what happens when depression isnt treated?

Question

i think im depressed but i realy dont want to tell my parents. i know a lot of people will see questions like this and tell me i need medical attention, if i see this in your answer i wont read it. my quesion is not "do i need medical attention?" it is "what will happen if i dont get medical attention?" i used to take zoloft when i was 10 years old and it didnt help me. i am now 15 and havent taken meds for years. i probably worry too much, it might be nothing. if i continue living with depression until i can confront it without my parents what will happen? will nothing happen, just me being depressed, no side effects? im in 9th grade so ill be at home for a while.

Answer 1

you are only depressed for your self so really you are all right.you will do fine.

Answer 2

I'm 16 years old and a junior in h.s.. My parents put me on depression for years until months ago I stopped taking it because I simply was not depressed [in the first place]. I figured my problem out myself and my mom was no help. I only get discouragement from her. I'm not saying you can because I am very resourceful. At the hardest times I try very hard to overcome it.

You could try looking at what your hormones are making you go through. You could try dealing with the problem. You could try accepting it. If there is no problem research on internet various natural depression reducers. I am reading vitamin C, b6, b12 help. Try doing the things that bring you pleasure. Follow your soul. Pray if that helps. Talk with your friends. You probably don't need any medical attention and all you need is to find something you like to do. This is short but I hope this helps. Email me if you have anymore questions: [e-mail]

Answer 3

You can come out of your depression by wanting too, think positive about things. If you continue to be depressed you may just stay at the state you or or it could get worse. sometimes your body get ill or injured from depression and worse case scenario it can lead to suicide. You may not need medical help but psychological help. Its hard to second guess the mind and what it can do to us. figure out why you are depressed and try to healthily resolve the problem, thru friends other family members,church. But life is to short to be miserable...get happy enjoy life. You are young and there is much to learn and experience in the world :)

Answer 4

My advice would be to try and change the way you think.. people that are depressed are usually very negative about everything they do. You would be surprised how much changing the way you think will help you to feel about yourself and life. Be positive even when something goes wrong think about it as just a bad experience, we all have bad experiences and work harder try again till you succeed. I'm a bit worried about you asking 'what could happen when depression isn't treated'. Are you thinking of something that could happen if your depression isn't treated? I wouldn't recommend taking medication for depression. The best thing to do is to talk to someone you trust, let out how your feeling and ask for advice. A psychologist would be able to help you and its confidential which means everything you talk to her or him about is between you and the psychologist and your parents dint need to know that your seeing a psychologist.. One thing that you don't want depression to lead to, if not treated is you feeling like its all over, suicidal thoughts. Its very hard to get your strength back up once you get to that stage. Try your best to change your thinking and speak to a psychologist, it will help you to start enjoying life again, trust me i know this from experience.. all the best :)

Answer 5

I've been depressed since I can remember. My mum didn't notice at all, she had no idea at all. My friends started noticing small changes and took me to the school cousellor. She saw me for about year and after that she said she was scaring me with my thoughts about suicide and self harm. She ended up ringing my mum who made it a big deal.

I know how you feel not wanting to tell your parents. After my mum found out she took me to the doctor and I was on anti-depressants for 1year and now i'm off them and she thinks i'm all better. My therapist said I would never be depressed again but he was wrong.

I think it's dangerous to leave it and not do anything about it because you'll just get really stressed out and it'll effect your school work and your relationships.

Try talking to someone.

Answer 6

Hi, I have depression too. There is no singing in the Austrian Mountains like the VonTrapp children, in that movie. Our lives aren't like that. You know I have been on Zoloft for years.It has'nt help me that much.
I know I reached the point of no return one day. I could not take the stress anymore. Remember depression helps you get severe panic attacks. When the mind suffers, the body cries out in pain. I live with pains in my chest nearly everyday of my life now. I thought I had heart problems. I took a heart test(normal). My doctor FORCED me to go get help. Or she would not treat me. When I had a appt. with Valley Mental Health. I knew I did not belong there. My mom and I ran into real scary people there.(people goblins) my mom said no way I am going there. I knew I was sick and didn't know what to do. So I had to try it anyay. I talk to a therapist who I can't find a single thing to say to her. But one day she told me, if I ever felt like suicidal call her,or this other number.And she evan asked me if I wanted the hospitol to help keep me alive. If I did anything like try suicide. I realized that I had to work with the doctor and my therapist. And they could not do it for me. It was so bad I could not walk up the street without severe pain.

I don't mean to tell you what happened to me. But people have a hard time understanding these things. My cousin tells me I don't get out enough. (stupid). But I think you should tell your mom that your sick and be truthful. I bet your young and beautiful. I don't want you TO DIE. Because it can happen. By your own hand. I know your mom will understand.Be of good cheer, I know God watches over all of us. And he is watching over you! take care.

Answer 7

nothing will happen, you just wont get to enjoy thing as much because your always sad..........................it will just get worst with time! Just tell your parents, you didnt do anything bad, its just a chemical inbalance in your brain! Be a big girl, and confront your problems, its up 2 you to change the way you feel, of course with some help, but you got 2 take that step! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 8

when depression isnt treated properley with medication it will only get worse talk to your family doctor he might be able to give you medication or send you to a physcrist. who is a specilast in this in my opion that is your best think to do and dont put it off it will only get worse with out proper treateme. in my opion?

Answer 9

Talk to someone soon! Depression will affect every aspect of your daily life! Handicap it if you will. If left untreated it can lead down to a road of self destruction, suicide even!

Answer 10

Talk to your school nurse