i think i'm depressed...?

Question

i think that i'm depressed, but i'm not sure. everything nowadays just seems to make me sad. i think this all started when things between my parents started going south. they've been fighting and stuff and then i find out that my sister is going to go and live with her mom this summer and that my mom is going to leave my dad and... i don't know!!!!! then there is this guy on my school bus that makes fun of me with his friend and all of my friends can get a boyfriend, but i can't and my best friend doesn't talk to me the way that he used to and the guy that i like seems to have forgotten me completely! all of these things seem just seem even worse than usual. i don't know what to do. i want to be my normal self (which is usually happy and upbeat) so that i don't drag other people into my misery, but i... i just can't be that truly happy anymore. is there anything that i can do to get back to my normal self that doesn't involve talking to my parents (they have enough crap in their lives)

Answer 1

try and enjoy the simplicity of life. one step at a time. always remember that each step that you are taking God is watching you. You are not alone, try and talk to HIM. I'm sure you will feel better

Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear you are going through so much right now.. and that is really a lot of stuff... here are some things that work to get us through those tough times:
*when you first wake up in the morning, think of at least 5 things that you are thankful for
*every day think of all the things you've accomplished in this day
*do something nice for someone else (especially when they don't know it was you who did it)
*get physical exercise.. it helps your brain produce anti-depressant chemicals
*when ever you catch yourself thinking of the "not so good stuff" happening in your life, make yourself think of a happy memory, or something that makes you feel happy when you think about it

good luck! things will turn around for you..and remember "what goes down, must come back up"

Answer 3

I know your parents are going through a lot, but they are still your parents. I do not recommend any minor seek treatment without parental knowledge. We want to know what is going on in your heads. Approach the parent that you feel you can most easily talk to, or a trusted adult to approach them for you. Do you have a priest or pastor you can see? It is normal to feel depressed when your parents split up. Sit down with them and have them lay it all out. Make it known you want to see your sister on a frequent basis and find out just how frequent that will be. The anxiety of the unknown is a lot to bear, I know. You have typical teenage problems stacked on top of your parents adult ones. Pray hard and try to reach out to new friends too :) Is there a friend of yours whose parents split up? Maybe talking to someone who has been there and done that can help you make it through this hard time.

Answer 4

Well,my parents divorced too. It was hard but if your parents
are better off & happier,in time,you will be too.
It isn't easy because you want your family together,butt this
world isn't perfect. Try to think of what good can come from
it and how you can become better instead of sad & bitter.
For the happiness of your parents,try to support them on
their choice and try to be understanding. They don't wanna
hurt you,they want to be happy. I don't know how old you are,
but boys should be the last thing on your mind right now,& if
you loved your parents,you wouldn't be thinking of them in my
opinion,especially when getting along with the opposite sex
isn't always easy as your parents are finding out.
Why would you want to date a guy now?

Answer 5

You are likely dysphoric rather than depressed. You don't want to search for a label. It sounds like you have a lot of emotions bottled up with lots of circumstantial hardships. I would suggest talking to someone to sort this out. A doctor could give you a referral for a professional that will offer you objectivity, undertanding, and confidentiality. I don't think you need a psychiatrist; I think you just need to someone to talk to that isn't intimately involved in the stress you are experiencing.

Answer 6

Dont say a word ANYMORE, because you cant think like that. Right now you are just at such a stage in your life. Its like a test. **** like this happens to a lot of people at stages on their life when we feel like everything goes wrong for us and people you care about around you. Just relax and go to sleep with a though that next day you will wake up and all the things will be on their right places. Trust me do not be negative; it attracts negativity. You dont want to atract stuff like that to yourself, you rather need to look at it like "hey maybe it all meant to be happening right now because there is always a reason behind it and possibly or most likely with a good outcome!" Cheer up and be happy, be positive, stop focusing on bad stuff....and life will come up with a different angle of shine.

Answer 7

Try the school councilor or some other place for teens. These days there seam to be quite a few places.
It sounds like you maybe depressed, definitely over whelmed!
I commend you for asking for help, now go to someone face to face.
Wish you the best!!

Answer 8

Sounds like you should go to the doctor and go see a therapist. Being a teen (just assuming) is a hard thing to get through, but you will make it, just don't give up. I had a rough few years when I was a teen too. If you need someone to talk to, you can email me. Good luck

Answer 9

It sounds a little like you are experiencing a normal teenage life, Look up things will get better. I went through a lot of the same things you descrebed and I turned out okay. Try to find new things to occupy your time. I promise you, things will get better. It just takes time. Best wishes!!

Answer 10

just do the best you can.
try to be patient and live like the way u used to live.

wise man says, the darkest time is right before the sun rises.

if everything goes wrong, just think that the best part of your life is right in front of you.
sometimes, it's really hard to believe. but, the only one can answer is time.