I think i am suffering from depression but am i really?!


Question: I think i am suffering from depression but am i really?
I can't eat because i fear that i will get fat and hate myself even more, i sit in my room with the blinds down and the lights off, i think about suicide a lot, whenever my parents tell me i cant hang with friends i get overemotional, i get into fights with friends a lot over stupid things, i have attempted suicide a few times, whenever i am in school i cannot focus and i feel like there is nothing to care about, i feel unmotivated and cant do my homework or any work for that matter. Am i depressed or is there something else thats wrong?

Answers:

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! Have you ever told anyone about the way that you have been feeling or gotten help for the suicide attempts? It can be hard to tell the people we care about that we are struggling, but it is important to get a support system in place when going through tough times. Is there a trusted adult such as a parent, pastor, or guidance counselor that you could talk with? It does sound like you have some of the symptoms of depression but you will not know that for sure unless you get some professional help. 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!!

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Sounds like depression to me. A lot of people I know are depressed, and they have similar or lesser of these problems, and they are still diagnosed with depression. Depression is just caused by large gaps between neuron transmitters in the brain, which the neuron messages have to jump through to take messages around the body.
I would say yes, but I'm not a doctor. You should get it check out though.

Friends, and family is in the medical feild



Dear One, Please call: 1-800/suicide or 911 or go to the nearest ER if you are feeling suicidal.

I believe your instincts are correct. It sounds like depression. You should also see your family doctor because many physical ailments mimic depression. Depression is a serious illness and it can fool us into thinking endless negative thoughts that can lead to suicidal ideation. Please get some help asap. Take good care of yourself.



I understand where you are coming from . I have been in your shoes and still am. I suffer from horrible depression and have tried ending my life before. I went to a threparist and they cared about nothing except making money. Someone says alprazolam or xanax helps with depression it doesnt. I used to have a prescription to xanax and it helped my anxiety not my depression at all. God bless i feel for ya

My own life



I think this is all just a part of growing up, I remember feeling exactly like this from about 13-16 but looking back at what I was like seems so silly now. There is so much left to experience in life, don't let emotions and hormones get you down. You will be okay :)

If you find this isnt the root of the problem then deff go and speak to a doctor! Hope you get things sorted



Yeah you are depressed. I had similar if not the exact same symptoms. Go get some help. My great grandfather commited suicide so i think you can get it genetically. Dont try to commit suicide if you try to then call the suicide hotline and they will get you through it. i wish you luck.

Personal Experience



Yes this sounds like depression, and it is very common during teenage years. Go and see the doctor as soon as possible. There is no reason to keep suffering like this.



Yeah your definatly depressed. You should see a doctor for anti depressants.

Been there



You need to talk to someone, and a specialist.



youre either depressed or going through puberty. same with me




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