Would you consider me depressed?

Question

Okay here's how I've been feeling lately:

The world seems to be closing in on me. There's no way out. I have friends in difficult situations and feel awful that I can't help. I hide my feelings from my parents, because I don't want them to worry about me, but at the same time I seek help from one good friends. I get this pressure in my chest whenever I think about the hard things I've gone through in my life, even though I'm so young. (e.g. Parents divorced when I was seven, Uncle Molested me when I was very young, Held back in fifth grde, I hardly ever see my dad, I cry a lot over little things) I am very emotional and listen to music like Evanescence and Nickleback. I thought of suicide, but know I would never attempt it. I cut at my heels and the bottom of my feet so no one knows what I do. i constantly worry about my current situation and have problems calming down. I don't want to be put on anti-depressants because thats just artificial happiness.

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

If you have any advice for my situation and/or ideas, I would gladly appreciate them all. Take in mind That I'll be 16 a week from Tuesday!!!

Can you guys give me any home remedies like meditation and other things like that. I've been through counselling for 3 years and it cost a lot of money that my family doesn't have at this moment. I talk to a friend of mine that's been through this for 3 years and has gotten over it without medication.

Another thing is that I have a hard time dating because of the incident with my uncle. I have a hard time trusting men after I found out that my uncle was never convicted and that my aunt thinks I lied about the entire thing.

Answer 1

Babe, as one of your best friends, you've talked to me about this and I'd say from what I hear, and now from what i've read, you are depressed and have every right to be considering what you've been through in your life. But not telling anybody about tit isn't gonna make it any better. If anything, it might make it worse. I would tell your parents because most of the time, they're the best therapists you could find because they love and want to help you. And about the cutting thing, try not to go too far down that road. Remember what we had to go through when our other friend did that? I don't want to have to go through that whole ordeal again.And, about what you can do at home to help, excercise works wonders. It releases endorfines which make you happy. Try at least 30 minutes of working out a day. NAd if that doesn;t help, try increasing the amount of time until you feel that it's making you feel better.I totally understand where you're coming from on the not wanting to go on antidepressants thing.I think they're just artificial happiness too, so I totally support you on that.And you know you can always talk to me if need be, k? Love ya, babe and feel better! <3 your bff, bluidbmshell ;)

Answer 2

I would definitely consider yourself depressed. You have a right to be depressed considering what you have gone through.
I too was abused as a child so I know where you are coming from. I also thought about suicide and never thought I would attempt it....until I did try.
Fortunately that was the thing I needed to get the help I needed.
You shouldn't keep it inside and it isn't right to always feel helpless and depressed.
You need to decide to make a change in your life and obtain the help that will get you there.
That may be talking to a psychiatrist, or even going on an anti-depressant. They are not artificial happiness like you think, they do help your brain by boosting serotonin levels so you can have a more positive outlook.
Don't be afraid to get help
Take care

Answer 3

I've been depressed for over 40 years, I'm 51 now and a father. Talk to your parents. They care only for your well being. I had depression all this years and never went to the doctor. In the long run you will "cure" yourself with drugs but most likly alcohol. I know, trust me. Then when your my age you'll have two problems, Depression and alcohol/drugs. Don't wait 40 years. Tell your parents and go see a doctor.

Don't fall into the trap like many of us have fallen into. It's hard to climb out. If you want any more advice, I'm at [e-mail], but talk to your parents first.

Take Care, you're not alone....

Answer 4

To be considered clinically depressed, you have to meet certain criteria. Also, sounds like you need someone to talk to. Are you talking to anyone? Everyone who is depressed or feels sad is a little isolated, either intentionally or not. And- antidepressants are not artificial happiness for those that are medically depressed caused by a chemical imbalance that the medications correct. Go out and help someone else.

Answer 5

Depression *is* fairly common, so chances are even if *some* people think you are a nutcase, others will sympathize (been there, done that).

My opinion is that anti-depressants will not really make you happy, just less depressed.

Get exercise. It helps you make endorphins, which feel good.

Sun light (or some other strong light) on bare skin helps

Fish Oil.

Answer 6

yes, you are depressed. And antidepressants AREN'T just artificial happiness.....they in fact will not help if you don't combine them with therapy. All antidepressants do is replace neurochemicals you lack so you can think clearly and benefit from therapy. They do not make you "happy". So, see a doctor, get some help. You cannot see it in your mental state right now, but you can make your world a better place.

Answer 7

okay. you sound like a milder version of me before i got help. tell your parents what's up, before it gets worse. start seeing a therapist, they might be able to help you feel better without meds. If anti depressants give you an artificial happy feeling, chances are that you are not just depressed. I know that I suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder, but was diagnosed with depression before that. I need to be on atypical antipsychotics and mood stabilizers as well as antidepressants because my mood swings were even worse on them alone, although i did feel happier. When on antidepressants alone, i just didn't feel like me.

please take my advise, and let me know how it goes. : )

Answer 8

You're a cutter. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/cutting.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Cutting-Yourself Cutter Hotline

You need to talk to someone...a trusted adult...there has to be someone in your life, a teacher, school counselor, friend's parent.

Answer 9

i no how u r feeling but the no one here on yahoo can tel u if u r surelly depressed but u probably should see a doctor and of course your parents will worry but thats there job and no mattr wat they will always find a way to worry because they love u hope u get help

good luck hun!!!

Answer 10

It does sound like you might be depressed.
You should see a doctor, they will be able to prescribe medication and/or refer you for counselling.