I used to be the person that would stand up and scream for no apparent reason. I'd yell @ people for screwing with my friends in the mall. I'd do all kinds of crazy stuff. I was fun to be around if your an adventerous person as am I.
The problem is, I suffer with depression. Im on medication for it, but it's not helping any. I don't like to leave my room for anything!!! I don't like to go out in public, Im nervous all the time, I chew on my fingers until they bleed, I am mute, and I don't know who I am anymore.
I used to LOVE doing all kinds of things. Everytime I try and push myself to do something I once did, I end up looking down. Get what Im saying? I want to talk. I do.
I have alot going on right now. My step father in prison, My real father has yet to bring me xmas gifts {Im 14, Yeah, I don't really care about the gifts, but still, he's my father you know?} And it's like four weeks till my birthday. I have lots more going on, I just don't want to put it all out like that.
2007-02-26 13:34:33 · 11 answers · asked by Me..................... 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Im not Emo. I mean, I could pass off as an Emo Person, but I don't like that whole lifestyle b/c its bullshit. Anywho, I've almost commited suicide once, but I heard Evanescence and the band saved my life.
Off the topic right here but, Today, It was a nice day! I loved it!!! I wanted to go outside. I did for 0.5 seconds. It's been forever since Ive sat out and felt the wind against my face. But On sunny, windy, nice days like today, I want to be outside enjoying life.
I can't though. Something is always stopping me.
What can help me with my battle with depression?
2007-02-26 13:38:22 · update #1
I live with my mother btw.
2007-02-26 13:55:06 · update #2
Hey,
I'm 17 and I too suffer from Depression. It started when I was 13 going on 14. I started cutting, which was the worst mistake I've ever made. It took me along time to stop cutting, I wanted to stop but I couldn't. Finally I got through a month then a year without doing it. When I was getting over it I use to have nightmares that felt like I cut myself and I would wake up crying and holding my arm. It's been a year now and I haven't cut or had a nightmare, but I'm still depressed. I'm getting better as the years go on though. The one thing you should do that helped me is to not listen to depressing music(I like Evanescense too) but it brings you down when you think it's helping. Listen to up beat, happy music. Music is my life now it's what gets me through the day, I listen too 50's,60's, 70's, some 80's, 90's and modern but I'm more of a little hippie (I hate this word) chick. Get better, enjoy life, and be happy. I hope you can because trust me it will get better one day!
2007-02-26 15:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible you might be bipolar. My boyfriend was diagnosed with it a few years ago and you sound like he was (and still kinda is) You might want to research different medications yourself since your the one that knows what your feeling. I read on webmd that teens on antidepressants can actually become more depressed or even suicidal. There's also a link on webmd.com that will help you find out if you are bipolar. No matter what it takes time and keep talking if you don't want to because you are not alone and EVERYONE goes through some depression at some point. My father never so much as called on my b-day. If you have someone to talk to (like that girl that gave you her email) & who you know cares, you'll be ok.
2007-02-26 23:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by PV 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how hard depression can be. You sound like you have a lot of issues going on, that's for sure. You may not feel up to going out and doing stuff that you once liked to do, but I think it's worse if you just sit there and don't get out and do anything. You HAVE to somehow find the right medication and /or treatment for your depression. Obviously, it's not what you are taking right now. But even just reaching out like you are doing here is good for you and shows that you do want help and are reaching out so that your life can be better than what it is right now, so I think that you are on the right track. Please do a search on google, yahoo or whatever for depression , anxiety, support groups, etc. You may find some good info. Also there are a lot of helpful books at the library. You may not want to go out, but try at least,ok? I know how you feel, I've been struggling with anxiety and depression for years.
2007-02-26 21:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kim♥♥Fl♪☼☺▪♦♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression can for last a short time or a long time, you can count on the best time of your life happening in your near future even if you are depressed but once you get older it will become a big issue again.
It helps to be a good friend so you will have people to be with instead of ending up alone and lonely. Meds help, friends help, but you are always going to have that depressed feeling in the back of your head. If you have things going on then maybee you are creative or have a talent, many depressed people are involved in art, music and more.
2007-02-26 21:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by kook 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you seeing a counselor of any kind? Medicine does help but you have to find the right one. BUT medicine is just a band aid for whats really going on. I started counseling when I was 17 and I've been back on and off. It does work. Has something bad happened to you? If you would like to talk e mail me at leslieanne313@hotmail.com. I probably can't help you but I can share some of my experience and what helped me. Yow need some help. Life doesn't have to be that way. And please don't try xanax it's very addictive and can worsen your depression when you get hooked and run out of them.
2007-02-26 21:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by leslie anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to be re-evaluated by a knowledgeable professional. I think you are not just depressed but have other issues going on that need to be addressed. Are you seeing a counselor also? If not, you should be seeing someone to talk about what is going on. I think given what you have said about the two male figures in your life, you need a positive male role model. Where is your mother? I can only imagine if she married a man who is now in prison, she can't have her act fully together either. I would suggest she go into counseling too so that will heal both of you and hopefully get you both on the right path. Take care.
2007-02-26 21:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I too have depression and the thing you have to do is not dwell on it so much take one thing at a time and deal with it . I am 26 and have been depressed since i was 15. At 19 I almost died due to alergic reaction to something. That brought the depression back out. Like i said one thing at a time k you have any guestions feel free to ask
2007-02-26 21:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by nhmomma2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sweety,
You are not alone in your despair. We are here for eachother. It sounds like you have something more than depression like anxiety disorder. You must go see a Psych to find out exactly what is going on with you and for your life to change for the better. I know it starts from their sweety. God Bless you and i will pray for you
2007-02-26 22:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by Elias 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doc. and try a differnt med be cause the meds you taking are not responding to you anymore. You need to try a better med and get out and do differnt stuff. Call your doc and let them know you meds are not working. Have you ever tried XANAX?
2007-02-26 21:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by michael m 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm really sorry to hear about your problem. I'm 14, too, so if you ever need some help, you can email me at sunshinegirlajm@yahoo.com
Hope you feel better soon. =)
2007-02-26 21:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by broken_hearted21 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋