think I might be depressed. what next?

[TheBrocoliIsStillRaw]

Not sure how I got to this point really or how long its been going on. The house is a mess but I just don't have the energy to do anything about it. It just seems like such a mammoth task.

I can't remember the last time I put any time or effort into myself or my appearance.

I feel tired all the time if when I have had a lie in or an early night.

I've noticed I've started getting snappy and irratble especially with ds. I hate spending time on my own.

Does this sound like depression? If so what next?

Thank you for reading.

How old are your dc? Are you a SAHM? Are you struggling with lack of sleep due to dc? All those things could be part of the problem and sometimes identifying the triggers and cause and addressing them can change things ( going to dr for treatment is always an option but no amount of NHS support can change lack of sleep etc). Also worth telling a gp how tired you are as some people have for eg a thyroid/anaemia issue etc that is simply tested and treated.

Thank you for replying Hoop My ds is 2 (3 in a couple of weeks) I work 30hrs a week. Dp works 35. Ds sleeps reasonably well. I'd like a few more lie in's wouldn't we all but in general I probably get as much sleep as anyone really so don't think lack of sleep is the problem tbh. It just seems that it doesn't matter how early or late I go to bed / get up I don't feel any differnt.

may be worth a chat with a gp then? Would some time off work help you rest or would that not help? I have a toddler who sleeps well but it is shattering, takes me all my energy to collapse in front it tv at night.

It sounds like depression to me.

I've got a few weeks off coming up before I start a new job next year. Sometimes though time off can be more tireing than work unless dp is off too.

Personally I would have a word with the GP. I get the impression from what you have written, that time off is not going to make much difference.
And that to me, in itself, signals that something could be wrong.

I think I do don't I? Any idea what they will ask or do?

I presume they will ask you some questions like on here. How many hours do you work, do you have any other problems in your life, what is your relationship like with your husband, have you anything else that you are concerned about, how are you sleeping, that type of thing.
They might then ask what you think about taking some anti depressants for a short while and see if they make any difference.
Part guess, part knowledge on my part.

Thanks Golddigga that's a big help. I'll phone gp for an appointment then. Wow this is a bit scary.