what are some signs of depression for a 14 year old teenager like me?

Answer 1

Be sure to talk to someone you trust. And remember there is nothing to be ashamed of if you are depressed.

Problems with sleep including chronic insomnia, excessive sleepiness, or disturbed sleep
Eating problems such as decreased or increased appetite with weight change
An increase in energy level including agitation, restlessness, or pacing
Lethargy, such as slow body movements or slow speech
Fatigue, loss of energy, or lack of energy
Feelings of worthlessness, low self-esteem, or lack of self-confidence
Feelings of guilt
Inability to concentrate
Depressed mood including crying frequently, brooding, or sadness
Feelings of hopelessness or emptiness in life
Preoccupation with death or suicide
Loss of interest in things, people, or activities

Associated symptoms
Somatic symptoms, such as headaches or stomach aches
Aggressiveness, anger, or rage
Irritability, such as overreacting to criticism
Oppositional behavior, such as refusing to cooperate
Social problems including social frustration, withdrawal from others, or wanting to run away from home

Answer 2

One thing no one has mentioned. Hormonal changes in teens often make them have an emotional roller coaster ride. Sometimes you are happy then you are sad and then you are mad then happy again. It is not always simply depression. A lot of it has to do with the hormonal changes you go through at your age. Also PMS can cause those feelings for several days a month. Be careful before you let a doc give you drugs for depression. Take time to see if it just comes and goes. If it is constant and never stops then it could be depression. They still do not know for certain what anti depressants do to people and with you still growing and developing , i would not take them unless it was the last resort.

Answer 3

from personal experience i can tell you that you aren't the only one that has thought these things. the mind is very complicated and there are times where we cannot control what we think because we are bothered so much by it. now my thoughts came about a little later, around 16 or 17 for me, but when times get tough or something traumatic or depressing has recently happened in your life. i thought how easy it would've been just to end my life but the difference is that you aren't doing it. think about what you'd be leaving behind. at least that was my motivation. there are so many things in life that you still have to do since you are so young. always believe in yourself. as for trying to get yourself to think about other things it gonna be redundant. my suggestion is just about happier things or what you are going to do for the week ahead. go out to the movies with some friends to get your mind off your troubles. that is the best way

Answer 4

I had depression when I was that age and still struggle with it. If you have a hard time sleeping, feel really anxious, have "panic attacks" or tend to shut yourself out from everything and feel like nothing matters anymore-you should probably talk to a doctor because you could very well be depressed. Everybody is different, so your symptoms could be different too. I think sometimes it's not necessarily depression, but just growing up and trying to figure out who you are and where you fit in.
Good Luck

Answer 5

Here's a list of signs. If you have a few, don't worry. If you have more than a few, seek help. Find the right person to talk to and things will get better!

Persistent sadness and hopelessness
Withdrawal from friends and from activities once enjoyed
Increased irritability or agitation
Missed school or poor school performance
Changes in eating and sleeping habits
Indecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness
Poor self-esteem or guilt
Frequent physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches
Lack of enthusiasm, low energy, or low motivation
Drug and/or alcohol abuse
Thoughts of death or suicide

Helpful websites:
http://www.powersferrypsychology.com/APAHelpFrame.htm
http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Facts_About_Childhood_Depression.htm

Answer 6

Stay in your room a lot, listens to mostly depressing music (stuff that gets you down or talks about dieing, killing, pain or hurt), thinks a lot about sad things instead of happy things

A way to tell is to write down a list of 10-12 feelings/emotions that come to ur mind count them, if there are more sad words then happy ones ur probably depressed

Answer 7

The urge to withdraw from friends & family, feelings of total apathy (you don't care AT ALL about anyone/thing including yourself), lack of sleep, or the urge to sleep way more than usual, lot's of crying, so if this is going on, please go tell someone you trust about these feelings, don't just botte it up, it may only get worse. Trust me...Good luck honey

Answer 8

i was depressed when i was 14. when i was alone sometimes i would cry for no reason. i was extremely self concious and i was always getting into fights with people. i felt worthless and i started doing drugs that i didn't know anything about

Answer 9

My sister is also 14,and she complains being sick of life the whole day.

I've experienced this before,maybe it's because of the mentality of a growing teenager.

Answer 10

If you don't feel like doing the things you usually enjoy like hanging out with friends, your eating habits change, you are moody like weepy or emotional. If you are feeling like harming yourself make sure you find someone to talk to right away. There are many good resources in communities to talk to someone if you want to talk to someone you don't know. Look under mental health in your yellow pages, or kids help lines.