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[Dean96]

This is the first time i have ever tried something like this so here goes... In the past month i became unemployed due to my work closing down. Myself and my partner of 20 months moved from my home town to start a fresh life. My partner has found work but i have so far struggled to do the same. I spend my days sitting at home often just on the couch watching tele or cleaning or laying in bed. I dont real feel anything emotionally and thats what kinda worries me. I feel that it may have nothing to do with me being without a job but it could do. I was raised by my grandmother and didnt really have my parents in my life till i was about 7-8 years old and i worry this might have effected me but im not to sure, i kinda just feel empty. I Love my partner very much but sometimes i don't even have the feelings to love him enough, its like i don't have feelings at all. I get very emotional over the smallest of things and often just burst into tears. Does anyone else have any thoughts on whats happening to me. Could it just be the latter stages of puberty, i am 19 nearly 20 years old.

[MarkJT]

Gday Dean, brilliant that you have used the forum to reach out and seek some answers.

What you are describing are some symptoms of depression. The good news is that you are young and by putting your hand up, you are setting yourself up for a good life and not keeping this buried within for years which so many do.

I would book in to see the GP and discuss with him/her - make sure that you open up to them so they good the full story. There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about whatsoever.

Have you discussed this with your partner? He may be able to shed some light on your moods over the time you have been together.

Do you know what you want to do in life? Have you got a career that you want to undertake? Having life direction is important.

Hope that things get better for you soon.

Be great to hear back to let us know how you are going.

Cheers

Mark.

[Dean96]

Hi Mark and thank you for your words,

I feel as if i may have some symptoms of depression but wouldnt take it as far as self harming, i will however discuss these feelings with my doctor on my next visit and see what he thinks. I have not spoken to in depth with my partner as i thought maybe it was just in my head kinda thing and he has enough to worry about. Hopefully i get a job soon as im trying as hard as i can, im also starting university next year to become a primary school teacher so thats something to look forward too.