I'm depressed, but I'm happy? What?

Yes. I've embraced a similar situation as you. I dislike the vast majority of people, and have the down feeling that stems from physical depression (not emotional). Yet everything is going quite well for me, and I'm choosing the life I want to live. I'm "happy" but I do deal with the issue of having bouts of the physically depressed state. I don't believe it is normal, it could be a wide range of things like bipolar, to depression, but at least you aren't alone. I tend to feel it's more the result of an introverted personality and not anything serious. If it works for you then there shouldn't be any problem continuing.

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You misunderstand what depression is. What you describe is not the kind of depression that you get 'diagnosed' with. It isn't a mental disorder to feel silent, awkward, lethargic, bored or even unhappy in an environment that doesn't bring you joy. That isn't a disorder, it is being human. The great pill pushers of today make it seem like if you are ever unhappy in a situation, then it is a disorder and it truly isn't. You are relatively a happy person. When you are school, you are relatively unhappy. That is all there is to it. Don't fret and make something out of nothing. When at school, strive to be as balanced as possible. When not there, enjoy all the happiness life has to give.

Happy But Depressed

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I have a really similar situation, I always feel like sh*t and cut myself, but I don't know why? I told my school counsellor on Friday and she said I have depression and is sending me to a clinical psychologist tomorrow, one that focuses on depression etc, so maybe you should try talk to a professional? You can see your GP about anything as well, and they are fully confidential :)

Also, depression isn't just because of bad events in your life, it can be caused by chemicals in your head so its important to eat healthy (non processed food-like the user below has said), be active, and try do things that are slightly challenging such as reading or puzzle books/online games :)

Also, http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum/ that website helps alot so maybe try talk to people feeling the same way :) Hope this helps xo

Please ask your parents to make an appointment with a licensed counselor or social worker to help get the proper diagnosis.

This site has general information about depression and other mood disorders (however, NOT for self-diagnosis or self-treatment): http://www.dbsalliance.org/

More info re: (regarding) depression: http://helpguide.org/topics/depression.htm

This page by the same aforementioned site has more info re: self-harm and treatment: http://helpguide.org/mental/self_injury.htm

Life itself (the state-of-the-world) depresses me A LOT, but I TRY to "think happy thoughts" and just do what I can to make things better in my own little corner of the world. * Wishing you more happy moments! *

I felt that way when I've had too much processed or fast food. Lay off the fast food for a while and see if that changes your mood.