Question Posted Saturday September 17 2005, 10:40 pm
I'm a 15 year old girl. I am depressed. And I'm not talking about depression that has been going on for just months. Its been over a year. and it's getting worse by day. The latest thing I hace done to my self when I had gotten angry was cut all my hair off. I'm scared!!! I've tried to commit suicide before. but thank god i made it out alive. I cut and burn myself. I dont do it because i want to or because I wanna try it. I never believed in hurting my body. I always am thankful for being healthy and alive. I never went one night without thanking god for all the good that he has done for me and my family. I go to therapy but i feel as if its not helping me. I have tried asking god for help and still am. But I am not seeing results. I am trying to be patient but it's hard. My parents are diagnosed with depression. but don't take it seriously. They think I am just crazy!!! I thoguht I was too for a while until it really hit me that I had a real sickness. I believe that I got it from them. But I don't care how I got. All I care about is getting effective help. If I don't get some soon I'm gonna end up hurting myself Badly. AND I DON'T WANT THAT!!!! I had a bright future ahead of me. but now i just don't see it. I wanna get my life back and be the person I really am. I know I was created for a reason. I know I am worth something!! but i need help fast. I am not crazy I just need help before I end my life when it's not time for me. I am too young and don't wanna waste every day of my lfe doing nothing. Because every second that goes by brings me closer to the end of my life. I wanna have a story to tell about my life when i get old.I wanna see myself old. inshallah!!! and I don't ever wanna see anyone experience this problem not even an enemy.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Sexual Health and Reproduction category? Maybe give some free advice about: General Sex Questions? sbloemeke answered Monday September 19 2005, 6:28 pm: You need to think for a while on what are your problems, and why do they make you feel depressed. Then, you need to come up with solutions for each problem.
Depression is a side-effect. I never saw depression as a problem, it just results because of multiple causes. Eliminate the causes, and you no longer have depression.
I will be willing to talk to you for months if neccassary through E-Mail (sbloemeke2@yahoo.com). Just send me what problems are causing your depression, and I'll help.
I know a lot about depression, due to the fact that I have been depressed for 9 months. Almost 10. Suicidal 3 times, attempted once, etc. Yet, I fidn that the more that I deal with my problems, the better they become rather than trying to deal with the result.
-Steven [ sbloemeke's advice column | Ask sbloemeke A Question ]
gooseeg92 answered Sunday September 18 2005, 12:14 am: Well my first advice is make a place that has nothing that you could hurt yourself with. now when you feel like your going to hurt yourself go into that room and dont leave. Read a book whatch a movie do anything that helps you relax.
Try not to let thing get to you anymore. if when you talk to your parents about it they make you angry dont talk to them. Another big thing keep trusting in God. i believe in God and he always helps me in his time. Do everythng you can to fight it take medicine, keep goin to therapy. Meditate for an hour whatever it takes. if friends are getting you upset say Im sorry i cant take this right now. Get someone you can talk to
If this helped i have way more adviced to give and an ear to listen jsut leave me a question in my inbox iwill try to help
xxsexiispankyxx answered Saturday September 17 2005, 11:07 pm: ok wow where to start!! you r not crazy!! at all!!! wat you need is a relle good friend that can help you with everything that understands you!! maybe u can take this pill called zanex mii mom takes it b/c she has depression! and with the cutting its not worth it!its relle not i have and i regret it everyday!! i went through depression it sux so bad!! but wat i did was talked to mii friends bout it they helped mee a lot more than mii parents!! and seriously dont kill ur self you have a perpuss (spelling) trust mee you do!! i relle hope i helped!! <3 stacey [ xxsexiispankyxx's advice column | Ask xxsexiispankyxx A Question ]
Juicygirl answered Saturday September 17 2005, 11:02 pm: I'm glad you realize that this is a problem that is not to be taken lightly. Remember, no one on advicenators can help you deal with this since this is a site for advice, not a site for professional help. It surprises me that your parents have not taken action already. Drastic actions such as cutting your hair, commiting suicide, and self-mutilation, realistically, should have their parental reflexings kicking them over. Since you've mentioned that both your parents are diagnosed with depression, this might be in your genes. It seems as if you're conflicting yourself. In the beginning you stated that you've tried to commit suicide, then said you're thanking god for giving you all the good? And you're not taken seriously but you're hurting yourself and you want to grow older. You shouldn't wish anything like that on anyone but mostly yourself. Why do you think you deserve this? I beg of you to please find someone who can help you if your parents aren't taking this serious. Please let your therapist know, and if you're not seeing her anytime soon call a hospital and tell them. You've got to stop depending on others to confirm your fears when your own are very real. [ Juicygirl's advice column | Ask Juicygirl A Question ]
lincadds answered Saturday September 17 2005, 10:57 pm: i used to cut myself pretty bad, i still sometimes do. but you just have to remember that there is ALWAYS someone that cares about you, so before you hurt yourself or anything, think twice about it, because you may also be hurting someone else and you probably don't want to do that either. talk to your parents or a friend or anyone that will listen and they will help you get help or go see a counselor to help you get better! nobody should ever have to feel the way you do and you need to get help! [ lincadds's advice column | Ask lincadds A Question ]
poa answered Saturday September 17 2005, 10:57 pm: It may be beyond me but hell, i'll give it a shot.
If you have an AIM or MSN account and client then feel free to send me a message (it's easier to deal with more complex problems (such as this) in that manner)
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