Am I showing signs of depression?!

Am I showing signs of depression?

Am a 16 year-old girl who for the past few weeks (end of school, summer) has been having these problems:

It takes me a long time to go to sleep ( to many thoughts of getting good grades, doing well at sports, family's health, SAT, driving, etc...

I'm always tired (even if I get 8-10 hrs of sleep)

I always want to be alone and don't want to hang out with friends or go shopping.

I'm crying a lot especially at night even though nothing severe or bad has happened.

My mind is so flustered and I so stressed out----and its summer!

Help me! Can I fix all this!

Sounds like you are showing some pretty normal signs of depression. Depression is more common than you know in your age group. There are several young adults and teenagers on perscription anti depresents. I would talk with your parents and see if they cant help you to talk with someone over the summer nad possibly get your balanced on a med. That way when you go back for school in the early fall you will be much better and more prepared and feel better about everything. Good luck sweetie! I know how you feel. High school can be so stressful!!!! You deserve to be relaxed and happy and out having a great time!