I think I have had depression for about 3 years now, and it's getting worse.!


Question: I think I have had depression for about 3 years now, and it's getting worse!. What should I do!?
And how do I know if I haven't just been sad this whole time!?

I get very anxious and stressed over small situations!. I am exremely insecure!. The eating disorder I had in high school is coming back!. I embarrass myself and my friends at times because I act out to cover up my insecurities!. I act like a ***** all the time!. I get physically sick when I've had a bad day!.

How do you bring this up to a doctor!? How do I know they won't roll their eyes at me because I'm just like every other teenager out there!? I'm ashamed and confused!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Go see a psychiatrist!. Your general doctor wouldnt' be able to help you in this department!.

Sounds like there are three major things you need treated:
1!. Depression
2!. Eating Disorder
3!. Anxiety

If you get the right help, I would be that all three are related to one another!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Anxiety and stress are not normal for teenagers!.
Eating disorders are not normal for anyone!.

You need to see a doctor, and if they roll their eyes and tell you that you are 'like every other teenager out there' then you need to see a different doctor!. Anxiety and depression will only get worse over time if not treated properly!.

Go see a doctor, asap!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

you need to have confidence in your doctor, you should maybe seek the assistance of a therapist!. These people are trained professionals and should not ever behave in such a way!. Your friends and other doubting members of your family may but these people should not!. You can even first try your school councilor and they may assist you in finding a specialist but be sure to include the details about how long and when you have these feelings and how long they linger!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

there is no need to be ashamed sweetie, i am depressed also like every other teenager, you need to tell your doctor because you don't deserve to live with it for so long or even at all, tell them about your depression you should most likely see a psychiatrist they can prescribe you medication and techniques to get rid of it!. Good luck with it all!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Depression is very hard for a doctor to diagnose in a patient, so you'd have to be very specific as to what you are telling them!. Explain to them the extent of your depression, the anxiety, being physically sick etc!. They'll certainly give you some creditable advice, if nothing else!.

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If you need help don't be scared to ask the doctor because i am 13 years old and i have a anxiety and nervous stomach my doctor could not figure out over the summer what was wrong i had blood work done constantly and i had cat scans done and many other test done!. After all that work i found out that i had a cyst on my ovary and i have anxiety and a nervous stomach so don't be afraid to ask because none else is suffering but you! So get helpWww@Answer-Health@Com

deppresion is a sickness!.!.!.!.
I have been deppressed for a long time now too, but not as severe as you describe!.
There are doctors that prescribe medicine for yo to take that REALLY do help!.!.!.I use Lexepro (think thats how you spell it!?)
The more severe, the higher the dose!. I think that you will find the medicine helps a lot!.
The doctor had me fill out a survey type of thing, and it had a lot of questions asking about eating, weight, and other stuff!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

NO!!!!! YOU CAN'T THINK ABOUT SUICIDE!
Ignore your boyfriend- if he laughs at that, he should absolutely not be your boyfriend!. You need a supportive atmosphere!. Don't listen to him!.

If you have had feelings like that, either see your doctor or call a teen help line! They are always waiting to assist people like you and won't blow it off as foolishness!.

please!.!.!. the world needs you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You are not just like every other teenager out there, you are you!. You need to seek professional help!. Talk to your parents, explain how you feel; explain that depression and anxiety are serious disorders that need to be treated by a professional!.
Good Luck, sweetie!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

To all who are depressed or thinking self inflicted injury,,,,,,You Are Not Alone!. There are people you can talk to!. I personally lost someone in 2006 due to severe depression!. It is the worst kind of pain a person can live with!. If I knew then what I know now, he might still be here!. So please Talk to someone who will listen!. I have met many people who are willing to talk!. http://www!.kidica!.com/raising-children/t!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Well talk to your school councilor if you are worried about the doctor!. They should be able to give you some sound advice that is what they are trained for!.

If not then suck it up and go to the doctor, that is the only way you are going to feel better!.

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I cannot stress this enough!. SEE A THERAPIST/COUNSELOR/PSYCHIATRIST!.

If your behavior, mood, or attitude is becoming a huge problem in your life, then you need help!. Just talking to someone that knows what you're talking about will help!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

ask your doctor!. They WANT their patients to open up to them so telling them you think youre depressed will help you greatly!.
if you dont want to talk to your doctor, call kids helpline and you can talk to someone about it!. phone number: 1800 55 1800Www@Answer-Health@Com

Dump the boyfriend for one thing!. If he cared about you he would try to help, not laugh in your face!. He could be a big part of the depression!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

See a psychiatrist if you'd like medication for your disorder or a psychologist if you just want someone to talk to!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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I cannot emphasize health and nutrition!. Good quality B vitamins to help the-central nervous system!. read about amino acids!. educate yourself on natural therapies!.Talk to your parents about seeing a counselor who will give you naturally based therapy!.There are a few people who truly need pharmaceuticals, but there are so many other options!. Taking prescriptions can have adverse effects!. I have a family member who suffered from severe depression and anxiety as a teen, who, even though nutrition was emphasized, was given many different meds!. with many side effects!. This is what it takes to find the right med !.So try getting healthy and see if you have Naturopaths in your state!.BUT TALK TO YOUR PARENTS AND SEE A COUNSELOR!. Do not self medicate it can lead to serious addictions!. FYI a psychiatrist prescribes meds!. a counselor does the therapy, If you think just talking will help out!. Go online and get a teen suicide phone number!. As for your boyfriend, don't mean to dis all you guys, but they aren't very sensitive and don't know how to react to such matters, see if he takes you seriously in the next few days then dump him if he doesn't, right now you need to think of healing yourself and he will only make it worse if hes not helpful!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Try talking to your parents first about it and explaining the same things you said to us here!. Calmly and in a normal tone of voice!. Try not to get excited and upset when you tell them!. If you don't feel like you can talk to your parents try speaking to a school counselor or a close friend that you think you can trust and confide in!.

Your parents and counselor and your best choices though because they can tell you and help you get advice from medical people that specialize in depression!. They won't roll their eyes at you and will give you ideas on what to do!.

Don't feel ashamed or confused!. Everyone at one time or another gets depressed to some degree!. Its silly not to try and get help for it if you cannot get out of the depression on your own!. You may just need weekly counseling sessions and not take any medication!. Just try and talk to your parents and tell them what is going on with you!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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