Is this depression?

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Since Boxing Day I've been feeling rubbish.

Tired like I could sleep forever, no motivation to do anything, thick brain fog like custard, bloated sore stomach and headache. Zero appetite.

Not sure if I've just got a virus or am depressed? Am trying to push on through but feels like I'm wading through glue.

Can anyone relate? Any tips?

That could describe how I’m feeling. Christmas is a hard time for me anyway. I thought I had a grip on it this year, but have been feeling so low and bleak. Especially the last couple of days. However, what you’ve described could also very well be a bug, so if I were you, id get in touch with the GP, and get it seen to. They’ll be able to determine what it is and treat accordingly. Sending good wishes x

Low mood and associated symptoms tends to only be considered depression when it's persisted for at least 2 weeks. You could be run down, coming down with something or just experiencing winter / end of year / post-christmas blues.

Plenty of tlc - rest, fresh air, daylight and decent food and hopefully you'll be feeling more yourself soon x

I would see your GP - it could be depression but just a week is it too early to say ? unless some symptoms were before hand - it could be getting over a virus . I would not say to anyone do not go and ask the GP about depression , but in your case as just a week I would go and ask about all the symptoms and then ask if she / he thinks it could be depression.

I've been feeling very low mood and down for a few months and was dreading Christmas and trying to be 'merry' but got through it somehow. I don't feel like seeing anyone or doing anything and want to just 'hibernate' in my flat with my partner. We just moved here a few months ago so I don't know anyone in the area yet which makes me feel more isolated. I've been telling myself that it will get better with time but the time of year and getting dark early doesn't help my mood either. It's been a rocky year for me with 2 rounds of failed IVF, losing my job and working part time worrying about money, but luckily I got a new job offer just before Christmas and I just want to get back into a routine and normal life again. Called the GP today and I think I want to go on anti-depressants for a while to get me out of this rut - but was told not to accept Prozac so I'm not sure which one they might recommend for me as I think my depression is due to circumstances. Also looking into CBT therapy as talking definitely helps me. Hope this helps anyone feeling the same x