I want to die because living is too tiring. Am I depressed?

Question

Hello doctor,

I think I might be depressed but I am told it is just my hormones or because of my menstrual cycle. I am tired all the time and I am constantly bored. I do not find enjoyment in anything anymore. I am always so negative too, I cannot think positive. I do not feel intensely sad but I just do not feel happy and nothing is making me happy. I have felt like this badly and not so badly for the last two years. I am not incredibly depressed but it is affecting my life and I want to know if I can get help or if it is just part of life. I have had suicidal thoughts before but I would not kill myself although I want to die because living is too tiring. Am I depressed?

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If the symptoms are present only at the time of menstrual cycle (a week before or after) then its probably PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). If it is unrelated to menses then do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale which you can easily find online and if its indicative of moderate to severe depression consult a psychiatrist in person for evaluation and treatment. Feel free to ask if you have any further queries. Thank you.