Is it normal for people to do weird things if they have depression?

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I have depression and today I just went crazy! I feel bad about my weight and I couldn't fit into my skirt very well. Plus it had an annoying zipper that kept on coming down on its own. I got so frustrated with it that I cut the whole zipper off. Now I'm upset that I did that. It's not only my weight that makes me so depressed my beautiful dog, Maggie past away not too long ago and my brother is going off to collage.
 
indeed it is common and even more so common in grief anxiety, the loss of a pet can be as upsetting as losing a very close family member, they were your one sure thing in life and you doted on them because they needed you, they leave such an empty hole when they go.

people who have weight issues (like me and you) find it easier to be accepted by animals because they do not judge you on how you look. Your outburst of anger and frustration is totally natural and if you feel you want to you can contact your doctor and get free one to one bereavement counselling and they will not frown upon you because it is your dog because many people know how much pets can mean to people.

Of course you will miss your brother it sounds like you guys are close, but he is doing something he really wants to do so we just have to put a brave smile on and send them on their way, and remind yourself you will see him soon.

in time if you feel up to it getting another dog would be a good idea because it will make sure you don't just loaf around the house feeling bad, you will have to take it for walks and if you get a puppy taking it to obedience classes may be a good idea more just to meet other people with dogs (dog owners are almost always nice people) and you never know you may find someone who you can go for walks with and have a chat and a laugh, dogs are a great talking point! Remember your not replacing little maggie and if you were to get another dog you would not compair the 2 dogs because of the different characteristics they have. the heart is a big place and has a lot of love to give and despite all we never forget the ones we have lost.
 
Yes, it's normal to become frustrated like that, especially when you are in a state of grief. You just lost your dog and people become very attached to their pets. People who don't have pets often times cannot related to how big of a loss it is. Your brother just went to college and I assume that is far away from where you live.

I hope you get better soon. Take care and see your therapist or doctor if you think you need to. Good luck!
 
its normal i think, just try to think logically about your steps, actions and words in life.

If your worried about weight maybe excercising and a healthy diet will pass the depression off.
 
Depression tends to narrow a persons emotional perception of everything around them. An issue that would normally be brushed off becomes traumatic and stressfull, something comical becomes irritating..etc.

Try to take a moment to asses where you are in life, and where you would like to see your life going and what you would like to change. The worst part of depression is the feeling that you are stuck where you are nothing can undo the situation. Studies on animals show that when an animal feels trapped with no hope for escape, it leads to severe emotional trauma and eventually a deep depression.

Hopelessness is the #1 cause for depression in my opinion. Take a minute, ask yourself what you want to change about your life and work towards it every single day until you're red in the face and tired and worn out, with your knuckles bloody from the fight and your eyes red from tears.

The alternative is to remain where you are, unchanging, sedentary and hopeless, counting the years pass by you as you wait for your short time on this spinning rock to run out.
 
I am not normal I am severely bipolar and I am more depressed than happy. I do weird things too. Now, I think yours sounds mild. I have got ton to where I will not do anything. I don't like anyone but my animals.I have no feeling towards anyone anymore. Never in a million years did I think my life would be like this at 56 years old. So, right at this moment, I wish God would take me and my animals and then we wouldn't have to go through anymore pain and suffering at the hands of another person or our minds.
 
yeah actually that is normal...i've done that a few times but i always stich it back..usually for me its to big though...im under weight cuz of my depression ive lost 11lbs in a month...but its normal...u shouldnt worry...well u should talk to someone though...it will help u immensely
 
yeah thats pretty normal for depression just as long as you're not doing anything dangerous. Don't feel bad about your weight. You can be big and beautiful at the same time and some guys like a thick girl. lol Smile It will get better. I promise.
 
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