Do i have depression? or is there something wrong with me...?!

Do i have depression? or is there something wrong with me...?

i never want to do things that used to love to do. i mean, i'm going to Paris in august, but i'm not even looking forward to that... all i seem to want to do is sleep. i don't even care if i ever get up... and the worst part is that i sometimes want to hurt myself, but i don't because i know it's a horrible thing to do thing to do, but sometimes it's really hard to fight against.

i've had some bad things happen to me though, like an abusive stepmom and an ignorant dad, but i still don't know why i feel this way.

i try not to dwell on bad things that have happened, you know, and think about all the great things that make life good and livable. but sometimes it's hard to find anything worthwhile...

on top of that, my body has been aching like mad. i loose feeling in my left hand sometimes and i don't know why.

can someone tell me what's going on? i think i might need help.

2 days ago
i'm 15, by the way. if that explains or helps with anything.

2 days ago
i've felt this way for about... six months

Hi, you may well have depression.
Have a look at the webiste in the sources box below and take a look at the Symptoms of Depression page where you can use the checklist to give you an idea of whether you may be depressed or not.

If you do think you have depression please consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis, but don't worry there are many things you can do to improve your situation and overcome depression.

Take a look at the Self Help pages for some ideas on what you can do to help yourself.

Hope this helps.