depression?

Question

hi i am 16 years old and i have had depression for about a year now it all started when i moved in with my dad cuz of some family problems not knowing anybody here and no one around here my age i sit in my room everyday now and no more friends, also can not enough sunlight cause depression? and cant do anything i like to anymore basically my social life has been destroyed can anyone help i feel so lost :(

Answer 1

i am a believer that the mind is the most powerful implement that you'll ever need, want or desire. but you need to know that as much as it can help you to do wonderful things in your life the flip side is that you can go as far as to make yourself sick...and you really don't want to go there...yeah?

you are starting new in a strange place and since you moved you didn't lose anything you had in your mind and body, right. all the stuff you had good times with is still there but if you don't use it you'll lose it.

your body language speaks loud and clear about you. other people see you moping about and they get the idea that you are depressed or depressing. remember that for many people "strangers are just friends you haven't met yet".

one more thing; you really don't want to look back some day and see all the fun you missed do you?

i'd like to share, with you, a document that i found when i was feeling down in the dumps and couldn't talk to anybody. it's called "desiderata" and it's on the Internet. i was awestruck by it. see if you get something from it.

good luck my young friend. my good wishes are with you.....carpe diem.

Answer 2

A major life change event can trigger what you ar e experiencing.
And yes lack of sunshine which shrinks serotonin production does contribute to depression. but spring is coming soon.

To make friends you must be friendly reach out, don't wait and remember you wil be like the people you hang out with. choose wisely.

Copy this down and check off each one daily as you do them, keep doing it. every day every week and in no time you will see an awesome turn around.

Exercise
30-60 Minutes/6 Days a Week walking is the best


Sleep
7-9 Hours/Night every hour of sleep b-4 midnight is worth 2 hrs


Deep Breathing
10 Minutes/Day (May Be Combined With Classical Music)


Avoided Negative Thinking yes or no


I went a whole day without saying anything negative! yes or no


Water
Eight 8 oz. Glasses of Water/Day


Spiritual Activity
Daily Time With God (minutes)
(1 Chapter of Proverbs a Day. today is feb 16 read proverbs 16 tommorrow read chapter 17 and so on until the end of the month then start over)




Classical Music 10 minutes a day I didn't ask if you liked it I said it works.
10+ Minutes/Day (May Be Combined With Deep Breathing)
45-60 Minutes of Classical Music Meditation/ 1 Day Every 2 Weeks

Sunlight
15-30 Minutes/Day

Omega 3 (2T Ground Flax Seed sprinkled in cereal ) this stimulates the front of your brain where you rational and moral thoughts center is.

B-12 (Not to Exceed 1000 mcg or Sleep Affected)
Shower (3 Minutes HOT / 30sec COLD as you can stand it 1-3 cycles)

Practice until it is a lifestyle. 90 percent of people that are depressed and or on antidepessantsdrugs can be healed and off meds.

Now go get some great friends friends and Volunteer to make someones life better with yours this costs you nothing..

If you do some of this you will get some results if you do all you will get all the reults.

Answer 3

Keep the faith mate. You are having a really difficult time, I know how it must feel. The important thing is to do things that make you happy. Try and join a local club to meet new people. Take up a hobby e.g. learn to play an instrument. Its all about keeping your brain active to stop you thinking in a negative way. You need to increase your chances of making friends so socialising is really important. Staying at home will only make you feel worse, although you could use internet chat rooms to make new friends as well. Also, why not go for a jog around your local area, exercise can help relieve the symptoms of depression. If you feel really bad, see your GP and talk through your issues, you may be offered counselling.
Good luck and don't worry, things will get better, its just a matter of time and down to how much effort you put in.

Answer 4

Hi, many people suggest that taking antidepressants are the way to cure depression. In my case they only cure the physical problems(not being able to do anything.) I have resolved the actual issues that caused my sorrow, so I am no longer depressed. I suggest to talk to a psychologist-- beware the medicines, some just remove your capacity to feel completely. Courage! I empathize with the state of your social life, I'm 19 and haven't been friends with anyone for 10 years. You are probably right about lack of sunlight. Take care..

Answer 5

Yes not getting enough sun can cause you to feel tired and fatigued and blue, try to get at least 10min everyday if you can! Have you met new friends at school? I know its hard to meet new friends at first but you will,get out there and try to meet all kinds a friends, if you just shy away they will think you don't want to be bothered,remember you are just as good as anyone else! Some people will like you at first and some wont,and visa versa,just go with it. You have to try, your social life will pick again! Hang in there! At first you do feel lost,but after a while you wont be! Now go meet some new friends, I bet when you come out of your room you will find some friends all around you!

Answer 6

Reduced sunlight can cause depression or contribute to it. But it sounds like more is going on here. I would speak with your Dad about your depression or a counselor. Depression that lasts for more than 6 weeks may be due to a chemical imbalance. Medication may be needed to help restore the balance, often it's taken for 6 months. Depression in teens is very common more common than people think and you can't just 'snap' out of it.

Talk to your Father, hopefully he will make you an appointment with a doctor and you can be on your way to feeling better soon.

Answer 7

im 15 and ive felt like ive been depressed before. Just think of all the other good things you have. If your in school just talk to as many people as you can. You will make a friend sooner or later. It doesnt matter what age they are, they can still be your friend.

Answer 8

first of all change ur smiley to :) . Go out and check out some new friends . try making them ur friends.check out a new hobby or do what u like the most . ask your psychiatrist about it . may be he can help.make telephonic conversation with your old friends. decorate your room in your own style . it doesn't matters wat others think abt u bcoz u r u so there is no right to others to comment abt u. do everything wat gives u happiness and take ur medicines on time