A call for help: I think I may be depressed?!
Question: A call for help: I think I may be depressed?
Also, I take what people have to say about me to heart. Obviously my self esteem and self confidence is pretty low. There are people at school that hate me for no reason, and there are random people who have no idea who I am that hate me. Having that said, I feel like everyone hates me. All of a sudden my friends are being mean to me, too.
I am 14-years-old and obviously a freshman in high school. I'm not sure if I'm just depressed or this is what all teens are going through.
Answers:
Merisa, you do indeed have chronic depression. Guess what? Most people do and dont realize it. Its good however that you do.
Its like this, life in general can be depressing. People are mean. Life is unfair.
.But you cant let life get you down. You cant. But life does get us down, and thts when we look to the people who care. Who loves us. Talk to your mom. Im sure she feels the same and wants someone to talk to.
Also, your friends? They arent friends. Real friends would forgive you for pushing them away or acting strangely. They'd understand and be there regardless. And the kids at school too, theyre just kids. Ignore them. Good luck
Dear I don't think the depth or intensity of your depression is normal to what all teens face. You went through particular experiences involving your family which has caused your emotions. It's not just a regular hormone-type thing.
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It sounds more like your just going through a really tough period in your life. It could have caused depression as these are symptoms of depression. Maybe talk to a doctor or counselor
I suggest to vist a psychologist or school counselor.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/dep…
14 years old huh? We should meet.
It sounds like you have a lot going on right now and could use some support. It is great that you are reaching out for help! Death and illness within the family can be one of the hardest things to deal with and it is hard to be strong. It is important to have a strong support system in place when going through hard times. Do you have any other family members such as your parents that you may be able to talk with about how you are feeling? Unfortunately, sometimes we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to relationships and how we believe other people see us. If you are having troubles with you friends, talk with them to see if there is a way to repair the relationship. If you are being mistreated by others at school, it may be wise to let a trusted adult know about the situation so that it can be handled properly. It may seem like the world is crashing down right now, but things can and will get better if you continue to reach out for help!!
If you want to talk or need some advice, please call one of our counselors at 1-800-448-3000. We are youth crisis line and are here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to help. We look forward to hearing from you!!
Take Care,
AC, Counselor
Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
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Depression is a widespread condition, affecting millions of people, Christians and non-Christians alike. Those suffering from depression can experience intense feelings of sadness, anger, hopelessness, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. They may begin to feel useless and even suicidal, losing interest in things and people that they once enjoyed. Depression is often triggered by life circumstances, such as a loss of job, death of a loved one, divorce, or psychological problems such as abuse or low self-esteem.
The Bible tells us to be filled with joy and praise (Philippians 4:4; Romans 15:11), so God apparently intends for us all to live joyful lives. This is not easy for someone suffering from situational depression, but it can be remedied through God's gifts of prayer, Bible study and application, support groups, fellowship among believers, confession, forgiveness, and counseling. We must make the conscious effort to not be absorbed in ourselves, but to turn our efforts outward. Feelings of depression can often be solved when those suffering with depression move the focus from themselves to Christ and others.
Clinical depression is a physical condition that must be diagnosed by a physician. It may not be caused by unfortunate life circumstances, nor can the symptoms be alleviated by one's own will. Contrary to what some in the Christian community believe, clinical depression is not always caused by sin. Depression can sometimes be caused by a physical disorder that needs to be treated with medication and/or counseling. Of course, God is able to cure any disease or disorder. However, in some cases, seeing a doctor for depression is no different than seeing a doctor for an injury.
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