Ok, I'm Nadia. I enjoy showing cattle and graphic design art. I work at McDonalds but am somewhat intellectual. I am studying Social Work at university and it's really not as great as you may think. I used to suffer with depression and have been in and out of it since I was 14. I'm a believer in Jesus Christ and I follow Him the best I can but I am open to all religions and will not force mine upon you. :)
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Location: South Australia
Occupation: McDonalds Crew
Age: 18
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I think I may have depression. I don't know if it is temporary or not. I have shown several classic symptoms of depression for nearly three months now, and I am so afraid to ask for help. I feel like there shouldn't be anything wrong with me, and I can't talk to my family about it, because I don't want it to become a huge ordeal. My mom has three sisters - the way they gossip, my problems would be all over the family before the words even left my mouth. I really don't want to draw any attention to myself because I am ashamed that I can't shake this feeling. Are there tips for dealing with possible depression without seeking help? Should I just treat the symptoms as they appear? (link)
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I tried doing it by myself, trust me, it doesnt work. I just got worse and got into hurting myself and suicide and what not.
so, if you don't want to ask someone for help try a helpline. I haven't any idea where you live, so I can't really tell you what ones are good but they have really helpful people on the other end.
Another idea is see your school counsellor. I really didnt want to do that once, but my friend sent me to her, and she honestly cared. That was quite scary, because for a year i felt like no one cared. So as hard as they maybe to talk to, they are really good people!
A few websites you can have a look at are:
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
http://www.ybblue.com.au/
http://www.depressionet.com.au/
http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/
http://www.lifeline.org.au/
Well if you ever wanna talk you can give me a shout. I delt with depression for 2 years by myself, before getting help, so I know how you're feeling.
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Thanks a lot for the websites, I'll check them out. You really helped.
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