Am I depressed?

Question

Constant breakdowns. Afraid i'll never find happiness. I'm the lonliest person, super sensitive. Mother is bi-bolar unaware of how much she hurts me. parents are super strict.divorced. Not allowed tp hangout with boys (I'm going to be a senior in hs) i can never stay out late they always need to talk to my "friends" parents. I can never go out. My sister, we're close. And she is going away for a year to travel the world. I don't know how I will manage without her. She helps me with the situation with my mom. I need her. I don't have a real true best friend that i can always count on. I want one more than anything. My "friends" never call me they know i can never stay out late enough. My parents won't let me drive until i'm 18 i hate it. No one knows this is how i feel. My parents would freak if they knew i wanted a therapist. I've liked the same boy for 4 years who doesn't want me. My body even feeIs tired, weak. have absolutely no one. I FEEL HOPELESS, POWERLESS. EVERYTHING HURTS...

Answer 1

I understand how you feel; I've been there. Depression hurts. You can overcome depression. There is online support groups and people there you can talk with. If you listen and talk, you will feel better. There are some exercises and vitamins and possibly foods to eat that will help you feel better. The support group listed below is free. You can e-mail me also at [e-mail]

Answer 2

The teen-aged years are hard for everyone but your set of circumstances are more difficult than the average. Find out if there is a therapist in your town that will see you at no charge or 'sliding scale' price and go talk. That would be a public mental health clinic listed under 'local services' in the phone book. The blue pages of most phone books. Everybody needs someone to talk it out with. Your reactions are, believe it or not, fairly normal. You just aren't getting love like you need. We all need love. It'll get better. But really, think about leaving home and supporting yourself when you are old enough.

Answer 3

Life is always alone. No matter how close your friends and family is to you. Everyone is still an island on his own.

I was depressed in the past because of the uncertainty that holds for me in future. Sad. Totally hopeless. I almost even die in an illness.

Now I have changed. Depression is a waste of my time. There are many things to do and see while I am alive. Same for you. Life is bad when you feel down, and life is bright when you feel great. Therefore life is nothing except what you see it.

Here are some ways I used to get out of my depression:
- Take tyrosine (a component of amino). Take vitamin B & C to fuel your brain and combat stress.
- Get plenty of sun.
- Get plenty of exercise to weat it out and pump oxygen into your brain. If you jog, run as fast as you can until you are out of breath before you stop.
- Analyze your diet. Not enough water or too much acid.
- Meditate by focusing your thoughts on your breathing. Meditate will strengthen your mind.
- Pray alot. Have faith in the religion of your choice. Believing that someone powerful is willing to help you, strengthen your belief you will recover.
- Use auto suggestion first and last thing in the day : "Everyday in every way, I am getting better and better." Repeat the sentence any time your are free like travelling or waiting. Record and play it to yourself. Say it with positive feeling.
- Don't take anti-depression pills because the pills makes you sleepy but it does not help.

Try yoga with realxing music in the morning and night. Your body is linked to your mind. Once your body feel great, our mind will improve.

Wish you the best in everything you do.

Answer 4

Being depressed 4 me has always been a state of mind, sure a therapist would help or a perscription but the latter can mess with ur head after a while (anti-depressants). If anything ur young and have the rest of ur life, maybe try to look for positives and not negatives but most importantly be happy even if all hell is breaking loose.

Answer 5

Women have this problem all the time including myself,you have to find something to focus on in life and that's hard for a teen,but you can talk to your counselor at school and they will not tell anyone if you ask them not to,you just need someone to confide in and talk to,you may not always like the answers you get but at least you have someone to talk to about things and generally a friend is better than a family member.Parents can be rough at times when you want to do things like go out or stay out late,but it's because they worry and want the best for their kid.As far as the boy you like don't be afraid to at least make conversation,you never know,he may like you as well and don't know how to approach you.Pick yourself up,don't be so down on yourself.
Good Luck!
Denise...........P.S. if all else fails talk to god at least he listens and ask him to help you find peace and happiness in your life.

Answer 6

your parents sound very controlling because maybe they think you don't know any better. Thats okay most parents are because they have much more life experience and they care about you very much. I would approach them and tell them how you feel. Suggest a compromise. What do you want to do with your life. Tell them some of your life goals......college, career, relationships. Tell them how much you appreciate them, but that they are making you feel unloved and controlled like a pet. Let them know how it feels and how it makes you feel. I can guarantee together you guys can come up with something that will work best for everyone.

Answer 7

yes you are defently depressed.

i think your parents are just to worried about you and thats why they are strikt like that.
your friends are no friends when they act like that.believe me,sometimes its better to have no friends then to have "friends" who will let u hang when u need them.and this people u know would defently let u hang!!!
this situation with this boy:try to forget him,i know its easier to say then to do,but u have to try to leave him behind you,because u are downing yourself with that.and u like this boy for 4 years and he still dont want u?believe me he doesnt deserve u!!!the right one will come and he wont let u wait for anything!!NO BOY OF THIS WORLD IS WORTH IT TO LOSE ONE TEAR;AND THE BOY WHO IS WORTH IT WILL NOT MAKE U CRY!!!!!!!
i can imagine how u feel that your sister is leaving for one year,and she is the only one who u can talk to. but im shure she will call u sometimes when u ask her for it!!!

try to change some things,make something new and try to leave the past behind.u will break yourself when u go on like that.a therapist might help u,but the best way is to do it by your own,cause it is really hard to find the right therapist who can really help.and besides that,he support u but he cant take your pain away!!!!u should try to write your feelings down,maybe in a poem,maybe u will feel a little better when u just let it out!!

it wont be easy,but im shure u will get it!!it needs time!!

Answer 8

You should go to the Dr. tell them everything. Even if you don't need medication, it may help you to talk to a therapist or a counselor. Just don't be afraid and be honest. There is help out there. I have over come it and you can too. Be strong and never ever give up.

Answer 9

Why the hell are you relying on other people to make you happy? you need to be your self and no matter what you need to understand that nothing is forever. Not the punishments, the days without friends and such. You need to realize how beautiful life is. Regardless of where you're at. except if you're here in iraq with me, then yeah you should have a reson to be depressed. Other than , realize that you're healthy, you ahve your whole life ahead of you. You're not missing much, and i'm sure that when you're 18 and you get more freedom you will enjoy it because you will be able to do alot more and for the first time....... just be yourself and strive for tomorrow. have you tried "myspace" you can meet alot of people there..... hope this helps.... and don't do anything stupid !!!

Answer 10

First thing first. Get out of self pity mode....because that's not going to do you any good. I know staying out late ..hanging around with boy friend is FUN in that age BUT if you can't then that's not the end of the world. Remember every parents want to protect their children (sometime over protect) to ensure they don't get into trouble. Believe me you'll know the true meaning of this when you have kids of your own. Anyway, to kill the depression you should try meditation. Divert your energy and attention in something worthwhile. Like take up Art, learn music, or start writing. BTW do you know your peers prefer to use BLOGs to socialize these days without even stepping out of their room. Blogs serves good as your web dairy, and allows to meet new friends. So explore...the new possibilities. Write to express, BE Responsible, and be safe.