I'm 13 and I think I have clinical depression. How can I tell i took a test and it said i more than likely

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did. i think about suicide alot and am down almost all the time the only time im happy is w/ my internet bf and im an anorexic who cuts herself. my dad doesnt want me on drugs. and he knows im depressed any ideas?

Answer 1

If you're seriously considering suicide and inflicting pain upon yourself then it sounds like you could use some help. I was diagnosed depressed as an adult, and I didn't think I was at all! Also didn't believe in taking drugs for it, and was very skeptical about it being a real disease at all. Boy was I wrong. There are some great medications out there if you need them, but you should start with a very effective non-drug therapy called cognitive therapy. Go get the book called "Feeling Good" by David Burns. It will help you self-diagnose effectively, help you feel like you're not crazy, educate you about depression, and give you some coping mecanisms quickly. If that's still a struggle, a combination of medication and cognitive therapy may be what you need. Start with the book though. Dad can't compain about that! :-)
Also - remeber that you're 13 and being a teenager is tough. It was for everyone who went through it. Don't be too hard on yourself, and don't lose sight of the fact that you will grow, learn, adapt, and get better! Whatever your problem is today, it will be gone or will at least be much smaller very soon. That's a fact!
Oh... and you need to eat. Nobody's brain functions properly without proper nutrition. No depression drugs will help if you're starving. Any doctor will tell you that. Maybe you should treat youself to a banana split. That will fill you up and make you happy!

Answer 2

Parents can be a tremendous resource, offering support, direction, encouragement. Your question implies that there is a "disconnect" between you and your father. Whether he assists or not, it is VERY important that you receive professional help for some of the problems that you have shared. You need to get to a doctor or counselor as soon as possible. There is no way you can deal with this all on your own. You've taken the first step by sharing here. Make up your mind that you are going to get better and seek help. You deserve it!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

DON'T WAIT GET HELP! TALK TO A SCHOOL COUNCILOR AND THEY MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR DAD AND YOUR PROBLEMS.SOME TIMES PARENTS DON'T WANT TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM MAYBE THEY THINK ITS THERE FAULT.DON'T TRY TO GO AT THIS ALONE GET HELP.THERE IS HELP OUT THERE YOU DON'T HAVE TO FEEL THAT WAY MY. STEPDAUGHTER WAS LIKE YOU AND MEDICATION AND COUNSELING HELPED HER A LOT. HANG IN THERE.

Answer 5

you should really get professional help before you seriously hurt yourself. depression and anorexia should not go untreated.
good luck

Answer 6

get professional help. NOW. You'd be amazed at how doctors can help you...do this for yourself and do it right now.