Should i go into a psych hospital?!
Question: Should i go into a psych hospital!?
I'm 14-years-old female and i have depression!. I see a school councilor but i have only seen her twice three weeks ago!. So i have been researching whats wrong with me on the internet and i'm getting quite scared!. To scratch the surface: I self harm, drink and have suicidal thoughts!. Is it worth going to a mental home!? Or am i not crazy enough!?
PS: suicide runs in my family so i think i may be more susceptible to it!.
PPS: My friends and parents know nothing - i'm a very good liar!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
PS: suicide runs in my family so i think i may be more susceptible to it!.
PPS: My friends and parents know nothing - i'm a very good liar!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Depression is a brain disease in which you don't make enough of a certain protein (I forgot which one)!. You do not need to go to a hospital, but you do need to tell your parents as soon as possible!. I was diagnosed with it at age 14, and they put me on Lexapro!. It changed my life so much, but remember, anti-depressants don't make you happy, they make you normal!. And despite what people say, there is no known cure for depression yet!. You will take medication, but it'll lose it's effectiveness, and you'll have to find another kind!.
Good luck honey!. If you need any advice, send me an email!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Good luck honey!. If you need any advice, send me an email!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
No!. I do not mean what I'm about to say in a mean way but you're really not that 'severe' enough!. I'm not saying get worse, I'm just saying hospitals and homes are very last resorts and they're only for when you can't even function on the outside!. Try and get to see a therapist (outside of school) every week and then you can discuss your options more!. We can't really say much, but whoever you see can!.
And suicide isn't genetic, depression however can be/is!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
And suicide isn't genetic, depression however can be/is!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you are able to keep these problems from your parents and friends, they may not be severe enough to require hospitalization!. Outpatient treatment might be more appropriate for you!. Tell your school counselor that you want to be evaluated by a psychiatrist and ask for help with talking to your parents if you need it!. Some hospitals have outpatient programs for teenagers that include group and individual therapy after school!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Depression and Self mutilating behavior are serious, as is sucidality, however the question is!.!.!.can you stop yourself from Suicide!? Meaning, can you contract for safety with someone, a friend, a counselor, etc!.!.!.so if you want to kill yourself, you"ll call them and not do it!. If you can contract, than no, you do not need hospitalization!. If you can not, than yes, you do!. As far as the self cutting, instead of a knife or razor, use an ice cube!.!.!.it is less dangerous, and wont leave marks!. Good Luck, I hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm a 14 year old guy, and I've suffered depression, anxiety, OCD, and Asperger's my entire life!.
And with this experience, my advice to you is: SEEK HELP!.
What I did was talk to my counselor, who talked to my parents!. My dad took it horribly and yelled at me for it, which really really sucked but it was worth it!. Depression/OCD/anxiety/etc also runs in my family!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
And with this experience, my advice to you is: SEEK HELP!.
What I did was talk to my counselor, who talked to my parents!. My dad took it horribly and yelled at me for it, which really really sucked but it was worth it!. Depression/OCD/anxiety/etc also runs in my family!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I don't think you really need to go straight to a psychiatric ward just yet!. I'd talk to your parents (if you want to admit yourself, you'll have to tell them anyway) about seeing a psychiatrist!.
A lot of people get depressed for varying amounts of time!. Life has its ups and downs and talking to a professional can sometimes help you make sense of your individual situation!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
A lot of people get depressed for varying amounts of time!. Life has its ups and downs and talking to a professional can sometimes help you make sense of your individual situation!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to talk to a licenced psychologist/counselor!. The school counselors are not trained for this!. Please confide in your parents, they will help you get the help you need to feel better!. Remember,
depression is a sign of a chemical imbalance in your body, it can be cured! Feel better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
depression is a sign of a chemical imbalance in your body, it can be cured! Feel better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I think at your age, you need to sit down and talk with a family member(mom,dad,sis, or brother) and let them know you have some concerns for your well being!. They will help you get the help you really need!Www@Answer-Health@Com
A shrink will do a DSM IV on you to determine therapy, for that observation in a hospital might be required!. Have you seen one yet!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
yess, you need to tell your parents about this!.!.!. right away!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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no you shouldnt
your going through what many people have gone through as a young teen depression
shoot when i was 14 i thought of suicide alot of times and im glad i never have
oh and yes i have found that drinking will increase depression
eh tell which ever parent you have that listens most and best that your depressed!.!.!.!.!.!.i wouldnt tell them about you cutting yourself just yet unless you start gashing yourself
many girls that i was friends with had cut themselves when they were about your age idk why i guess women truelly are just more emotional but just dont do it
i used to cut myself untill i was about 11-13 (dont know exatly when i stopped) but i had a load of scars and i cut myself because it felt good to bleed!.!.!.!.!.anyways cutting yourself will just give you scars and make you feel ugly and more depressed!.!.!.so just stop drinking so much and cutting yourself, talk to whoever you want to talk to about whatever, wear brighter clothes, listen to all kinds of music (i prefer reggae!) , and just live your life and be happy! :D
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your going through what many people have gone through as a young teen depression
shoot when i was 14 i thought of suicide alot of times and im glad i never have
oh and yes i have found that drinking will increase depression
eh tell which ever parent you have that listens most and best that your depressed!.!.!.!.!.!.i wouldnt tell them about you cutting yourself just yet unless you start gashing yourself
many girls that i was friends with had cut themselves when they were about your age idk why i guess women truelly are just more emotional but just dont do it
i used to cut myself untill i was about 11-13 (dont know exatly when i stopped) but i had a load of scars and i cut myself because it felt good to bleed!.!.!.!.!.anyways cutting yourself will just give you scars and make you feel ugly and more depressed!.!.!.so just stop drinking so much and cutting yourself, talk to whoever you want to talk to about whatever, wear brighter clothes, listen to all kinds of music (i prefer reggae!) , and just live your life and be happy! :D
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Oh Dear,
TELL your parents immediately!. You should see a doctor, first your family physician, or a psychiatrist, and psychologist if deemed necessary!.
The Net is NOT THE ANSWER FOR YOU!.
TELL YOUR PARENT (YOU DON'T NEED TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO, HAVE THEM TAKE YOU TO SEE A DOCTOR!.
There are legally prescribed anti-depression medicines and more than twice weekly therapy most often than not helps others to lessen the debilitating effect of depression and finally alleviating it through medication and therapy
LISTEN: I AM A PARENT; I ENCOURAGE MY CHILDREN TO TELL ME HOW THEY FEEL, ONE OF MY SONS HAD ANXIETY ATTACKS AND WHEN HE FINALLY DISCUSSED IT WITH ME, WE WENT TO A PSYCHIATRIST FOR MEDICATION, AND PSYCHOLOGIST FOR WEEKLY THERAPY SESSIONS!. SO LISTEN TO ME AS A PARENT: TELL YOUR PARENTS HOW YOU FEEL AND LET THEM HELP YOU!. THEY WILL!.
You are only 14!. Get help the right way and not through self mutilation or searching the Net!. YOU NEED TO BE UNDER THE CARE OF A DOCTOR!.
Please please tell your parents and have them take you to a doctor!.
I wish and pray you do as i suggest, and that your depression will alleviate eventually through appropriate means: under care of a doctor and therapy session!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
TELL your parents immediately!. You should see a doctor, first your family physician, or a psychiatrist, and psychologist if deemed necessary!.
The Net is NOT THE ANSWER FOR YOU!.
TELL YOUR PARENT (YOU DON'T NEED TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO, HAVE THEM TAKE YOU TO SEE A DOCTOR!.
There are legally prescribed anti-depression medicines and more than twice weekly therapy most often than not helps others to lessen the debilitating effect of depression and finally alleviating it through medication and therapy
LISTEN: I AM A PARENT; I ENCOURAGE MY CHILDREN TO TELL ME HOW THEY FEEL, ONE OF MY SONS HAD ANXIETY ATTACKS AND WHEN HE FINALLY DISCUSSED IT WITH ME, WE WENT TO A PSYCHIATRIST FOR MEDICATION, AND PSYCHOLOGIST FOR WEEKLY THERAPY SESSIONS!. SO LISTEN TO ME AS A PARENT: TELL YOUR PARENTS HOW YOU FEEL AND LET THEM HELP YOU!. THEY WILL!.
You are only 14!. Get help the right way and not through self mutilation or searching the Net!. YOU NEED TO BE UNDER THE CARE OF A DOCTOR!.
Please please tell your parents and have them take you to a doctor!.
I wish and pray you do as i suggest, and that your depression will alleviate eventually through appropriate means: under care of a doctor and therapy session!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Well darling, that depends!.
Sounds to me like you are having a difficult time coping with life!.I suggest that you ask your parents to take you to a psychiatrist and perhaps go on medication to assist with your personal issues before going to a institution!.
It is a wise idea to share your feelings with your parents so they know what is going on with you and can try to understand!.
Also, there is a supplement called "SAM-e" that is suppose to help boost your mood that you might want to try!.You can get it at any local drug store!.
Still, talking your feelings might help you try to cope and overcome some issues!.
Suicide isn't a genetic trait, so don't think that just because others have committed suicide in your family, you are doomed for the same destiny!.
Also, don't forget that hormones do some crazy things to you! you are a teen going through hormonal changes PLUS a female going through female changes, you have a double whammy!
Good luck and hope all works out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sounds to me like you are having a difficult time coping with life!.I suggest that you ask your parents to take you to a psychiatrist and perhaps go on medication to assist with your personal issues before going to a institution!.
It is a wise idea to share your feelings with your parents so they know what is going on with you and can try to understand!.
Also, there is a supplement called "SAM-e" that is suppose to help boost your mood that you might want to try!.You can get it at any local drug store!.
Still, talking your feelings might help you try to cope and overcome some issues!.
Suicide isn't a genetic trait, so don't think that just because others have committed suicide in your family, you are doomed for the same destiny!.
Also, don't forget that hormones do some crazy things to you! you are a teen going through hormonal changes PLUS a female going through female changes, you have a double whammy!
Good luck and hope all works out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Oh, girl, I know that you aren't crazy! Is there anything bothering you at home or something!? I went through the same type of depression!. The real reason I was like that was I was having some problems in my family, and I hid all of my emotions!. I would never cry although I felt like I wanted to!. I am a good liar too!. I wanted to be the strong one in my family!. In doing so, though, I hurt myself!. I am not trying to preach to you or anything!. But, have you ever gone to a sunday school at church!? That is a good way to have some clean fun, and forget about your depression!. I really don't think you need to go to a mental institute!. Maybe you should be open with your parents!. They love you and they will know what to do!. :) I will pray for you!. I am 15, so I am familiar with those feelings!. I hope you feel better soon! :)Www@Answer-Health@Com