What should I do?

Question

I'm fifteen and recently i've been getting really depressed and really upset really easily lately. All it takes is one word said the wrong way and im either ready to cuss someone out or crying my eyes out. I have alot of issues going on right now and I don't really have anyone to talk to because my counselor is having favorism problems and my friends.....well i just cant talk to them. What should I do? Should I ask my mom to take me to a psychiatrist or another counselor? I just don't want to be like this anymore.

Answer 1

Aww.. well, you'll have those days. I'm 15 as well, and if your friends are just sucking you can IM me on AIM or Yahoo messenger: ImHappy1dering

Seriously, if you just need to talk. I know it might seem weird since I'm a complete stranger.. but whatever, I guess you don't have to talk to me.

Answer 2

This is just a suggestion, but before you go to the docter to take meds try and look back at the time when you were happy, right before you became "depressed". It may be because something in your life has changed or altered in some way, that your unhappy about. Take a deep look into your life; past, present, and think about the future. What's significantly different? It could be your own mindset or way of thinking has changed, are you expecting too much or yourself, falling short, and being too hard on yourself. When I was in middle school, I remember my life being almost perfect, I got good grades, social life was fun, sports life was great, all the above and most of all my relationship with God was good. Things have changed alittle since then- especially the realtionship with God aspect and my life had a little rumble for awile, anyway, think about it. If you don't get what I'm saying do what the other person said. GOod luck.

Answer 3

It would seem that you have some stressors in your life. The best course of action is identify what is stressing you out and work through those issues. You're ability to handle stress is also a factor. Simple things like fitness and diet play a large role in how well you cope with things. A run or some time spent doing things you enjoy are greatly therapeutic. Most important is finding what is setting you off and work to treat it. Your mom should be a great help and yes, God is an awesome help too (just be patient with the results). Doing something about it is very mature, be sure to follow through though.

Answer 4

You are a very wise young person for asking the question and asking for help. Having the desire to feel better means that you have a good attitude and are looking forward to where you want to be. Whatever you do, keep focused on doing what is needed to get there. Asking your Mom to take you to another counselor or Psychiatrist is a good idea. Sometimes you can connect with some people better than others and its good to find someone that you feel is helping you get to feeling better.

Your a bright person and I commend you for taking control of your own feelings. Your well on your way to being a balanced and healthy person.
Also, try to be alittle easier on yourself and when you get those feelings, try to add some humor to your day by reading a joke book or finding a funny movie to watch. Life has its moments, and we have to counter them with humor and laughter. Even when we have to laugh at ourselves sometimes.

Be strong, and be well.

Answer 5

You're 15 and sometimes feeling bad is normal, you are a teenager but if you feel so bad, if you feel that emptyness is a normal thing then go to a psychiatrist. Your mom will be happy to take you because your mom loves you and wants you to be ok. I am 27 now and when I was your age I felt very depressed, I think my depression started when I was like 12. I never told to anybody and when I was like 20I exploded and it was awful. Sometimes I think my life would of been better if I would of gone to a psychiatrist when I was your age or younger. Life is for enjoying, specially your age and if you think you need help then go with your mom and her ask her to take you. You don't need to suffer this when outside there are people who can help you.
Good luck and please tell to your mom.

Answer 6

I actually just went through this same situation a few months ago. I would say the best thing you should do is to talk to your friend that is the closest to you (as far as friendship relationship) and just talk to them because you think that you can't talk to your friends but you actually can (the trick to it is to talk to your bestest best friend out of all your friends) and share with them what is on your mind but I would say to only share what you feel comfortable sharing and in the end, you will actually feel better over time. I also would say that if your case is more serious than what I am thinking, then go ahead and seek professional help if you feel that is what you need.

Answer 7

It is probably puberty still. You have to find out what is REALLY bothering you. there must be a reason. People don't get like that for no reason. Just don't go for any pills that early in life. Sometimes it is the best to wait it out, and for starters, understand that you are not feeling to well. Surround your self with people you like, spend as much time out doors as you can, go on a couple of dates, and don't watch scary or sad movies for now. Self help is very important.

Answer 8

You are not alone with what you are going through. Fifteen is a tough age. Hormones play a big role in your life right now and maybe if you went and talked to someone you would feel better about your life. Good luck to you.

Answer 9

Absolutely ask your mom to take you to a psychiatrist. I have a friend in a very similar situation, and I have been myself. Getting help is the best thing you can do for yourself. Its nothing to be stressed about. You're taking care of you. Its the first step in feeling better.

Answer 10

Its tough being that age!

Im 23 now so im no expert on life in general but I remember being 16 and hating life and not really caring if I lived or died.

When you start feeling like you are gonna get upset, take a deep breath & count to 10 - then try to remind yourself to look on the bright side of life.

When ever something goes wrong for me, I always tell myself "hey, things could be worse!"

Good luck