Am I depressed

[Makemedoit]

How do you know if you are depressed?
I have been feeling low for a while and keep getting extremely anxious about the smallest things. I am struggling to manage and organise Christmas. I get overwhelmed when shopping and can’t make decisions or choices. I have periods each day when I could just start crying for no real reason but try and stop myself. I feel sad lots of the time. I feel I have failed at Christmas this year but this isn’t just Christmas related. So is this depression or just a phase?

I think you would probably be better to have a chat to the GP if you are feeling like this.

It could well be depression, unsurprising given the last couple of years, but it could also be caused by something underlying- thyroid issues or low iron for example can cause depression and anxiety, as can low B12 & Vitamin D deficiency- the fact that you feel so sad, anxious and could cry regularly are enough to warrant a call to the GP.

@Makemedoit

How do you know if you are depressed? I have been feeling low for a while and keep getting extremely anxious about the smallest things. I am struggling to manage and organise Christmas. I get overwhelmed when shopping and can’t make decisions or choices. I have periods each day when I could just start crying for no real reason but try and stop myself. I feel sad lots of the time. I feel I have failed at Christmas this year but this isn’t just Christmas related. So is this depression or just a phase?

Can I ask how old you are op?