How do I know if I'm depressed? Most of the time I want

>>18114959
You could have any number of things. Bipolar disorder, bpd, depression, a weird form of anxiety, even some type of adhd could make this kind of response happen. I'd suggest tracking your moods in a journal to try to find a common denominator - made some foods fuck with you, a lack of exercise or sleep, particularly stressful days, etc. If you can find a common issue, try adjusting it or taking the problem to a professional l. If there doesn't seem to be an underlying cause, still go see a professional and tell them upfront what you're dealing with. A good therapist won't write it off as depression because it's the simplest answer. Don't hesitate to change therapists if you don't feel like their help is adequate.

Source: struggled with what I thought was just depression until finally found a psychiatrist who started treating me for ptsd. World's a better place now.

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>>18114978
>>18114978
The thing is I do keep a journal. It seems as random as it gets because sometimes I feel content with being alone even though I have people around me, and other times Ill get pissed/sad over the smallest of things people to say to me, not to mention I will get really lonely during these times. I find that exercise does help improve my mood, which makes me believe I might have something since it might be some chemical/body imbalance. I just really don't want to feel so itchy for some retribution against myself.

>>18114987
See someone. Maybe look into various disorders beforehand to see if you identify with any particularly strongly do you can take that information to a doctor. Not in an "I think I have this" kind of way but a "this symptom is something I strongly feel I experience" way. Ive found thats been more helpful than anything, having a specific list of things I'd like to try to resolve when going into therapy. But yeah, go see someone about this. You can self-diagnose just about anything. Find a doctor who really listens to you and doesn't immediately jump to prescribbing you meds to make you happy. Good luck