Psychiatric Help?

Question

Is it okay to see a psychiatrist or a counselor even if you know you don't have many problems? I come from a nice family, with A's ands B's in school, I'm still just 14, but nothing seems to feel satisfactory and I always have thoughts of suicide and a hopeless future. I don't wanna seem like I'm complaining about life since there isn't really anything wrong, but I don't know why I feel so depressed all of the time.

Thank you everyone for all of your responses. I'm smiling right now, so thank you for your comforting support, I feel better.

Answer 1

. Really. If you are having thoughts of suicide and see a bleak future ahead, in spite of having no material wants, you probably are chronically depressed. What many people do not realize is that people who suffer from chronic do not need to have something in their life go bad for them to be depressed. They are just depressed. They may find something to complain about as though it were the reason for their depression, but in fact they would be depressed without the thing they are complaining about. I really should know.
..At the age of 14, some of your problems may be related to changing body chemistry, or at least, that's what I have heard. Maybe it will go away on its own in a few years. But, there is no reason to suffer from it. And if your thoughts of suicide are serious, you should not take the chance that the problem might drive you to do something harmful.
. Some psychiatrists prefer to treat depression (and all other psychiatric problems) with just talking therapy. Find one who is open to all approved methods of treatment. Drugs ike Lexapro and Prozac can be very helpful. There are some which have some serious instances of bad effects in teens, so your doctor should take that into account. I am not aware of Prozac or Lexapro being among those.
. If you suffer from chronic depression, there is no reason to suffer with it. It probably will not go away on its own. It can cripple you socially and professionally. The earlier it is brought under control, the less damage it will do to your life.
. And if you are worried what people will think about you seeing a shrink, don't tell them. There is no reason to place yourself in a position of having to explain to them something they cannot possibly understand.

Answer 2

Sure its ok, just because someone sees a psychiatrist doesn't mean they are crazy . Most people have some type of mental problems . But never seek help fot it .Alot of times you may be suffering from a chemical imbalence in your body but don't know it . If you feel you should talk to some one (you should) .There is no sense in going through life unhappy and depressed . When it can most likely be treated easily ,and you can feel normal . Thats what they are there for .Its good your smart enough to realize that you don't really have any reason to be sad , and it probabl;y is an imbalence in your body chemistry .Its tragic many people dont see that or get help ,and do something stupid like suicide and hurt everyone around them and end their life when it could have been treated as easily as taking an asprin.

Answer 3

The depression is exactly why you should see someone. Suicide thoughts and hopelessness are a symptom of depression. It doesn't mean that you have "problems," it might be a chemical thing or something that could be remedied with medication and/or therapy. definitely see someone. You may not like the first counselor, but you can try different people until you find the right fit.

Answer 4

If you are having thoughts of suicide, or you are feeling sufficiently depressed that you feel those feelings are interfering with your quality of life, then it may be a good idea to have a medical exam, and possibly see a counselor.

First rule out possible physical causes. For example, how are your thyroids functioning? Are you getting sufficient sleep, which for a teen is at least 9 or 10 hours of sleep per night? Get a physical to find out if there are any physical causes, or side effects of medications or drugs. If you are smoking pot, stop smoking it. If you are taking illegal drugs or abusing legal ones, stop that.

After ruling out chemical and physical causes, consider counseling. Talk to your school's counselor or social worker about possible counseling for you.

Best wishes.

Answer 5

People who suffer only materially don't need psychiatric help. In other words, your physical state is irrelevant. If you have thoughts of suicide, that shows you that you do have problems that need looking after, regardless of whether or not you feel that you SHOULD have problems. The apparent state of your social and family life is also irrelevant. Your thoughts demonstrate that there is something wrong regardless of how such things appear to be.

Answer 6

Feeling depressed all the time is problem enough. It is absolutely okay to see a counsellor and tell them exactly what you describe in your question. Sometimes people feel depressed for no particular reason. You should talk to someone about it.