Question Posted Wednesday February 27 2008, 6:43 pm
okay depression runs in me family, and i just feel really sad and im never happy or smiling or laughing and nothing makes me happy anymore. it has gotten so bad that i now cut myself, and that is just not me. idk what any symptoms of depression is or anything but i just want to no if i have it. so if you could help in any way that'd be great! thanks in advance.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health? CaliforniaLover1111 answered Wednesday February 27 2008, 9:16 pm: ive experienced the whole cutting thing myself and feeling the way you do... its a sad thing... sometimes i find it helpful to write about how i feel...and sometimes i find it easy to just tell one person everything im feeling, my problems...someone that i know really cares and someone that i can trust completely because it is a serious thing... i mean it doesnt solve the problem (even tho i did that i still cut) i think it does make you feel better...and its okay to just cry too... but if you dont feel comfortable doing any of those then you should talk to your parents about it and have them take you in (or you can take yourself in) and get some professional help... that way you can be put on medication...
WITHOUTaDOUBT answered Wednesday February 27 2008, 8:44 pm: Sounds like it probably is, but only a doctor could diagnose you. If you are inflicting self harm, PLEASE get help. It isn't fair to do that to yourself. I hope things get better. [ WITHOUTaDOUBT's advice column | Ask WITHOUTaDOUBT A Question ]
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