Do I have depression? What can I do about this?!
Question: Do I have depression? What can I do about this?
When I was 11, I started competitively skateboarding and constantly trying to learn new tricks. I remember when I was always skating I felt happier even though I still had occasional thoughts of suicide.
When I was 12, I severely bruised the tissue in my foot to where I couldn't skate for 6 months, during these 6 months, the sadness came back. When my foot had healed up, I wasn't as into skateboarding because I had become addicted to an MMORPG game, which I started sitting around and playing all day.
At around the same time I started playing this game, I had read lots of religious conspiracy theories online and so I quit thinking of suicide out of fear of going to hell.
Now I'm 15, and I still skate and I play this game but I've learned to balance it out with other activities. I rarely think about suicide unless things are at their absolute worst, but I think I could still be depressed because I show some of the symptoms. I have a lot of trouble staying focused, I a lot of anxiety at times, I rarely feel like talking or opening up to people, I'm usually very irritable, and I tend to think very pessimistically. Also, I've noticed that ever since my major issues with being bullied, I've had lots of stomach problems except for when I was somewhat happy and constantly skateboarding.
Also, if I do have depression, I don't know what I should do about it. If I tell my parents they'll just think I'm trying to get attention.
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It sounds pretty serious. I would recommend you go see a therapist and talk it over with him. Also, try to talk it over with your parents, don't assume. Truth is they may not realize what you're going through. Don't shut them out. They may be your greatest resource.
I know it can be hard, I too was in your situation at your age. Life can be difficult at times, but it should never be to the point where you take your own life. You still have so much to live and love to give. Don't let your past pave your future. There are plenty of people that cherish you and love you. Surround yourself with them and try not to think about what has hurt you. Know that there is always someone who is available to help. I will provide a link with the phone numbers of some organizations that may be able to help.
Be strong and God bless.
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
No way, you tell your parents right now, you know what helped me put of a little depression I had, music, it helped me a lot now I understand there is something to life try it but tell your parents too
Good luck,
I knew your pain you can stop it and be happy :)
I've struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts quite a bit, too. I've a similar past, too. (Odd. o.o)
Anyhow, I've sort of had some experiences that really hardened my heart. I'm tough as nails now. Just be forewarned, that chances are you'll have some more experiences that will toughen you up a bit.
And if you don't want to go to your parents, try a really close friend that you can trust, or even a school counceller.
Life experiences