Is it possible for me to be depressed at the age of 15?

Question

I need some help with me being depressed. I know that Im young but ever sence my best freind/ boyfreind died Ive never been to get back to being myself. Im always crying and dont let anyone in. Ive cut myself. Please help me before I get hurt.

Answer 1

It sounds normal to be sad that someone you were so close to has died, and I've heard a lot about people getting depressed over it, then doing the things (such as cutting, taking pills, etc.) but I think you should try talking to someone. Maybe a therapist/counselor or even your parents, it could really help

Answer 2

I would say not only is it possible, it's probably that you can be depressed at 15. I lost a very good friend when I was 16, and of all the deaths I've endured since (grandparents, friends, etc.), that one seemed to hurt more desparately. Today, there is so much help for you. Counselers and psychologists are so readily available because depression is much more "acceptable" socially. Also, low level anti depressants could be prescribed from your medical doctor. If you want to see a doctor, and you don't want to talk to anyone else, just tell your parents you need to see a doctor because you are not feeling well, and keep asking until they take you. If that's no solution, perhaps try an herbal that is a little bit of a mood stablizer such as St. John's Wort or 5-HTP. Mourning is tough, and it takes time, but a little help to take the edge off is OK.

Take care Elizabeth.

Answer 3

Absolutely, it is possible to be depressed at age 15 - younger, even. You have a lot to deal with just being a teen, and losing your best friend makes it even more difficult. Do not wait another minute - get help now! Go see your Guidance Counselor at school, and tell him/her about the crying and the cutting.

You are going through more than you can handle by yourself, and you need someone to guide you through this difficult time. There is help for you. You have only to seek it. You will feel so much better once you find the right professional to help you.

Answer 4

Oh plz u can call a help line in your area usually in the beginning of any of the phone books.There's a women's or teen girl or boys hot lines distress line etc...You could always sign your self in to the hospital cuz it will help u b safe during this tough period.I went through the same thing at 17.My friend got killed right in front of the building I grew up in n was living in even after his death.I was already depressed a bit but that put me over the edge.i tried to kill myself even when I wasn't purposely trying not planned or time for help.U r wanting help u need to find someone u can trust right now n talk about this.Get it out ,it's so ok to cry or yell b angry ,upset n many other confusing feelings n u don't have to b alone through this.Please go n get some help now b4 it's 2 late.I hope u r ok n I'm not a bible thumper, but I do believe prayer helps n I will include u in mine tonight and many others as well.By 4 now and have faith u r strong and u can get through this.

Answer 5

Elizabeth,
You have lost a friend, and this is a great loss at any age. It does sound like you need help. You have made the first step by recognising you have a problem and that's a great start. Things are always worse when you hold them in. You dont have to be alone, there are so many people that can help. Some are professionals and others are willing to listen and care.These are phone nos. you can start with. Grief Line - 95967799, 12noon- 3am or kids help line 1800 55 1800.
Good luck and take care

Answer 6

It is very possible to be depressed at 15. Jesus, it's hard to find any teen at that age who isn't depressed. I realize that something tragic just happened in your life and if you are hurting yourself physically to cope with it, then I believe from personal experience, that you need to go talk with a professional. You can really start an addiction to cutting. It's not healthy, the scars are forever, and you end up becoming numb to everything and everyone around forever. You're hurting and that's good that you can admit that outloud but I think that you should talk to a counselor or a therapist.

Answer 7

Just to let you know, i'm 15 too. Nothing like that has happened to me but other bad things have. Don't cut yourself. I know that you are sad and everything, but don't cut. It's not worth it. Why trade your life in now when you have so much to look forward to in the future? Talk to someone that you trust with your life and talk to them about how you feel. If you don't want to do that, buy a notebook and write down your feelings. They may make more sense on paper. After you do that, get involved with a sport, volenteer work, or a club. It will take your mind off of your pain for awhile. Just don't give up life. It is soooo not worth it.

Answer 8

Yes, I was diagnosed with clinical depression, and put on anti-depressants at age 12. I went off them, and the doctors think I might bipolar now, hell they don't know what they're talking about. You should see your doctor, or talk to your mom about going to a psychiatrist. Maybe let your sleeve slip, and she'll see the cuts. that's what my mom saw, flipped out and took me to a pychologist. And a few more steps deeper and they flipped out, locked me in a room, until they found a hospital that would take me into psych.

But my advice, either talk to your mom, see if she'll take you somewhere for your 'depression' and/or talk to a school counselor, and really talk to them. If they think your problems are serious enough, then they'll give you some numbers to call or talk to your mom for you. My advice, don't tell them about the cutitng, but tell them you've had thoughts of self harm. I think they'd call your mom if you told them about it though, so just say you thought about it. I dunno, try to get to a doctor asap. Good luck! feel free to IM me any time, I'm a Self injurer, too, and 15. msn: [e-mail] yahoo: [e-mail]

Answer 9

Sure it's possible.Unfortunately you are young and you have to deal with a death.

I think you need to get some help. And you will.

But that is the easy response. Take comfort in that you are not alone. Everyone you meet and become friends with on this planet will go through the same thing. Death is a part of life. Reach out, talk to people you trust: ask them how they deal with uncertainty.

You were given this life to live. That can not be changed.

Answer 10

Start a diary or a blog, holding everything in is what hurts. Try picking up a hobby, something simple for you to focus the bad energy on. Try track, running and wearing your self down will help you sleep at night. But please don't ever expect to forget or stop hurting completely, I can't say you'll every get used to the pain, but it wont always be at the forefront of your mind. Help is only as far away as you make it.