Help Please.....?

Question

Ok, this is weird asking, but what are the "signs" of depession, or 'Teenage' depession.
It runs in my family, My dad has it and my mum has it a little, and they're both on Zo-whatever.
My father thinks I might have it, he said that I have some of the nomal signs, but what are they?

Answer 1

Depressed mood (feeling down)
Tearfulness
Loss of interest in activities (usually things that previously gave pleasure)

Poor sleep - waking in early morning - atypically: drowsy all the time or unrefreshing sleep (but atypical sleep patterns should be investigated for the possibility of other disease)
Poor appetite - atypically eating all the time (again - investigate this for the possibility of other disease)
Lack of energy
Inability to concentrate
Constipation

Persistent negative thoughts as evidenced in speech, dress, room decor ...

Thoughts of suicide / plans for suicide

Have a read of the wiki page (and their antidepressant is likely to be Zoloft)

Answer 2

Crying a lot, sadness that doesn't go away; loss of self-confidence, feelings of worthlessness or undeserved guilt; life seems meaningless; perpetual negative attitude, lack of feelings; loss of interest in activities and people one used to enjoy, desire to be alone too much; lack of concentration; loss of temper over little things; sleeplessness; loss of appetite; restless and tired most of the time; frequent thoughts of death and dying, perhaps even suicide. Depression in teens can cause a lot of pain--physical, as well as emotional and psychological.

Teens need to know there is help for the problem, so if a teen believes he's depressed, he should talk to someone. Counseling (psychotherapy) by a psychologist, and sometimes counseling with medication can help most depression in teens. Counseling means talking about feelings with a trained mental health professional who can help a client to change the thoughts, behaviors, and even relationships that are causing the depression. When in a depressed state, a person sees only the bad things in his life. Talking about those things that seem so awful can change a person's perspective and open his eyes to the things around him that are good while figuring out what to do about the problems.

Answer 3

Sadness, anxiety and hopelessness.
Lack of interest in food or compulsive overeating with resulting weight loss or gain. Or, night time insomnia and daytime sleeping.
Social isolation. Friends are important to teens and if your child is withdrawing from friends, this is a sign of trouble.
Sudden drop in grades, cutting school, or relentless rebellion.
Psychosomatic complaints - headaches, stomachaches, low back pain and fatigue. These can plague depressed teens.
Alcohol, drug use or sexual activity can be ways of coping with depression.
Suicidal feeling and behavior are a sign of serious depression and a real cry for help.

You best bet is to talk to a health care professional to determine if you have it.

Answer 4

The following signs and symptoms are considered indicators of depression if they persist for a period of more than two weeks.

Feeling sad or empty most of the day, nearly every day
Reduced interest and pleasure in activities
Significant unintentional weight loss or gain or a change in appetite
Over or under sleeping
Feeling worthless, hopeless, and/or inappropriately guilty
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

Answer 5

Not interacting with others {ISOLATING } Sleeping too much , eating habits change . Feeling lonely . Feeling sad all the time . Feeling like you are LESS THAN ! Thinking no one cares about you .

That is some off the top of my head . I also suffer from depression .

Answer 6

I am going through a depression.You cry for no reason.you snap at everybody.Everything and anything doesn't seem to make you happy.You are sad all the time.For me I didn't want to eat.