Possibly suffering from depression?!
Question: Hello, and, thanks for reading.
Over the past month or so, I've been feeling severely depressed..I'm only 16 years old, so, I'm not really sure what's going on in my life.
I'm not looking for attention, I honestly feel horrible each and every day for periods of 3 minutes to 4 hours, and, it's hard to get out of this phase...
I've generally been a pretty happy kid most of my life, everything always has gone well for me, and still mostly does, but it's almost like I don't even care about what happens any more, for the good or the bad.
No, I'm not suicidal, I'm just extremely unhappy, and I wish I could be the kind of person I used to be.
I don't really tell anybody about these feelings I've been getting, and I really don't want to talk to my parents about this. I sort of pretend everything's going all right on the outside, but inside of me it's completely different, and, I just can't stand it =[ I figured Yahoo would be a good place to ask this because it's anonymous. What do I do?
Answers: Hello, and, thanks for reading.
Over the past month or so, I've been feeling severely depressed..I'm only 16 years old, so, I'm not really sure what's going on in my life.
I'm not looking for attention, I honestly feel horrible each and every day for periods of 3 minutes to 4 hours, and, it's hard to get out of this phase...
I've generally been a pretty happy kid most of my life, everything always has gone well for me, and still mostly does, but it's almost like I don't even care about what happens any more, for the good or the bad.
No, I'm not suicidal, I'm just extremely unhappy, and I wish I could be the kind of person I used to be.
I don't really tell anybody about these feelings I've been getting, and I really don't want to talk to my parents about this. I sort of pretend everything's going all right on the outside, but inside of me it's completely different, and, I just can't stand it =[ I figured Yahoo would be a good place to ask this because it's anonymous. What do I do?
Well, I think you should at least consider getting some counselling. Because that would be - well not anonymous but at least the person would be distanced from you emotionally so not like discussing with your parents, and hopefully would allow you to think through your feelings and emotions and maybe understand what is making you feel this way.. And possibly help you find some strategies to feel differently? You have your whole life ahead of you, it would be a shame if you continue feeling like you do and don't try to do anything about it. You should go and speak to someone you trust either your doctor or a teacher or someone and they will be able to arrange it for you. It can also be kept confidential from your parents if you prefer.
I work in a school and a 17 year old just commited suicide and I have helped three other young people who have tried to take their own lives, it's very sad but at least the ones who have tried and failed, have asked for help and are getting that help. The one who took his own life - well noone can help him now and we only wished we knew how he was feeling but he didn't tell anyone. It's good you're not feeling THAT badly about things, so I think now is the time you should try to get help and support with how you are feeling and I wish you all the best and good luck in the world.
Take care, xx
dont commit suicide get help dont just ignore it will make it worse
talk to your parents depression is serious get some help maybe meds effexor worked for me
Everybody gets that way during the teen years because you are changing and you can't go backwards. The good news is that you are the same person you were back then, you're just in a different life situations. So embrace it, take advantage of it and be proud of it and you'll be more fond of this stage. Just watch, when you hit adulthood and are paying your own bills you'll end up going through the same thing all over again but instead wishing you were a teenager again!
Don't fret about it and don't dwell in the past, just move forward, pick up some hobbies to keep your mind off of it and enjoy the world.
I'm glad that you know that you are feeling not right and will like to talk about it. 1 year ago, I was like you. I was not happy, I was worry, I was just not right inside me. Every time when I had the bad feelings, I prayed to God, I read the bible and I talk to the Pastor. I am glad, God love me and God love you too, He will not leave you alone, go near him, tell him your feelings, He will help you.
May God Bless you!!
I'll pray for you!
so, the fast answers are:
**what are you eating?
**what exercise are you getting DAILY for 15 minutes - 60 minutes/day
**what relaxation techniques are you practicing TWICE DAILY for 20 minutes EACH day.
you take of these things starting IMMEDIATELY and your "depression" will disappear.
also, of course, a course of therapy/counseling would be very beneficial.
good luck
cw