 6 months ago (when I was feeling fine).

Has anyone else ever felt like this without there being a trigger?

there is a trigger, and there is a real reason. you just haven't discovered what it is yet.

tell me about your childhood...

Yes man I understand exactly how you feel. Doing this and aknowleding that the problem exsists is a great step. I dont know what it is...I think it is anxiety...not sure...

I have never been treated or had therapy, but sometimes it's like..damn..."I dont wanna talk to anyone" / "No one cares about me" / "my life does not matter" for no apparent reason right? You have got to get to the bottom of it.

Last week I sort of asked the same question here on the rog and they suggested I get away from the same routine I have been doing for 11 onths now..and damn did it work...I went to a old school club here in Minneapolis and was the happiest man alive.

Like another orger posted..do something different..get out of your comfort zone!

BlackAdder7 said:

MattyJam said:

I've always considered myself to be a very positive, upbeat person, I'm very happily married and up until a few months ago, I felt very content with my life.

But just lately, seemingly out of nowhere, I'm feeling very low. I wake up in the morning feeling on edge, like I have a nervous pit in my stomach. I feel like something bad is going to happen although it never does. I am feeling depressed and very sad almost every single day. I've completely lost my appetite, most mealtimes just feel like a chore. I'm losing weight and feel as if I have no energy.

But the worst is just the constant feeling of sadness and I can't seem to shake it off.

My wifes been great, she's very supportive and I know she's always there for me.

I think what frustrates me the most is that I don't know where this has come from. There is nothing different in my life from 6 months ago (when I was feeling fine).

Has anyone else ever felt like this without there being a trigger?

there is a trigger, and there is a real reason. you just haven't discovered what it is yet.

why don't I give you a breast exam ?

that breast exam you gave me didn't help my therapy much. just saying.

XxAxX said:

BlackAdder7 said:

there is a trigger, and there is a real reason. you just haven't discovered what it is yet.

why don't I give you a breast exam ?

that breast exam you gave me didn't help my therapy much. just saying.

yes, well I would think that any anyone would have better self esteem when I tell them that their breasts are perfectly perky and just the right size. you have different issues. Harvey is not real. I know you think he is, but he isnt.

BlackAdder7 said:

XxAxX said:

that breast exam you gave me didn't help my therapy much. just saying.

yes, well I would think that any anyone would have better self esteem when I tell them that their breasts are perfectly perky and just the right size. you have different issues. Harvey is not real. I know you think he is, but he isnt.

oh yes he is. and if harvey ain't real, then tell me which other giant, cigar smoking bunny that wears ladies' clothes is hanging around my place???