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really depressed
i'm 17/f and i've been suffering from depression for a while now. sometimes its insufferable, and sometimes its a little better. but it doesnt stay good for long. everytime i turn around, i find something to be upset about. and it lingers. if anyone has read "new moon", then you'll know what i mean when i say i feel like there is a huge hole in my chest. its killing me, and i dont know what to do. i cant seem to find the positive in anything anymore. my parents wont get me help unless i tell them whats wrong, and they just wouldnt understand, or they'll pass it off as hormones. my friends cant help because they'll only pity me or attempt to give me advice, but only end up making me sound pathetic. i can't keep going on pretending im okay when on the inside, it feels like that big hole is just sucking the life out of me. i have to force myself to get out of bed in the morning, and the smile i put on for everyone at home and at my school is just a mask that will break eventually.
i need help, and this is the only way i know how to get some. this is the worst its been in a really really long time. thanks in advance for any advice.
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its hard with depression because even if you do go and talk to your friends and you dont get the right reaction you need to make yourself feel better then your worse off than how you started.i learnt that a journal really helps.write down all your thoughts and all your feelings in a book..make sure that your honest with yourself because if you cant tell friend or family you can sure tell yourself...so try the journal.it may sound stupid but it does help..all that burdon youv been lifting will uplift from your shoulders and into the journal...
another thing that helps with depression is doing all the things that you like doing.do all the things that you enjoy and that help you take your mind off things.you can read books,watch tv,go for a run,take up a new hobby etc just keep yourself busy and you wont have time to think of how sad your feeling.
mediation is good aswell...try clearing your mind in isolation.go to a room or place where theres not noise.close your eyes and just concentrate on your breathing.if you find yourself going back to your thoughts then remind yourself to concentrate on your breathing again and the movement of your chest..
it does help so just give these things ago..whatr you going to loose??
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You don't have to tell your parents what's wrong, specifically. Just tell them you think you are depressed and you're having feelings you don't know how to deal with and you think you need professional help. It won't be easy, but even if you feel stupid doing it, just do it. You need help. You can't get help until you let someone know what's going on. If you can't talk to your parents, ask a school counselor or a trusted adult. A good therapist can help you through this and really turn things around for you. You can be happy again. You just need help to get there.
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