I have major depression and im 16?!

Lighten up and move on, life is fun, get a girlfriend or boyfriend who will show you some love

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Could be manic depression or that you are just a little blue. Either way seek a doctors help.

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just hang in there. maybe join a club or get a hobby? Maybe try some sports at the school or in the community. just remember if your feeling suicidal, its worth it.

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lifes to short hommie, you only live ones each life dawg, ur still young go shagg some girls

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aww im so sorry...have you tried therapy? I used to do some and it really helped me...i cant do much but i hope you feel better soon...try talking to an expert

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I'm so sorry to hear that you have to deal with your step mom leaving and your mom not being there for you. You need more than the meds to help you through this. Try to find some group support for people your age, talk to your doctor about this and talk to other counselors too. I had depression, it's a dark night of the soul, but you CAN wake up to a sunny day. Do everything you can to get help.

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Sounds like you are going through a lot of major stuff, and have reason to feel depressed sometimes. If the medication your doctor gave you isn't working it is possible it is the wrong kind or dose, or that you havent been taking it long enough (sometimes these things can take a couple of months).

Also, if your depression is really this severe you should be seeing a therapist regularly as well, meds alone aren't going to cut it. It will help you to have someone to talk to!! See if your doctor can refer you to someone, or ask your conselor at school - thats what they are there for!!

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ur jus reall really goin thru a hard time. i grew up wiv no dad n noing that he used 2 be beat my mom before he left me wen i was a week its makes me so angry. all u need 2 do is think 2 urself. "i need 2 look 2 the future n make sure nothin wil eva get me dwn agen" cos im only being on honest but soon its guna turn into more than a mental health problem. i hope u get ur life sorted soon and im rootin 4 ya.

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=[ i have it too so dont feel bad hunn =/

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Get a job this summer. You'll get out of the house, maybe make new friends. Just don't worry about the money, thats a bonus. Making lots of money is for when your out of school and etc..

Have fun.

Also consider it might be your daily diet (not weight loss type diet)

If you consume lots of sugar or white breads your energy levels spike and you quickly crash. Try diet soda/ plain water. But too much water, like solely water every day, actually makes me feel depressed too so add variety just not too much (like 6 cups of water / juice / 1 can of soda a day.

Eat fruits and maybe veggies. Whole grains.

If your home alone, invite a friend over and play (video games, etc). Your not too old... yet.

Move around and exercise. Like ride a bike or run or jog or push ups whatever it takes to get your heart pumping. I have loads of energy when I do that / and not depressed.

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A video for all people out there who suffer from depression. Hopefully it makes you feel a happier!
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well can you contact your step mom and tell her how you feel???maybe you could set something up with a counselor so you can talk to them ??? do you have a counselor at school you can talk to ??? try and do something that makes you laugh ... like jump on a trampeline everyday or go to a pet store and hold the animals .... i dont know those are just some ideas good luck hang in there it will be ok

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I'm sorry to hear about your problems. It sounds like you are having a hard time. I suffered with depression when I was your age too. It is hard to get anyone to believe that your sadness is real. I always found that it really helped to talk to someone that I trusted. You might want to check and see if there is a counselor or some other professional at your school that you can speak with. I know life seems terrible and things can seem pretty uwful right now but things will get better for you. Try to find something that makes you really happy.....like playing music or a sport. That will keep you out of the house and away from your dad and doing something that will make you happy. Join a club afterschool and get out there (I know it's hard) but it will REALLY help.
Good luck and keep your chin up!

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i know totaly what your going through, im 17 and starting to get over depression..i was told to write a list down of all my problems and what i want sorted, and to make plans on how to do this, its working for me and it makes you feel alot more positive that there is a way out of depression. You have to try to get over it and not sit in bed being sad. You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it :)
also try meditating to music, i know it sounds silly but it makes you feel so relaxed.
hope this helps

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I am sorry your life is not good right now. It won't be this way forever. Your father and g-father are wrong to laugh at your depression. They are ignorant of what depression is.

Talk to your grandma when you can, and talk to the school counselor. Talking helps.

Exercise helps with depression. Get out and walk 30-60 minutes every day (or play basketball, ride a bike, etc). It will really help. It will be hard to get started, but after a week or two you will begin to feel better. Good luck.

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First of all, I'm sorry to hear you are feeling so down.
I think most of us have suffered at least minor depression before, and it is NO FUN! It takes over your thoughts and it's a horrible feeling.
But... there is something you can do.
First, please continue taking your medication and take it regularly (don't skip days because you feel it's not working)... most medications take some time to "Kick in" so to speak and you could be not giving yourself enough time. If after a lengthy trial you still don't feel an improvement, go back to your doctor and switch medications. He or she needs to know that the medicine they prescribed to you isn't doing its job. There are other types available that may work better for you.

Secondly, since you aren't feeling your father and grandfather are listening to you, why not write them a letter. That way you can get everything you're feeling out all at once without worrying about what they're thinking and if they'll laugh at you. You can be more open and honest on paper, I believe.

Maybe do the same with your mother since she seems to be a bit absent from your life. Maybe she doesn't realize how bad things really are from your perspective.

Do you have a close friend or two that you can confide in and spend time with? Having someone close to you who understands what you are going through is helpful. Since your grandma understands and loves you, you could try spending more time with her. If she likes to cook, cook along with her. If she shops, tag along. Doing activities will keep your mind from focusing only on the negatives.

If all else fails why not look into a mentoring program (big brothers/big sisters for example). You may meet a person who turns your whole experience around for the better. :)
I wish you luck! :)

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honey, life never promises us it will be good...what is really hard to deal with sometimes, is when you feel like no one cares...so now you have to get tough...you can't let the ignorance of others, (sorry) make you and keep you down...You can love them, forgive them, and start living your teen years...the meds aren't going to help...you should ask God and Jesus to guide you through this time and comfort you...God Loves you so much, and so does Jesus, no matter what anyone says...all you have to do is ask, and They will come into your life...all you need to do is believe...forgive those people who are so hung up in their own worlds, that they have neglected your feelings....that's what you are so sad about, and I can feel for you..you're only a baby, and it's just as hard when you're an adult...but now is the time for you to take care of YOU...find some hobbies, meet lots of fun friends,..and pray that your family will find peace...keep loving them, but do NOT let them bring you down anymore...Your mom will regret this some day honey...they are self absorbed it sounds like, and many parents today make this mistake,..they have children, and then expect them to raise themselves...Pray for them,and ask Father God to help you through...you have a loving Father and Son, who are just waiting to walk with you...They are always there for you xxx

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Depression is real and you are not alone. It is hard for people like your dad and grandad to understand what depression is if they have never experienced it. I have dysthymia which is defined as a long term mild depression with potential for major depressive episodes and noone but other people who have suffered depression ever understand it. I know you said you saw a doctor, was this your family doctor or a psyciatrist? If it was a family doctor I strongly recommend seeing a professional first that can diagnose your specific condition. I went through several different medications before I found the one that works for me. There is a great stigma behind depression but don't ever let anyone get to you because it is real and very hard. If you need someone to talk to please feel free to message me, I am not a professional but am always happy to help someone that is suffering.

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maybe your sad beacuse you have so much depression you dont feel the fun have more fun and i think youll feel better

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Dear your situation is really bad. But never give up. Just try to make some friends with whom u can share ur feelings. Try to spend more time in reading or playing, etc. Make yourself as much busy as you can, so these thoughts should not your way. You can also make online friends with whom you can chat when depressed. Its your age to enjoy life, not to be depressed. My id is sandhu_birinder@yahoo.com so u can contact me anytime u need any help. Take care dear.

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You poor thing ...I know what your talking about i felt very low and depressed for about two years when i was in my teens My parents split up and i was very much torn between them even tho my father was a verbally abusive person...Maybe your dad just does not understand and his way of dealing with it is to ignore it Wish not a good thing...How would you feel about contacting your mother and telling her.? Or maybe your step mom. I'm sure that she would support you or at least point you in the right direction especially cause you both got on so well. If this does not work look stuff up on the web to try find a bit of information out on people you could speak to...There is help out there you just have to try find it. I live in Ireland so unfortunately i can't give you any names of places you can turn to..But YOU ARE NOT ALONE... lots of people are in the same boat as you. so don't worry just keep looking for help and it will come.You will feel better soon Hun xx

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You need people to talk to, after reading your statement I am assuming that you miss a maternal figure and that is what you need the most. Try talking to your guidance councilor at school, or joining a teen group. Good luck honey

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Everyone gets the blues once in a while. Emotional lows and highs are a normal part of life. explore go out with friends. try to correct the problem that is causing stress or anxiety,or you could try talking out your feelings or expressing yourself in some other way. communication can give you perspective on your feelings.

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nutrigenie has correct diet on software. study vitamins at the library. study megavitamins. i think you are lacking some of youre vitamins. go in the service when you are 18 and make some lifelong friends. im sure your life will be happier later

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Are you still in contact with your step mother? If you were close to her and it hurt when she left maybe it would be a good idea to try and stay in contact with her or even move in with her if possible!
men, (your dad and grand-pa) are often blind to the emotions of women. i think females are alot more sensitive so men do not relate to them!
if your grandma knows partially whats going on, maybe that i s your best gate way to discuss what is happening to you.

It is really great that you have already acknowledged this and seen your GP but maybe seen as it is 2-3 years on it would be best if you seen a teen counsellor or youth member. i feel that if you know in your heart it has gone on for too long and the meds arent working, the problem is deeper- mental or even psychological which would make a Psychologist or counsellor the better person to speak to.

Once you shed some light on the problem it will make it alot easier to achieve and with the help of people who are close to you, your best friends, grandmother, step mother, GP- im sure you will be able to find the right support.

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You are drenched in self pity! Things can go back to what they
were if YOU let it. There are probably people who miss you and worry
about you but as long as you keep saying 'Everyone hates me!' nothing is
going to change for the better. I'ts up to you to pull yourself up. But
don't let yourself be sensitive and shy. When your working to get up
and here something negative about you you might just crumble back down.
Instead smile and say to yourself that they don't know how much damage
they just could have done to you and THEY are the ignorant ones. Keep
Going. It's your fight to get out of this mode of blaming others and
piting yourself.

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What is making you suffer is circumstances! This is not all in your head. You aren't mentally ill. You are sad because of what has happened to the primary relationships in your life!

Don't be so hard on your father and grandfather. I'm sure they love you, but are ignorant about how they should be relating to you now. In some US cultures, when girls reach puberty the men freak out and stop doing things that they used to do with their daughters, like tickling them (cause it's dangerously close to being sexual) or taking them fishing (cause it's a boy thing and you're becoming a woman, nearly an adult) They are afraid of crossing boundaries. I'm not saying this is definitely what is going through their heads, but they may have some of these notions.

When I was young, men were not men if they showed their emotions too much. Touchy feely was not O.K. They showed their love by going to work everyday to bring home a paycheck and providing for their families. "Real men" didn't get depressed or have any mental health issues either. It's not that those conditions didn't exist, it's that they could not acknowledge them. Goodness, it might be a reflection on them if you had such a problem!

I think it would be a good thing if you expressed to your father that you do not know if he loves you. That may be something very hard for him to say to anyone. You would show a lot of courage if you could take that step first.

I also suggest you call your biological mother and talk to her. Tell her you want a relationship with her. It may be that she has been told not to interfere with your life so it would be easier to raise you. It might be that she thought you did not want her in your life for some reason. This would be a very difficult thing for you to do because you would be risking rejection. But hey, you already think you are rejected, so what do you really have to lose? Also, just because your father and your stepmother divorced is no reason you can't still have a relationship with her. You two did not get a divorce. You might want to consider getting back in touch with her too.

Thank goodness you have your grandmama. Open up a little and tell her what you said here and see what she says. Take care sweetheart.

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you are not alone in this area. I started suffering from depression at 12. I suffered greatly and lived in an abusive household. i had no Friends, and no one to talk to.
It took me years to overcome the severe depression I was in. Now my life is my own,I live and am doing well. It took a lot of work though!
You need to find a therapist that is right for you. Also, if the meds are not working, they may have to be changed. I tried a lot of different meds in my life. Finding the right mixture for you is very important.
There is a website you can go to. It answers questions about mental help and has forums and chat groups, they are people just like you dealing with the same issues. I found it helpful to have someone to talk to. I would like you to go there and start talking to people.
This is the site: http://psychcentral.com/
I am there , I use the same user name as my yahoo. It was dore13 but I just changed it. I hope to see you there getting the most from the site! good luck!

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DID YOU PARRENTS SPLIT UP KUS IM GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING RIGHT NOW AND THATS WHY, and dont take this the wrong way but considder that your not happy kus your gay

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