Am i depressed?

Question

Im feeling reely down at the moment, because my mam left me at the age of 14 to live with my dad, who is lovley. But just recently i havnt been able to get out of bed and see friends or even go to the shops. I havnt ate for 3 days, i dont want to eat. is this depression?

Answer 1

Dear Ash,
There are many forms of depression.
Some say depression is anger turned inward at ones self.
How is school going?
Are you having boy troubles or do you have a crush on someone? Maybe your love sick! This is a true thing too you know!
You can check out WEBMD.com and look up real depression symptoms however if you are a teenager and go to a doctor be very careful to SELFMONITOR your feelings because alot of antidepressant medications prescribed for teens in the USA led them to commit suicide check that out too on the web.

Its really really good you got out of bed and asked this question!
Keep searching and GODBLESS YOU!

Answer 2

How old did You say You were? If You don't have depression, then what You do have will do untill You really do become depressed. You are well on the way to giving Yourself a first rate case of depression. Get up, get out of bed and get Your act together. Stop feeling sorry for Yourself. With a name like ASHLEIGH You should be proud, self assured, confidant and strong. Not a weak and pitiful excuse for a human being.
What is the real reason for Your moodiness? Is it that You miss Your Mother, or is it that You don't have anyone who actually understands how You feel? Trust Me when I tell you that you are not alone when it comes to having had bad things happen in Your life. You don't even begin to know that sadness is all about. The closest You can come is a sense of loneliness, and loss as to how to come to terms with the emptiness You feel inside. Nothing that has happened is You fault. That is the one thing that You must remember above everything else.
I have spent most of My working life caring for the sick, the elderly, and the dying. At your age You do not want to carry the weight of the word on Your shoulders. That is for other people to do.
You said that You haven't been able to get out of bed, and that You have not eaten in three days. You made it to the computer, didn't You? How much further is it to the refridgerator? Do Me a favor, go get something to eat, sit down read and answer Your messages and then get back to Me and tell Me what it is that is really bothering You. I've even given You a star just for trying.

Answer 3

The fact you're thinking this way makes me think you may be depressed, but the good thing is you seem to have spotted it early. However there can be many causes of the symptoms you describe so go see your doctor and be honest, don't be embarrassed about it, it is very common and can happen to anyone. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you, so you can get that thought out of your head...now! My girlfriend was depressed a several years ago when we in uni, she was held up at gunpoint in a shop and this triggered an episode of depression. Talking to me about it and getting professional help got her through it fairly quickly and now we're happy and getting married...
Eat something soon and make sure you drink plenty of water, otherwise you could get dehydrated and this will only make you feel worse. Also, get outside into daylight, this will also help you feel better.
Stay positive and Good luck.

Answer 4

You don't need to give it a name! You need to fix it and start living life! Get some perspective. I'm betting you're not from a third-world country like a huge proportion of the world's population, so you can be thankful for that for a start. I bet you have all the food you could possibly ever eat, and more than enough clothes for your needs, and a good roof over your head, and people who love you and care for you. And I bet you're getting a great education, and have lovely friends, and books and games and computers......etc etc.
You have so much to be thankful for. Just the fact that you were born in a time and place of plenty is a reason to thank God. Appreciate what you have, instead of looking for what you don't have.
When I think of my little girl buried in the ground, I could get upset, but I choose to thank God for the two gorgeous kids he has let me keep. When I get upset because there's not enough money for the bills, I calm down by remembering that in some countries, some people sell their "extra" kids into slavery to feed the rest, and my situation isn't that bad yet!! When a kangaroo wrecked the side of my car by jumping out on the road, I got annoyed until I remembered how lucky I was that nobody (except the roo!) was hurt and that I was lucky to have the freedom to be travelling in the first place, because if I lived in some other places, I'd be shot at because of the war going on around.

Think of how many good things you have, how many opportunities you have that millions of others don't, how lucky you are. Don't focus on the bad stuff, cos it'll be sure to get you down. Abraham Lincoln said "most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be" and he was right. Make up your mind to be happy, don't let yourself be a victim of the bad stuff that's happened to you. What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger, and you learn so much.
And SMILE!! It'll make you feel better.
Good luck!

Answer 5

You know there is a difference between being depressed and just being blow away. I think the latter applies to you. From the events you spoke of you are a bit set back, as we all would be.
So now is a good time to get out of bed and start living again. As far is eating people can go months with out eating. So you are not going to die from not eating for 3 day. This is a time of growth. Get up, Get out and Get on with life. I know that all sounds easy, and looks impossible. Take small steps then work up to bigger ones.

Answer 6

It sure sounds like depression. Not eating, social avoidance, not getting out of bed, and the emotional feeilng of being miserable

But there are different kinds of depression. One of the criterions for a clinical depression, is that you have been depressed for at least 3 months (on and of, or just nonstop)

clinicians have these silly criterions... But still. I really, really, really suggest that you contact a therapist.
This MIGHT just pass on it's own, but if you have been feeling like this for a long time, or it seems to become worse - please contact a therapist.

Depressions are very heavy, especially in the long run, and if this is clinical depression, you might not be able to get out of it on your own.

If you have a best friend, please contact him/her to help you do these arrangements, and support you in gettnig help, and also make you some food (!)

I am taking you seriously, and I do think you're right this is a depression. I would however have to know if you have been like this before, and for how long you have been depressed, to give you more specific advice.

Please - call a friend or familymember - get some food - you may stay in bed, but please make that call to a see a therapist!

I hope you get well

Answer 7

You are definitely depressed. Make yourself get up and start back into your life slowly. If you can get by with out anti-depressants do it. Things will be OK, you just need a little adjustment time.

Answer 8

Yep, now get your bootie outta bed and do something about it or you'll just get worse. Baby steps are best. Eat a cracker, get the mail, take a walk, etc.

Answer 9

It seems like it man. Best advice i can give you is to start off light. I don't agree with using anti-depresants or however you spell it. I was the same a few months back but the best thing to do is get out of bed and go to the shops and ring your mates. Something light. And believe me. Your parents seperation has nothing to do with you;)

Answer 10

Don't start thinking you're depressed because if you say it too much you'll start to believe it and then things can only go down hill. Think of something you enjoy doing and do it! Right now!! Thats an order!!