is thoughts on killing yourself a sign of depression?

Question

my dad is always stressing me to get good marks. he sometimes hit me with a kitchen spoon - like spanking. its not uncommon since we're from asia.

but now i have bad relationships with my siblings as well. they pick on me and dont listen to me - which makes me really mad. and my parents yell at me for somethings that are not even worth yelling about...

so when my dad punishes me, i cry alot in my bed and think about how i should suicide and make my parents regret how they teated me - but i know i wont do it... but i still think about it!

if this is a depression, how can i get rid of this depression? not pills or medicine, but "natural remidies"...

thanks everyone, but i said im not going to kill my self... >_>

Answer 1

All parents want their kids to do the very best they can do. My mom and dad used to whoop me all the time when I was young. I always ignored my siblings when they got on my nerves. I grew a deaf ear when my mom used to shout about through the house for no good reason.
You're taking things entirely too seriously. Lighten up, don't be so hard on yourself. I'm sure you know when your pops is coming with the "spoon". Just be glad it's not a leather strap or even worse, a switch.(A thin, long tree branch used to beat kids. It's a southern USA tradition!) And remember, you'll be grown soon.

Answer 2

-Yes, it is a very big sign of depression. I have no "natural" remedies for it, however there is one like, relaxing? Try talking with your parents about what things are bothering you and the extreme punishing they are giving you. With the siblings it is all natural. When they are getting older they will be in their own little world at times. Go into your room if they are bothering you and just ignore the fact that they are disrespecting you. To conclude this post, don't think suicidal. People who do that eventually say "Screw it." and commit suicide. Like I said have a talk with your parents, and make sure you are ALONE talking to them, and maybe tell them what's bothering you. I assure you that will probably take some aggervation off and keep those thoughts out of your head.

Answer 3

My dear your dad needs help too. His behaviour towards u is causing you to be depressed. U don't need anti-depressant medication. Ur perfectly normal. Only you are subjected to pressure and physical abuse by ur dad. I understand what ur going through. What does ur mom say when ur dad hits u? They should know hitting a child will do more harm than good. Tell them how u feel. But do not be disrespectful when u do so. Speak up so they will know and hopefully get to ponder on what you will tell them. Violence in the home will not foster good relationships between brothers and sisters. If this does not stop, speak with a guidance counselor at your school.

Answer 4

Do you have a close friend or relative you can talk to in confidence? Someone who will understand and sympathize with your concerns? If not then try your school counselor and/or your clergy if you have one. Remember, suicide is final. There is no changing your mind. You can't just say "oops I change my mind." Once you're dead you are gone forever. I do not know how old you are but I do know things are always only temporary. Time itself will take care of a lot of those depressed feelings you are having. Some of it sounds like teenage anxiety. We all went through it in one form or another. Hang in there. Be strong. And hard as it may seem at times, be forgiving. You will find inner calm that way. Peace and Love.

Answer 5

i'm sorry you're going thru this with your family. it sounds like you have alot of pressure with your parents expecting so much from you. yes you have depression when you think suicide as a way out. because you can't think how to solve this problem suicide thoughts make it seem like a better escape..it's not. there are no natural remedies that really work. if you're a girl our hormones make us react very emotional especially around pms time at that time take something over the counter. maybe it's be helpful to talk with girls in your class your age culture,etc. also the school counselor.. or in LA there's the teen line..call information..

Answer 6

I don't know if it's depression as much as it's feeling the effects of a disfunctional family. If I were you I'd write to Dr. Phil, I wrote once and a producer called me! They really read it, give it a try.
Remember this: You teach people how to treat you. This applies mostly to your siblings as your dad and the spoon thing you can't control. STAND UP for yourself, let them know its NOT OKAY to treat you like that. And if you feel comfortable say to your parents the next time they are yelling at your for no apparent reason....
calmly...When you yell at me, I feel ______, would you please talk to me the way you want to be talked to?
You can do this!

I will be so proud of you when you do!
Good luck babe :)
PP

Answer 7

You poor thing, i can relate to your situation quite a bit and i do think that it is depression. I often think about killing myself though I know i can't do it for the sake of my younger siblings. I think you have the same thing, I am sorry i can't help you but maybe you could talk to you doctor ( although people advise this to me and I never go) I do not know if there is a way to get rid of it, I sometimes wonder this too. I am sorry I cannpt help but try to stay positive and focus on something you enjoy doing. Do not worry about your grades, i did badly at school but I have caught up at college. Even if you don't get great grades, don't worry. i think you need to concentrate on yourself more. it is you're life and you don't have to live up to other peoples expectations. i made that mistake trying to please my dad but now I regret it. Take care, i hope I have helped.

Answer 8

Well I know how you feel when I was child I thought about committing sucide but then I turn to God and that help me through my times. Have you triied talking to your Father and let him know how you feel. Maybe he is under alots of pressure and this is his way to take it out on you. but if you are consider taking your life I pray you want there more to life than what is now. I think you should talk to a counselor at your school. and see what she adviced you to do. before you take such measure. I know I got over my feel of depression and grew up to a good christian girl. I hope I have been some help. take care God loves you.

Answer 9

I do know why the Asian people are the smartest.....they study the hardest and often times, there is way too much pressure from families.....you really need to go to your school counselor and maybe you and your parents can talk this out. They may not realize the pressure you are under....God Bless you and please don't wait.......to get some help.

Answer 10

If you are not getting the amount of protein you need to balance your blood sugar, it can aggravate other stressful situations into bringing on a depression.

www.hufa.org has a symptoms list. You may want to check and see if you have other symptoms. Analyze your family. If you and your sibs inherited low blood sugar from your parents, that may explain some of their behavior.