depression or anxiety?

[ritapoo]

First off, I have been dealing with a deployment for about 8 months now. This is our second one together. The past two months I have been sad for no reason, short of breath, hard time sleeping, sleeping too much, can hardly eat, can't focus, and been under a lot of pressure. Some days I feel like I can't breathe. I don't think it has to do with the deployment because Im almost immune to it. The more I think about school(college) and my daughter being without a father and the stresses of a single mother; the more I panic and can't focus. By the way my child's father is not in the picture. The guy Im with now is deployed. I just don't know what is wrong with me lately. What is wrong with me?

[mammo]

Hi. You have the classic symptoms of depression, but you need to see your doctor for an evaluation.  I know being a single mom is very difficult, but it is being done by many everyday.  Try to dwell on the good in your life.....you're going to college.....and you have a daughter that loves and needs you very much.  Life can feel like too much for us at times, but it always works out.  It is times like this  you need to seek professional help to learn how to cope with life's stresses.  Many of us couldn't do it without medication and/or therapy....and that's okay.  Therapy helps us to learn "why" we are depressed and teaches us how to deal with the root cause and cope better in general.  Know you're not alone and this is a wonderful forum to get support and advice, sometimes knowing you have others who understand helps.  See your doctor and go from there.  I wish you all the best, one day at a time and take care!

[freddie8605]

Hi ritapoo

I am not a doctor and I'm not sure why you can't breathe it could be a number of things including asthma or respiratory disorder, hyperventilation, anxiety or something else. if it gets to bad i highly suggest you see a doctor.

Life stressors can cause everyone to get sad and stressed. or you could have depression again the things you have stated do make me think it could be depression caused by life. none the less i really think you should see a doctor/psychologist because they can help with treatments and advice on how to make life more manageable. life is hard at times and i hope you get the help you deserve.