Could I Be Depressed?

Question by Emily: Could I be depressed?
Lately (since mid-November), i haven’t been myself. I usually try to keep an upbeat attitude and be real positive, I use to be what some would say too happy. I had gone to rehab for “marijuana addiction” and while I was still happy-go-lucky in the rehab I came out changed, At first I was still real happy but slowly my happiness turned into an annoyed irritated feeling. I became very rude and mean towards friends because suddenly they seemed to get on my nerves, every conversation I have with my parents is a guilt trip (for them) and I no longer “look at the bright side” the same way I use to. I’ve lost all motivation for doing anything and all around i’ve turned quite cold, no longer being able to put myself in others positions. I find myself zoning out and not being able to answer simple questions like “Do you want hamburgers for dinner?”…I must say having conversations with me has turned into the biggest I don’t know game ever played.

Best answer:

Answer by Anthony
While I think that its good that ur not addicted to drugs anymore, the rehab process can turn an otherwise normal person into a “victim”. Dont get sucked into this mindset, its all about giving up your power to someone else so that they can make you better. The thing is, only you can make you better. If you want to be happier, make the change and adjust your attitude. If you like being more low-key and relaxed then do that. Its up to you. Depression is usually a lack of ability to function and do normal things. If you are still functioning and being by all accounts normal then you probably aren’t depressed you just need some motivation. Just remember that you can never go wrong doing whats natural to you.

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