Is it normal to feel depressed all the time?

Question

I am 12 years old and I am always depressed.I was never happy at home and I faked happy at school,but now that I stopped faking my freinds ask me what is wrong.Anyway, I guess I am depressed because of my parents divorce but they have been divorced since I was 3.So, I can't even remember when we weren't a split family.Both of my parents got re-married and I LOVE my step-dad.But,my step mom and step sister are evil.My step mom never talks to me and my step sister who is 2 years younger than me drives me insane! I hate her.She always braggs about the stuff she gets or how she always spends time with my dad.And for some reason I can't stand up to her.everyone including my family thinks she is a perfect angel.But, my dad and even my step mom knows she has someting wrong with her.so they take her to a doctor to disipline her since they can't do it and she always screams at my dad and her mom.And I am fat so its not helping the situation any.So, I am VERY depressed,HELP! sorry I wrote so muc

Answer 1

Im sorry that ur feeling so terrible at this time in ur life. You r probably a beautiful young lady that has her whole life ahead of her, so dont give up! From what u wrote it seems to me that perhaps ur also hurt because ur dad has a new family and spends a lot of time with them. Maybe u wanted to be his "little girl". Or maybe its kinda like the Cinderella story.. evil step-mom and step-sister? I also think a school councilor would be a great help in this situation. You do have to talk to someone about this. Perhaps ur step-dad, since u made a very positive reference about him in ur statement. Maybe talking things out will make u feel better, if not there r medications on the market for depression. I feel though that someone as young as u shouldnt be on medications, but they r there to help if needed. I have 2 daughters 12 and 13, i would hope they could come to me if they were struggling with something like this. I bet u could go to ur mom too.. Good luck Erin, u will be in my thoughts.

Answer 2

I am soorry you are going through that and feel depressed. It is no fun being depressed. I've had boughts of depression myself. It's a self-worth, low self-esteem problem that you are having. You must know that you are great and you are somebody! It doesn't matter what your step mom, step sister, or Dad do. It has nothing to do with who YOU are! Do you live with your Mom? If so, at least you are with people you feel love from. It is good that you have your step-dad.

Listen...your step sister is purposely trying to make you jealous...only because she has issues and is, in reality, jealous of you! Don't let her get to you.

Try talking to someone about your feelings. Maybe you need to talk with a counselor since you never got over your parents' divorce...they can help you put a new perspective on your situation.

Best wishes!

Answer 3

Communication is the key to solve any problem.It is good when you express your feelings,your worries,your needs.You feel depress because what is happen around you,and in your family.Everybody can be depressed in those situations.I will be depressed and angry If I am in your situation.What you can do is, to talk with a counsellor at the school.Get help at the school counselling.Try to be happy,you are younger,and you have many,many years to live in this world.God bless you,and God help you to feel better, and happy.I will pray that God comfort you,that Jesus comfort you,and that the Holy Spirit of God take away from you,all your worries,all your depression.God bless you.Remember that angels of heaven,God,and Jesus,are taking care of you,and will protect you in your future life.Good bless you.

Answer 4

I had a broken home like you when I was your age. My strong strong advise is to "focus" on # 1, which is you !. You appear to be a very giving person and I talk to you like a dad, make friends (lots and lots) get busy in reading, sports and having fun!!! thats what life should be at your age. Revenge or getting back at your steps will only lead to hostility. Let them come to you!

Have a super nice day and have a wonderful Christimas .

Answer 5

Are your parents....at least your dad.....aware of your depression?
If so ask them to take you to the doctor. There is medication that can help this. You depression may be caused by your home life but it may also be something beyond your control.

What ever you do talk to someone about this. Just talking it out can make a very big difference. If you LOVE your step dad maybe he will listen. Please talk to someone it may make all the difference.

Answer 6

well to start with you shouldn't be depressed all the time. but you can get help and when doing so you must be very honest with the doctor, they can't help if you are not honest and tell them every thing that you feel. and about the step sester tell her the way you feel be honest. don't wait to long see a doctor soon and get it all out on the table ok.. bye lou

Answer 7

Please speak to your guidance counselor at school and she will get you a referral to see the School Psychologist.

You just need to talk about these issues with someone. The school psychologist is the perfect person. Everything that you tell her is confidential and you will feel so much better after a session.

Good luck!

Answer 8

its a good thing to express yourself, the best thing is to keep a journal on your feelings, everyone gets depressed when we feel our life has been crappy, but only we can change that, and it doesnt come from a pill either...

Answer 9

you need to talk to someone because been depress isn't health for you. talk to your mother.or to someone that will get you some help. good luck