I think im depressed? help?

Hi there,

im guessing that you are in you teen years?? well im 16 :) First off there an't nothing wrong with you:) many teens have this feeling in their life that their not good enough, their not pretty, their over weight whatever it may be. You have to listen to your heart and believe in your self. I am soooo happy to hear that suicide is not an option for you!! You need sometime off and just cool off, drop any stress and Relax.Listen to your favourite songs, dance, sing whatever makes you feel happy. Get some sleep. Hang out with friends. You have to retrain your brain and let yourself know you are beautiful, and you mean soo much to your friends and family. Try to get active, go for runs, swim,skate, or play video games where you have to more around alot like just dance (best game ever :) ) by doing this you will start to feel better about yourself.As for your hunger level thing, try drinking water, you may actually be more thristy than hungry.Hope this helps you a lot :)

I have been in your shoes. I have been living with depression for years, and when I was a bit younger I had the same thoughts you described. You really should seek help from a doctor. There are things u can do on your own but it may not be enough. There is a Book called "Feeling Good" by David Burns MD, that can really help if you read it and do what it says. It will take some time and effort, but your work will not go unrewarded. This book was recomended to me by a Mental health professional, and is written by a Pshychiatrist. Its the next best thing to actually going to cognitive behavioral therapy, but again you must do what its says. I still think you should consider seeing your doctor though, as you may need more than the book alone can offer, such as an antidepressant, and/or further evaluation. Hope You feel better soon, and have a happy new year!

excerise helps a great deal ; espeically jogging 3 days a week and 3 miles at a time you feel good as time passes the blue sky looks better grass greener have thoughts you would not have ordinarally ;but you got to stay on "straight and narrow path" getting into vices though a thrill at first devours you later ,only to go after this vice more to get the orginal high it turns into a vivious cycle / well that was my problem hope it was of some help to you ;the quote was from Bible /volunteer help people or animals doing good makes you feel good

By observing your situation, here are some suggestions. If you follow i am sure you will be better

1- Never tell what you are suffering from untill you are sure that the person you are telling will support you, because if they won't, it will make your situation worse.

2- It is a bit hard to talk about your problems with people you know, or people around you. So, make friends anonymously online. Find some friends on skype, msn, yahoo etc and talk to them, that will make you feel better.

3- If you are not interested in anything (like sports, a club, paintings, arts or hanging out) get yourself a pet ( a baby dog is most preferable). It will help you becoming more strong and keep you occupied.

4- Don't think how the world think about you. Everyone in this world has right to live and you are one of them. Live it your own way and don't give a f what others say. They are just not worth your time.

5- Don't push yourself on anything too hard (let it be studies, exams, or job) because everyone gets a second chance and maybe more.

6- Never take any kind of medications related to depression, drugs or anything like that. It worsens the situation.

Hi

Perhaps your mom is not aware of the devastating effects of mental illness. You should talk to your school counsellor or nurse, family doctor, mental health professional, someone that you can trust and feel that you are not going to be judged.

If you suffer from depression, it helps my eating good food and getting regular exercise. Doctors do not like putting a person on an antidepressant.

Exercise gives you a release of enorphins which are natural "happy chemicals". This will help your self esteem as well.

Omega 3 fatty acids (found in fish, salmon) are known to help people with depression as well as Vitamin B and C.

You really should go to the doctor and talk about your symptoms. Self diagnosing is not the way.

You can have depression, anxiety, bipolar,,,so

tell your mom that you feel lousy and that you need help. Tell her that you need her to be there for you and it would mean alot if she would go with you.