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It might be just a light depression (from unfulfilling jobs most probably), which, yes, if left untreated, can become more serious. I'd advise you to see a psychiatrist (not a therapist), describe the symptoms and see what he/she has to say. Perscription medication can have just the right nudge to push you in the right direction ๐. I've been strggling with depression for many years and I've been on meds on and off... it is what it is ๐คท... today's world, the harshness of it, combined with the lack of empathy from others, constant rise in tech and the demand for it, which alienates people even further... it all contributes. In the end, everyone reacts to it differently, some like it, some turn to full blown workoholics, some just get depressed ๐คท.
Psychiatrists and psychologist do different things. I benefit greatly from both rather than any of them separately.
Agreed, that's why I specifically said psychiatrist, because psychologists can't perscribe meds. Sure, he cam visit both, no harm there.
Why not a therapist?
I've only heard good things about therapists and bad things about a handful of psychiatrists, as therapists are more focused on solutions that don't need to involve meds, and psychiatrists often lean heavier into the meds.
I'm not trying to tell you that you're wrong, I just really wanna know how your experience differs from mine.
Some people can get through with just therapy and not need medication. A lot of people benefit from having both things working together, and the medication can be a short term solution to let your brain chemistry heal while the therapy does its work.
I'm one of the people who needs both, because my brain chemistry is totally screwed up. I see my therapist every other week, and at this point I see my psychiatrist about every six months to check up on things. I'm probably going to be on medication forever, but it's a lot nicer than being miserable and anxious and feeling lost.
*Empathy, homie.
Typo, corrected ๐.