Am I depressed?

Question

I'm feeling crazy right now. I need to figure out what's wrong with me. I feel depressed. I feel like I have some mental condition, but maybe I don't and Im telling myself that to give myself an excuse for how crappy I am.

I was talking with my mom and she asked me why I don't hang out with anyone. She suggested that I don't feel like I fit in. Which is totally right, but it shouldn't be. I look normal, if not attractive. In fact I see girls checking me out a lot. But I don't feel normal and sometimes when I look into the mirror it's as if that person isn't really me, or im not good enough to be that person. I wonder why anyone really likes me because I see nothing in me.

Maybe I really am depressed. Maybe I just want attention. I really don't know. I shouldn't have any reason for being depressed. I only have one more day of school and then I have a big thanksgiving break. I should be feeling happy.

Yesterday I was feeling really empty. I couldn't feel any emotion. I sort of feel like it now. I keep searching onthe internet for mental diseases that would fit my description. The one I mmostly relate to is Borderline Personality Disorder. But then I tell myself that I'm just trying to make some excuse for being a worthless peice of crap. I just don't know what to think I'm so confused.

Answer 1

Take it from someone who's been there: find help. You don't have to be open about it to your family/friends, but find someone to talk to about this who's a professional.

I don't have any answers for you, and anyone claiming here they do's full of it.

It takes a smart person to know when they've got a problem they can't handle alone.

Answer 2

Yes it does sound like your depressed. You need to talk to someone about how your feeling before it gets out of control. Go and see your regular family doctor and maybe he/she can think about putting you on a mild antideppressant. Believe me I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I hate the fact that I'm on antidepressants but they help and if you give them a chance to help you they will. You might also think about seeing a therapist and talking about how your feeling. This also helps. Been seeing one for over a year now. With meds and therapy being diagnosed with a mental disorder is not the end of the world. Good luck to you. I hope you feel better soon.

Answer 3

Depression is insidious, it sneaks up on you and you dont realize that you are depressed. Many Teens feel the same way that you do. You need to talk to someone, see your doctor, talk to a school councelor, ask your mom for help. Often there is no reason for depression. Check out these websites:

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm#ptdep3
http://www.ihot.com/~jbrooks/Burns_depression_checklist.anxiety_inventory.relationship_satisfaction_scale.bdc.cai.rss.html
http://www.lamplight.org/2004/moodzone-article.asp?sub_section=Symptom+Check+Lists&id=198

Please dont let it go, get some help, its not shameful, nor is it embarassing, its just an illness like diabetes or anything else that can be treated and lived with. It takes work, but it is possible to get past it.

Answer 4

It sounds a lot like a self-esteem problem, which doesn't always have to do with looks. Think about all the things you're good at, what people like about you, what makes you unique - hold on to those thoughts and acknowledge to yourself that these good things are true and make you special.

Maybe you could find more opportunities to hang out with friends. Make the extra effort to ask them out, or organise gatherings. Being around positive company can go a long way to boosting your self-esteem.

If you still have trouble liking yourself, try talking to a counsellor or calling a helpline, at least someone who can give you a healthier perspective.

And maybe when you find a cute girl checking you out, ask her out! Now that'd be a major ego booster.

Answer 5

you shouldnt be trying to fit into some mental disorder you should check out whats making you feel that way and consider other possibilities that may be better ways of dealing with that feeling. Try thinking of the the positive part of that issue, think of the negative part of the issue and think of the interesting part of the issue. Sometimes people dont understand their feeling because they are too depressed to do so. Try to involve yourself in getting better and being happier even if its hard to wake up or get out of bed.

Answer 6

Yes it does sound like you are depressed,i'm going through it now but i've been on zoloft for about 2 yrs and it still didn't help much so last week i got my medication changed to bupropion 150 mg twice a day and i can feel a difference now..and a good thing about it is its not expensive.. Its the generic of wellburtion so i hope i have helped you and anyone who sees this//

Answer 7

I go through the same thing every day and I have learned how to just not think about those feelings. but those feelings really should be sorted through. I would suggest going to someone to sit down and talk with you to see if there really is a problem or not. if there is there are meds out there that will make you feel good again. you just need to know who to go to and what kind of meds to take. I don't have to see your pic to know that you are a beautiful person. everyone has their days and one day this will be just a memory of how you used to think and feel about yourself. don't worry sweetie things will get better. keep your head up and keep on smiling. :-D

Answer 8

You are SO not depressed. Everyone has that kind of pure-pressure stuff. Teens often feel like they are stupid and don't fit in. They feel that they are not loved when it's not true! You are COMPLETELY 100% NORMAL! I suggest you really try to fit in with people. Try different people and don't just lay back and think " They don't like me so why should I go talk to them?" See that is what is happening and YOU have to stop it. Just be friendly, inviting, and open to new things.~Good Luck!

Answer 9

well my friend, when i was in high school i used to be shy and quiet, and kept to my self i really wanted to talk to people but i hard as i searched for something to say to someone i came up empty, a point came when i got tried of being shy so i joined the drama club took up acting and modeling and that help me break out of being soo shy and quiet, over time you will get better at engaging in conversation, as for friends just be a friend and the rest will come easy good luck

Answer 10

Read "Calming Your Anxious Mind" by
Jeffrey Brantley, M.D.

And also "Working with Anger" by Thubten Chodron. It not only talks about dealing effectively with anger, but also depression, and anxiety.

Anything by Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. and anything

by Dr. Andrew Weil is Most Excellent !!!

R.N. - with Masters Degree.