Am I facing depression?

Question

I'm currently a sophmore in highschool. Ever since I was little, I was quite a too overly sensitive kid. My parents took me to a psychologist(sp?) and they said i was suffering clinical depression. My parents didn't want me to keep on going there so I stopped. I lack in confidence and self-esteem. I'm constantly tired and I am always quite paranoid of people around me. I feel like i am losing everyone. I've felt this way forever but in the past I didn't really feel like it impacted my whole life like right now. My best friend moved and we do not have contact of eachother because her phone priviliages/internet has been taken away. My current friends are mainly acquaintances that I try to get close with but doesn't really work out. Either that or my friends who tell me I'm their friends and end up stabbing me in the back or, screw me over to do some drugs and things like that.

Answer 1

from your little expose i gather that you are a fairly astute young person. you do seem to have a sense of direction, which is admirable. if nobody has told you yet, you have a mind which is the strongest implement you will ever need, want or desire. the mind is capable of making all those wonderful things happen in your life if you but realize its strength and capabilities. the flip side of that is that you can make yourself sick.....and you don't want to go there........yeah?

as for your social life, it has been said that "strangers are just friends you haven't met yet". social graces .... just another thing that takes practise and you can't practise if you aren't available to other people. your body language speaks volumes about your attitude so make sure that you at least look like you are meant to meet the world.

don't forget "stand for something or you'll fall for anything". you were born to be some place and be someone in the future. this is not going to happen if you stagnate or hide from the world.

and be sure that you are not at the bus depot trying to catch a bus when your boat comes in. in other words carpe diem my friend.

oh one other thing.....look up "desiderata" on the Internet and see if there's anything there for you.

Answer 2

its all starts with a thought.
Ever pondered on that one?

I'm not a psychologist,though i'll tell you one thing straight out, frank, what ever you might call it and you may not like it either.
But the only person who's capable of helping or changing you is YOU.
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be different?Of course you have, everybody does.
But the point is, if you have a negative inner dialouge, you will always have a negative mentality and look upon the world as if it is just a confronting obstructive force that makes you feel smaller then you really are.
Confidence,self esteem, they aren't "problems",same way how "depression" is not a problem either.Its a part of character and it depends on how you can use it to improve yourself for better or for worse.

Depression is actually a good thing, if you think about it positively.dont believe me? the next time you get depressed over not being confident,or anything else, try thinking about everything about yourself that no one else possesses.And trust me, there is always someone worse of then you, same way how there is NO ONE whos the same as you.

I believe your depression comes from your surroundings, maybe your parents used to fight a lot, or you moved houses too many times and never made enough friends.Its not a fault, it just happens.It's common.You are not alone, do you understand that.
it is up to you as i've said before.

Next time you stand in front of a mirror, look into it hard instead of cowering away from, look at yourself, every part of you, and tell yourself that you are indeed "one"
one, meaning you're unique.Bash it into your head.and instead of anticipating the rainy days to come, enjoy what you have now, because tomorrow is undecided.

Concerning your best friend.
FIND a way to keep in touch with her.
simple.
dont make excuses, because its easy to do that, instead of solving the problem.rack your brains and find a way..simple
do not give up!

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Do you want your emotions to control you?
Its your time to answer.

RAVE

Answer 3

I feel for you, I really do. I was a sophomore in highschool when depression kicked in hard for me. It was a rough time, and I'm sure you understand. I felt like I had no friends and no future. I was miserable and sad all the time, and I was a cranky ***** to a lot of the people that cared about me. For about six months when I was struggling with very intense depression I honestly felt that I had no friends, and no one I could turn to. Looking back now, I can see this wasn't true. I had loyal friends who were there for me. I just couldn't see it then, in the depression.

I'm not a doctor, so I wouldn't feel confident telling you that you are definately facing depression. But that is what it sounds like to me. You said that you saw a psychologist who said you were suffering from depression. That should be a red flag that it's still there, running rampant, untreated. Why did your parents not want you to go there? That's curious...Was it because they didn't believe the diagnosis? You should talk to a school guidance counselor, or find a new psychologist. You can also talk to your regular general practioner doctor, who can prescribe medication for depression, or refer you to another specialist if need be.

I know it is tough for you to not have contact with your best friend. Back in highschool my two best friends went to different schools, and it made me feel so lonely. Like, I would sit with people I knew during lunch but I would feel like such a loser, because I didn't have my bests there with me. My only advice to you would be to do what you need to get by until you can see your friend again. Believe me, there will be a time when groundings don't matter anymore, and you can talk with each other. What you have to do in the meantime is just wait it out, and look forward to that time.

Just keep in mind, depression is a medical condition that can be treated. You don't have to live like this, and you can be so much happier.

Answer 4

Just think about greater things that could be worse. My father just passed away, and that is a very very depressing situation. Be more respectful and grateful of what you do have. You don't need to seek treatment. It may help but it is probably best for you to just find out the things that make you happy and build a more active environment around you. Do things that are exciting or suspenseful. Friends will always come and go, do not worry. The only thing you have is the good things you can remember. Think about all of the good things you have experienced and re-visit them on a day to day basis. This world has no limits. They can enforce law in the physical realm but mentally you can do whatever you wish. Apply that to an activity that could profit you and you'll be set.

Answer 5

Can't really tell from what you have said but if you even think this way and you know you do you should see your doctor, get some meds and try them out for a while. Some doctors do not like to give the meds to young people due to some risk factors. If it really is clinical you can do nothing much except meds.

Answer 6

I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering in such a way. However, before I answer this question I need some answers from you. Did you feel that you were getting help from the Psychologist - how many times had you seen him before your parents stopped it and why did he diagnose you with Clinical Depression?

Answer 7

you are probably at risk of depression because whatever issues you had in the past have not been resolved, seek help, from your school counsellor, GP, or talk to your parents

Answer 8

discuss with your parent about your problem and try to make friends.

Answer 9

you may be - but there are people who can really help and
know exactly how to, as you certainly aren't alone! Go to your family doctor and ask - they will know about it and how o help.

Answer 10

Please talk to your school counselor and your parents.

Easier to say than to do, but you don't have to feel this way. Let them help you.