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Originally Posted by superyob
Is it possible to be depressed without knowing it? (General question, not related to myself...)
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In a word "yes" superyob.
I've always had anxiety from when I was in my teens, that's just the way I am. Accepted it and that was just from my insecurities - social acceptance etc - I think we all have that from time to time, just normal like everyone else. No biggie.
Depression was a different matter. I, as we all go through life changing events. Marriage fail/job loss/family issues/etc. Things mount up without within without realising the what it can cause in your mind.
I was a fairly resolute and positive thinking man. Self respect, a strong sense of family and work ethic. Lost it and started to wonder why.
After about 6 months of this I wrote down a list of my physical symptoms and took it to my Doc. Grinding teeth/unable to sleep/shatter vision/restlessness/low self esteem - the list goes on.
Doc said that I had depression after many questions. Wtf - me?
So, technically I didn't know I had depression superyob. There's many that don't. They just accept their lot.
I'm on medication for depression. Took a few different types before we found the "right" one. I'm pretty good now, just fall over every so often.
Thanks for asking mate.
Cheers!
Edit: My name is David.