I'm 14 years old, and I have been depressed for a little over 2 years. I went to a therapist for a half a year, and she never prescribed me anything, and even I thought it was horomones. I discontinued therapy when I started being happier. Recently I started having panicattacks, constant anxiety, + depression, so I went back to therapy. After only one appointment she offered I go on an antidepressant. I never really took my symptoms that seriously until now, and I'm wondering if I really need one? I don't sleep well, I only eat once a day, all I want to do is lay in bed, I'm pessimistic, I have panic attacks, I'm generally sad alot, I have hypomania occasionly, I wake up tired and stay that way until I sleep, BUT I don't self harm or truely consider suicide. I always took my depression as just part of "growing up," but now that's really weighing me down I'm scared I'm going to have this for the rest of my life. Will antidepressants help me? What about side effects? Will I still be me?
2006-10-05
03:55:15
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