I've been really stressed at work lately and I've been worrying about where I'm going to go in the future, and as a result, I didn't sleep well last night, and I've been experiencing panic attacks, nausea, and I've been feeling particularly low.
Hello, my friend!
In fact, these physical reactions, such as insomnia, panic attacks and nausea, are mainly caused by the recent work stress, not necessarily depression.
You can try to de-stress yourself, take more breaks and rest, pick some favorite ways to relax, and don't keep suspecting that you're depressed, lest you add unnecessary worries.
Depression usually has specific emotional manifestations, so if you want to know, look up information online, but don't just jump to conclusions. If the internet says the symptoms sound like you, you still need to see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
I'll suggest a few ways to decompress, you can try them, it's nice if you have your own way.
The simplest is the abdominal breathing relaxation method: lie flat on your back, focus on your breathing, and let your whole body slowly relax between one breath and the next.
Or relaxing by reading, singing, chatting or hanging out are also quite effective.
