Why do I have VERY SHORT DEPRESSION???

Question

I have high-expeting, emotional& some physical abusing parents, who I'm NEVER good enough for. And 2 years ago, I got REALLY depressed, because of them& I even tried to commit suicide. But that was 2 years ago. My depression eneded... BUT, at sometime on a day (mostly nights- about 3 times a week) I just somehow think about the times when my parents really hurted me (like a month ago, my dad said to leave his house, because I was too much trouble), and I just start crying, and think about suicide and stuff... It's like I have depression, but it goes away in about 2 to 5 hours, and then I'm normal again... I have NO idea WHY this happens, and HOW can I STOP it? I mean, I KNOW my parents are still like that, (as they were 2 years ago), and I do get hurt from them (still), but why can't I just get over what they did, and NOT have these super-short depression (if it is- I don't kno...) Can someone tell me what's wrong w/ me??? Thanks guys...

BTW, Do I have Bipolar??? (The depression part- not the hyper-crazy one?) I think I MIGHT, but I'm not sure...

Answer 1

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DN99999

Answer 2

depression is a very common disease in todays world because of indifferences in general - and people who has a cheery façade but inside they really dont pay much attention - all these contributes to an emptiness.
If your parents are insensitive to your feelings to the point of hurting you, you must not look to them to help you out of the depression because they are part of the problem; the cause of it. Go to a neighbourhood clinic - if you are sensitive about going to a school clinic - stigma attached to having depression - join some local groups doing sports, choose a sport that you like and can do with pleasure for example jazz dancing -
when you are feeling the on coming of depression; go outside of the house; ride a bike - even if its far away - do physical activity feel the sun and air around you; the grass; the birds etc: head for the community centre where people do active things; knitting or dancing; painting; small sculptures; collage; craft works; cooking; make some cookies ; all good: Get your hands moving - and see what you could do to create something new. Seeing the new thing will help you change ideas.
Depression is very common; just get out of the house go to a community centre; a sports centre; a library; a supermarket; - anyplace with live people - not cinema (virtual world) ) but live people:
Take a look around you; observe and listen. What are they wearing; how do they walk etc. what might be the conversation; do they have a weekend job? Life is interesting; new.

Answer 3

Some depression is normal. You went through alot and I am so sorry. You need to talk to a therapist and not be ashamed of it. Suicide is not a solution. If you get help you will be able to live your life as happy as you want it. If your parents make you feel bad I say cut the strings and stop talking to them. Look at things around you like the beautiful flowers and trees. Look at the brighter things in life. Do not allow your parents to win better yourself and be the best person you can be.

Answer 4

you should seek counseling for you and your parents as well look for family counseling.I know my parents are the same way hardly ever have nothing nice to say to me! its hurts more than hearing it from friends or peers unfortunately i didn't succeed in getting enough help so i struggle with my self esteem and can never stay focused i have been put on several different depression meds etc. and what helps too is just talking to someone keeping close Friends and family members at your side.

Answer 5

Honestly it sounds like it might be some type of post-traumatic-stress-disorder. If you've spent your entire life living with, and being raised by, people who continuously and deliberately make you feel worthless, you're going to feel worthless.
First of all, get away from your parents in whatever way you need to. Secondly, see a therapist, talk about it, work through it, and learn how to get over it.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Well, for one thing, nothing is wrong with you. Depression is a normal reaction in a young girl who is living with abusive parents. How are you supposed to feel? Thrilled beyond belief? No, of course not.

I know your moods come and go and are up and down, but that's to be expected as well. It sounds like your home life is up and down and your moodiness reflects that. You are not mentally ill and you do not have bipolar or anything else. Like I said, your reactions are normal for someone in your situation.

I am very concerned about you! I absolutely do not want you to hurt yourself, and I don't think you have anyone close to you that you can talk to. I know it may be hard, but I want you to talk to your school counselor about this. Even if you are still on summer vacation, the school counselors should have already reported for work.

Don't be afraid or embarrassed. Counselors went to school to be counselors because they want to help people. No one makes them have that job. Counselors are also trained to be sensitive to your fear of your parents, and they will not violate your trust by saying something to them that will expose you to more abuse.

I want you to tell them that you feel like hurting yourself sometimes, because someone needs to take care of you and help you. Will you please do this?

I also want you to email me back and keep me updated. You have my personal email already. It's the one that starts with jj. I will send it to you again anyway, just in case you don't have it.

We all care about you. Please don't be afraid to get help.

Answer 7

Honey, if you tried to hurt yourself 2 years ago, you should have been put under a doctor's care and been followed all this time. Depression is treatable. If your parents are so insensitive that they did not insist on this, go to your school nurse or counselor.

Answer 8

If your a teenager, go to your counsler at school, just FIND HELP. Depression is EXTREAMLY SERIOUS!! Especially suicidal ideation. this is NO JOKE. I had severe depression as a teen, and it rearely goes away, any kind of depression. Some people are probubly going to tell you that you are "Bi-Polar" but no one can diagnose you, no one can tell you what you have or what is wrong with you but a doctor. GO TO A COUNSLER. Get help, don't become a statistic. 2-5 hours is a very long time when you are depressed, seek out help. Don't be afraid, there are many many people out there who want to help you. Ups and downs are normal in teen years but if you are this depressed it is NOT normal. Please Please Please Please seek professional help, please. and dont' freak out like your crazy or something this kind of thing is Very Very Very commen in young adults, very commen. Just try to get help and you will be fine.

Answer 9

U may be Bi-Polar like me, it's also called manic depression. I would look up a reputable site on Bi-Polar depression and see if u really have the symptoms. I too came from an abusive household and i have empathy babe.
Good luck

Answer 10

call social services and tell them about your parents. They should be locked up. Then seek counseling. You can't fix your problem until you get rid of the things that cause the problem (i.e. your parents) As much as you don't want to betray them because you love them, think about whether they really love you. If they do, then why do they treat you like that? My parents don't and I believe they love me very much.

Answer 11

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