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14/f. I've read on the internet the signs of having depression. I fit many of them. Though I do not ALWAYS feel depressed and hopeless, it comes often. Certain things in my life have caused me pain, and then there's other times where I just feel horribly down, yet I can't point it to any certain cause at all. I don't feel close enough to either of my parents or anybody..come to think of it that I could tell about me having this problem. Yet, I do think that me getting help is a good idea, because I've become very close to doing something drastic more than once. Is there reason to suspect that I really do have a depression problem, or is it just teenage hormones? Is there a way for me to get help?
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I like know how you feel(i feel the exact same way right now, trust me) and want you to know that i somwetimes wonder the same things. even though you may feel like u want to do something drastic to yourself, dont. its not worth it. you need to feel strong for yourself and even though it may feel like a never-ending feeling, it will end and if you need to cry and scream but also write your feelings down on a piece of paper and then just rip it up in the end, so it will feel like you are rippng up your depression and feelings.
Its not just one problem that has caused you pain, its all of them and that's why you can't pin-point it to just 1. its all just a mixture. if you dont feel like you can talk to anybody then (even though it may seem weird)have a convo with yourself, you can write it down or like go on the computer and IM yourself. it may seem crazy but i do it and it helps me get through my depression sometimes.
a lot of people go through this so you're not alone in this because im here going through it too. you can get counseling online and you can talk to me, if you want. but just remember, DONT DO ANYTHING DRASTIC please. hope i helped, even if a little :) SMILE :(
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it depends on HOW MUCH depression you feel. if you came to close call with something dangerous. even though you are not close to your parents, it is still important to tell them about it. they love you and they would want to help you. maybe by telling them about your depression, that could bring you guys closer. so once they know, ask them about seeing someone who helps you with depression or a psychiatrist (sp?) good luck!
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Try talking to a doctor to find out whats going on. Its most likely hormones.
♥ Brooke
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i have depression anxiety and ocd i would talk to someone about try a friend or maybee a doctor someone it could just be teenage hormones but it usually isnt the case at first i thought it was jsut hormones making me feel the way i did but then it turned out it wasnt things started getting worse i tryed to kill myself about 2 times but i couldnt do it i cut my self numerous times and i just wanted to be alone nothing felt right to me i would get werid thoughts in my head which i had no idea where they were coming from they were so random and i would cry alot becasue i was afraid and lonley i also started exculding myself from everything i would stay in my room doing nothing but sleep i would write songs about death lonlieness and all that crap then oneday my mom cought me tring to stangle myself and then my family admitted me into the hospital i have been in the hospital about 4 times for depression but i only stayed there for 1 time for about 1 1/2 weeks the rest were only sort maybe 4 hour visists then i started going to a therepest and i got put on medication and i would just talk sometimes i just didnt want to talk and i wanted to tell her to stfu but i haveto say it helped i mean yes sometimes i still get depressed but not to the extent that i was at i am glad i got help becasue my life is now almost back to normamll
i am sorry for going on about my life story but i wanted to tell you that you should dewffintily get help before it comes to the extent mine was at even if you aretn close with them tell them they are your parents and they should know what is going on and iam sure they will get you help maybee you just need someone to vent to about your problem someone that will just listen and understand you without yelling and saying your wrong
i hope i helped and if you need someone to talk to drop me one and iw ill be happy to help you
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You might be suffering from depression, but I am not sure. The first thing you should try is talking to one of your closest friends and they will understand and try to help you. If that doesn't help then you should tell your parents even though you may not be close. At least you can get help and then start over with your parents relationship with you
I hope i helped
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Your regular family doctor can help you with your depression. No need for specialist or anything. Go to doctor and tell them everything you've been going through. :)
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I think you'll find this is a hormone thing.
Most teenagers will be ontop of the world one day and down in the dumps the next day for no apparent reasons.
I remember that i was the same at your age and i'm sure if you ask most people to look back on the teenage years of the life time they will recall feeling the same as you do now.
It's nothing to worry about.
How you deal with these feeling now will help shape the way you deal with feelings throughout your life. So if you need to talk to someone about how your feeling then do so, don't hold it all in for fear of being mocked. True friends will sit and listen to how you feel and offer advice or support.
It's good to talk.
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well i think its a bit of both. i dont think you need to be on any meds... i think just talking to someone about your problems should help you. if sometimes you dont even know whats wrong then just saying, hey there is nothing wrong will help put things into perspective. please talk to someone...there is hope out there, i promise! <3
p.s. if you need more info ask me for my sn and leave your column so i can reply through a question...
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The way you state your question, it may be hormones. Its normal to feel up and down for no reason. It may be schoolwork, family, boyfriend problems, ect. It depends on what you want to do. Good luck! Hope I helped!
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Thinking you have depression only makes it worse. You have things to be upset about, but there is almost always something good. Since you don't want help, go through the intelligent way of doing things and just figure out whats causing you to be depressed and isolate it. Or just find some hobbies.
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There is a teen crisis number you can call if you're in a crisis or thinking about doing something drastic to yourself. It's toll-free and completely confidential. 1-800-784-2433
They have licensed couselors on staff that you can talk to and if you do need in-person counseling, they can help you tell your parents as well as refer you to help in your area.
I hope this helps.
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Teenage hormones me opinion. But you need a proper way to deal with your "depression" and "hopelessness" get a livejournal (www.livejournal.com) and just rant about things that make you feel the way you do. Find a friend you can confinde in. EVERYONE feels hopeless, or let down, depressed in days of their lives. Even people who appear ALWAYS peppy, they know it's jsut part of life and take it in stride. And if your talking about cutting or doing something "drastic" then i think you need to step back and look at what your saying. Cutting is for attention. Do you want attention? Is that why you feel depressed? Carefuly answer questions like this. and if it comes up that you don't want attention (which i doubt sorry, but if your posting it on a site for everyone to read...) then you should ask to see a counsler. Just don't go on meds unless you have a chemical imblance that causes your "Depression" meds mess you up really bad.
help. as i said, just rant, write. do something you like. i usually just write rambling things until i feel that it is all out and that i'm fine.
hope i helped <3
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none of us here are certified phychiatrists , but to me this sounds a little more than just teenage hormones and yes you do have reason to suspect this may be a depression issue. YES there is plenty of help out there for you...
-you can call a suicide hotline
-talk to your doctor
-school guidance counselor
those are your options if you really dont want to tell anyone..if you can think of one adult..even if its a friends parent..who you can talk to..you have more options..
like seeing a counselor/ phyycologyst
getting proper medicine
dont think just because your depressed your crazy, phycho, etc. bc a lot of people become depressed at one point in their lives or another..dont be ashamed
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Hello,
I'm sorry you are feeling this way. Certainly at your age your hormones may be causing your mood swing's. Ok one moment,down the next etc, but, if you have had occassion's where you feel like self harming you MUST tell your Doctor, if not your parents.
Many young people of your age feel they are drifting away from their parent's, this is natural and has to do with you becomming more independant,maturing into an adult. I really do think you should tell your mother just how you feel, you may be suprised at her response. I'm sure she would feel she has let you down if you bottle this up , she would want to know. It's also a way in which you can show her that you do value her.
Adolesence can be a very emotional time, you are moving away from your childhood which many youngsters of your age feel they want to hang on to, rather than face growing up, others are in too much of a hurry to get there. We are all different. If you are aware of any particular thing that is causing you concern, no matter how small or silly you think it may be, talk about it.
This really is the best advice I can offer you right now.
So, take a deep breath and go and confide in your mother.
Good luck....
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