I Can’t Stop Crying and Having Bad Thoughts

Reader’s Question

I’m 22 and have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and I am dealing with bad childhood memories. My family seems to be turning their backs on me. I fell in love with this girl I work with. Her situation is very confusing which is leaving me heartbroken. I don’t know what to think about her. I’m feeling so useless. I can’t stop crying and having bad thoughts. What should I do?

Our Consulting Clinical Psychologist’s Reply

You should focus on treatment for your depression. The crying spells and bad thoughts are common symptoms of depression that can be treated with a combination of antidepressant medications and counseling/therapy. The counseling part of the treatment is very important due to the stress from several sources at this point — stress from your family, your love interest at work, etc. I’d recommend consulting your family MD who can often provide an antidepressant and refer you to other sources of help for your depression and stress. You should also read the information on depression available on this website. Your situation is very treatable.

Regarding the love interest at work, as long as you are depressed, you will have difficulty dealing with her situation. For this reason, I’d focus on the depression and address her concerns when you are feeling better. As your depression improves you will be able to make a better assessment of her situation. At that point, you will be able to make a decision to continue your interests in her or move on.

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