I need help.... i'm 2 scared 2 though. (DEPRESSION)?!
Question: I need help!.!.!.!. i'm 2 scared 2 though!. (DEPRESSION)!?
i'm from a rural country town in Australia and i am!.!.!. it's so hard to say!. I'm "depressed" and i'm getting worse by the day!.!.!.
Last term i told a teacher about sucidal dreams and thoughs, she said she was going to sign me up with a councilor, but she didn't, i never thought she cared!.
over the holidays i started to cut and i was scared about the first day back to school!. i think one of my friends suspect something, but she is so shy and quiet she would never tell!. i want to see a councilor (school) but they might tell my mum and dad, and i really don't want that to happen, we're not a "happy family" i don't wanna put more stress on them!. The teacher i told looks at me funny and doesn't talk to me!. she thinks i'm nuts!. i cry all the time, and i pray that some one will come to my rescue but they never do!. i want help before i do what my cousin did 3 years ago (cos i've been thinking about it, alot) commit suicide!. Why doesn't this teacher care!?!!?! am i a total loony!? HELP PLZ!!
xxxWww@Answer-Health@Com
Last term i told a teacher about sucidal dreams and thoughs, she said she was going to sign me up with a councilor, but she didn't, i never thought she cared!.
over the holidays i started to cut and i was scared about the first day back to school!. i think one of my friends suspect something, but she is so shy and quiet she would never tell!. i want to see a councilor (school) but they might tell my mum and dad, and i really don't want that to happen, we're not a "happy family" i don't wanna put more stress on them!. The teacher i told looks at me funny and doesn't talk to me!. she thinks i'm nuts!. i cry all the time, and i pray that some one will come to my rescue but they never do!. i want help before i do what my cousin did 3 years ago (cos i've been thinking about it, alot) commit suicide!. Why doesn't this teacher care!?!!?! am i a total loony!? HELP PLZ!!
xxxWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I know its hard, there is a number the national suicide prevention http://www!.livingisforeveryone!.com!.au/ check this link out!. do u have any sibiling you could talk to!? a friend, your parents a friends parents, go to someone else at school!. call this number1300 659 467 , you can also call life line 131114, http://www!.lifeline!.org!.au/ kids help line 1800551800 http://www!.kidshelp!.com!.au/home_KHL!.aspx!.!.!. I am pretty sure these numbers will not even show up on your parents home phone bill, so don't stress about that!.
you can also go to your G!.P and chat to them,
All the best, stay postive get the help u need!.
good luck hope this helpsWww@Answer-Health@Com
you can also go to your G!.P and chat to them,
All the best, stay postive get the help u need!.
good luck hope this helpsWww@Answer-Health@Com
You can go to counselor with out someone helping you!. Go and tell them, maybe they can help your family too!. Its hard to get mental help so get it while in school!. Or you may be over looked and never get it!. Depression is very serious and they have great medications that help a lot!. Good Luck, don't be scared your family would rather you tell then be faced with worse problems!. Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
There's a few government services that you can use to get help!. I'm not sure if the one in the link below will work for you but it's one example at least of someone you can call and talk to confidentially about any aspect of your health as well as a few other things!. If you tell them you cut yourself and have suicidal thoughts they'll do anything they can for you to help you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i think we have all been there your councilor cant say anything and unless they suspect of you killing yourself! it is easy to talk to someone you dont know then ur friends and family as your friends and family know lots bout you! your teacher does care but they may not show it!. talk to a teacher that u really trust and get along with and they will help you!. thats what i did! your not loony, your jst un-happy and theres nothing wrong with that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
DONT KILL YOUR SELF! you may think its the easy way out but its the hardest on all your friends and it will put more stress on your mom and dad!. the teacher obviously dosnt know how to deal w/ it!. if you have another teacher you can trust maybe tell her!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i dont think yer counselor can reallly tell anyone anything you guys talk about without yer consent!.!. jusss ask tha counselor without telling her the problem, ask her even say i have a friend who needs help but shes scared her parents will find out do u tell them or sumthing like thatWww@Answer-Health@Com
If you know you need help then you have to try and help yourself!. Call a hotline, anything, you just need to talk to someone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Telling a counselor will not stress your parents!. You need to talk to a professional!
Talking to a professional helps, I promise!. It will be more than worth it when you feel better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Talking to a professional helps, I promise!. It will be more than worth it when you feel better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
go to the school office and ask to see the school councillor or the guidance officer!. you're not loony!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis!. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255)!. You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area!. Their mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services!. Your call is free and confidential!.
Some books about suicidal teens and how they get through their problems are: Impulse, Cut, and The Catcher in the Rye!. If you read these remeber THEY'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO MAKE YOU WANT TO DIE, but help you get through your struggles!.
Also visit www!.suicide!.org, they have much information on this website that will help also!. Good luck to you and remember you are somebody, you are loved, and Suicide is NEVER the answer, getting help is!. =)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Some books about suicidal teens and how they get through their problems are: Impulse, Cut, and The Catcher in the Rye!. If you read these remeber THEY'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO MAKE YOU WANT TO DIE, but help you get through your struggles!.
Also visit www!.suicide!.org, they have much information on this website that will help also!. Good luck to you and remember you are somebody, you are loved, and Suicide is NEVER the answer, getting help is!. =)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Depression can strike anyone, anytime!. Frequently it's caused by biochemical changes in the brain, which create an imbalance of certain very important brain chemicals!. Taking a prescribed antidepressant can completely relieve symptoms and let you feel like yourself again!.
I really think they should rename it, because people tend to say "oh, you're just feeling down, you'll snap out of it" when the truth is, if someone was having a heart attack, would you expect them to just "cut it out"!? Or would it be ok for them to take medication!? The brain is an organ just like every other bodily organ, and depression is physical, often caused by stress!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I really think they should rename it, because people tend to say "oh, you're just feeling down, you'll snap out of it" when the truth is, if someone was having a heart attack, would you expect them to just "cut it out"!? Or would it be ok for them to take medication!? The brain is an organ just like every other bodily organ, and depression is physical, often caused by stress!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to talk to someone!. If your afraid of your parents finding out from someone else than maybe you should try to talk to them!. I know your probably thinking no way! But I'm sure that when your cousin committed suicide I bet your Aunt and Uncle had no idea what was going on until it was to late!. Admitting that something may not be right with you is the first and the hardest step!. Life is to short and you are to young to want to end your life!. Try to get to a doctor and get some anti depressants to help rid you of your suicidal thoughts and find a support group of people your own age that know what your going through!. Please get help!.!.!.Life is to precious!. Good Luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
well hello from a fellow aussie!. well if your family is not a choice well move on from them, try talking to your mates they can help you deal with your proplems, going to see the counsellor yourself could help as well!. dont worry about the teacher!. if you can tell your parents you might be able to get some psych help!.
my only comment on the suicide idea is, why bother, life well it may suck its still way better than being dead!. and no your not crazy you just need to have some help!. if you want to talk, or get some adivce feel free to email me via my profile!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
my only comment on the suicide idea is, why bother, life well it may suck its still way better than being dead!. and no your not crazy you just need to have some help!. if you want to talk, or get some adivce feel free to email me via my profile!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Life is short, why make it shorter!?
Isn't there a front office or something!? or go to the councillor yourself and ask for an appointment!. Ask to remain anonymous and for him/her not to tell your parents, call kids helpline or that suicide line that the person a few answers before mine put up!.
Be happy do enjoyable things, go out with friends, you shouldn't be afraid of anything and just go for it (i hope i am not promoting suicide in anyway by saying what i just said), the sky is the limit!
Make yourself laugh = )
Watch Rush Hour 2, lol - i love that movie!& it always makes me laugh!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Isn't there a front office or something!? or go to the councillor yourself and ask for an appointment!. Ask to remain anonymous and for him/her not to tell your parents, call kids helpline or that suicide line that the person a few answers before mine put up!.
Be happy do enjoyable things, go out with friends, you shouldn't be afraid of anything and just go for it (i hope i am not promoting suicide in anyway by saying what i just said), the sky is the limit!
Make yourself laugh = )
Watch Rush Hour 2, lol - i love that movie!& it always makes me laugh!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Can you tell your parents that you are experiencing severe chest pain, and need to see a doctor!? Show the doctor the printed result from the depression quiz, below, via sections 1, or 2, at ezy build, and request that s/he say to your parents that although nothing physical could be found, it may well be psychosomatic in origin, and that s/he has provided a referral to someone with more expertise in that area!.
Failing that, there is still a lot you can do, but you will have to rescue yourself, although you can feel free to email me, by clicking on my profile, and joining the depression chatsites shown, and depression support Groups, at Myspace, Yahoo, and Google!. A previous answer follows:
Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life!?" (if so, it is probably situational depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is indicated)!. Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause!? (nutritional deficiencies, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc!., becomes more likely as the cause)!.
Depression: I KNOW, from experience, how difficult it is, but once you drag yourself out of bed, throw on a dressing gown, and have a little time in the morning light, preferably doing easy stretching exercises, then have a shower, a cuppa, and either fish, or scrambled eggs, and possibly bacon for breakfast!.
These provide a lasting energy boost: no carbohydrates for 2 hrs, or extremely little; a teaspoon of sugar is OK, but Xylitol is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as "Fruisana", from supermarket sugar aisles) or even a LITTLE honey!. Splash cold water on your face, to revive you, as needed!. No daytime sleeping; only 8 - 9 hrs at night!. Overall though, low to moderate levels of protein suit most people best, with considerably more of the complex carbohydrates, preferably from wholefoods, and a smaller amount of fat, or oil!.
Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types, whereas St!. John's wort is effective for most people, tolerance doesn't develop, and the few side effects don't occur often, and even then are normally not severe!.
It doesn't cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 - 6 weeks to become effective!. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as Sertraline (marketed in the USA as Zoloft: a commonly prescribed antidepressant) in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation!. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St!. John's wort (I have noticed no effect in this area)!.
Remember back to a time when life was full of promise, or a day when you felt particularly good, or possibly excited from a good result!. Emotional states are associated with memories, and if it isn't major depression, this method can help!.
A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows!. All except for no!. (7!.) are safe to use with medication, but not St!. John's wort, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor!.
(1!.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice!. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it!. Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression!. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels!. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements!.
(2!.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly!. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression!.
(3!.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain)!.
(4!.) Use daily, one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 2!.c, 2!.i, or 11, and/or yoga, Tai Chi, and/or the EFT, in sections 2!.q, 2!.o, and section 53, at http://www!.ezy-build!.net!.nz/~shaneris whichever works best for you!.
(5!.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy!.
(6!.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule, as per page R, in section 2, at ezy build!.
(7!.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St!. John's wort, (the strength varies, but the supplier should be using a standardised hypericin content, so follow the directions) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55)!.
If 5HTP is used to boost serotonin levels, (which are low in depressed people) it is best taken with a high carbohydrate, minimal protein meal, like pasta with tomato & basil, and avoid protein for 90 minutes, before, and after, to maximise the amount crossing the blood/brain barrier!.
Also, 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety!. Try the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www!.real-depression-help!.com/ Some of these will be available in pharmacies, or supermarkets!. Low levels of calcium, and potassium can also cause depression!. Have your blood tested, and correct any deficiencies, preferably through improved nutrition!.
An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause!. Also, iodised salt is much preferable to regular salt (one of the treatments in books on depression is iodine drops)!.
Try to imagine, as vividly as possible, a time in the not too distant future, when you have overcome this temporary setback, and things are much better!.
Most depressive episodes last for around 6 months, which is why treatments should be maintained for at least that long, and preferably 1 - 2 years!. Then wean off medication, or herbal remedies, over at least 2 weeks, with medical advice, and see how things go, but I would maintain the other treatments, with the possible exception of therapy!. Even then, realise that depression recurs in about 50% of cases: know your early warning signs, and be quick to act at the first hint of it returning!.
This is a shortened version of the much more comprehensive post, which may be seen on page R, in section 2 of ezy build, above, but to gain full appreciation, it's really best to view the whole of section 2, and sections 5 & 16 addresse suicidal thoughts & cutting: contact the hotlines, when needed!.
If you are already taking antidepressants, and want to use the wort, I suggest that you taper off the antidepressant, over at least 2 weeks, with medical advice as to how long to take, before beginning the wort, which is believed to act by increasing the availability of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine, moderately, rather than selectively giving the serotonin levels of the brain a large boost!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Failing that, there is still a lot you can do, but you will have to rescue yourself, although you can feel free to email me, by clicking on my profile, and joining the depression chatsites shown, and depression support Groups, at Myspace, Yahoo, and Google!. A previous answer follows:
Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life!?" (if so, it is probably situational depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is indicated)!. Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause!? (nutritional deficiencies, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc!., becomes more likely as the cause)!.
Depression: I KNOW, from experience, how difficult it is, but once you drag yourself out of bed, throw on a dressing gown, and have a little time in the morning light, preferably doing easy stretching exercises, then have a shower, a cuppa, and either fish, or scrambled eggs, and possibly bacon for breakfast!.
These provide a lasting energy boost: no carbohydrates for 2 hrs, or extremely little; a teaspoon of sugar is OK, but Xylitol is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as "Fruisana", from supermarket sugar aisles) or even a LITTLE honey!. Splash cold water on your face, to revive you, as needed!. No daytime sleeping; only 8 - 9 hrs at night!. Overall though, low to moderate levels of protein suit most people best, with considerably more of the complex carbohydrates, preferably from wholefoods, and a smaller amount of fat, or oil!.
Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types, whereas St!. John's wort is effective for most people, tolerance doesn't develop, and the few side effects don't occur often, and even then are normally not severe!.
It doesn't cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 - 6 weeks to become effective!. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as Sertraline (marketed in the USA as Zoloft: a commonly prescribed antidepressant) in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation!. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St!. John's wort (I have noticed no effect in this area)!.
Remember back to a time when life was full of promise, or a day when you felt particularly good, or possibly excited from a good result!. Emotional states are associated with memories, and if it isn't major depression, this method can help!.
A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows!. All except for no!. (7!.) are safe to use with medication, but not St!. John's wort, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor!.
(1!.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice!. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it!. Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression!. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels!. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements!.
(2!.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly!. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression!.
(3!.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain)!.
(4!.) Use daily, one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 2!.c, 2!.i, or 11, and/or yoga, Tai Chi, and/or the EFT, in sections 2!.q, 2!.o, and section 53, at http://www!.ezy-build!.net!.nz/~shaneris whichever works best for you!.
(5!.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy!.
(6!.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule, as per page R, in section 2, at ezy build!.
(7!.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St!. John's wort, (the strength varies, but the supplier should be using a standardised hypericin content, so follow the directions) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55)!.
If 5HTP is used to boost serotonin levels, (which are low in depressed people) it is best taken with a high carbohydrate, minimal protein meal, like pasta with tomato & basil, and avoid protein for 90 minutes, before, and after, to maximise the amount crossing the blood/brain barrier!.
Also, 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety!. Try the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www!.real-depression-help!.com/ Some of these will be available in pharmacies, or supermarkets!. Low levels of calcium, and potassium can also cause depression!. Have your blood tested, and correct any deficiencies, preferably through improved nutrition!.
An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause!. Also, iodised salt is much preferable to regular salt (one of the treatments in books on depression is iodine drops)!.
Try to imagine, as vividly as possible, a time in the not too distant future, when you have overcome this temporary setback, and things are much better!.
Most depressive episodes last for around 6 months, which is why treatments should be maintained for at least that long, and preferably 1 - 2 years!. Then wean off medication, or herbal remedies, over at least 2 weeks, with medical advice, and see how things go, but I would maintain the other treatments, with the possible exception of therapy!. Even then, realise that depression recurs in about 50% of cases: know your early warning signs, and be quick to act at the first hint of it returning!.
This is a shortened version of the much more comprehensive post, which may be seen on page R, in section 2 of ezy build, above, but to gain full appreciation, it's really best to view the whole of section 2, and sections 5 & 16 addresse suicidal thoughts & cutting: contact the hotlines, when needed!.
If you are already taking antidepressants, and want to use the wort, I suggest that you taper off the antidepressant, over at least 2 weeks, with medical advice as to how long to take, before beginning the wort, which is believed to act by increasing the availability of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine, moderately, rather than selectively giving the serotonin levels of the brain a large boost!.Www@Answer-Health@Com