I'm 13. I have many of the symptoms. It takes me forever to fall asleep at night. I usually don't wake up in the middle of the night, but when I do, I can't go back to sleep. I fidget constantly. I have lost interest in many of my favorite activities. I hate being around my family and participating in family activities. I have trouble concentrating in class. I feel horrible all of the time. It's not like normal sadness, and I can't seem to understand what's causing it. If I am depressed, shouldI get help? Based on the information given if I do have depression, how would you rate it on a scale of 1-10? I've never felt like this before. If not depression, what is it? I've felt this way for over a year. It lasts long after two weeks.
2007-09-03 13:51:52 · 6 answers · asked by Meaghan 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It helps if you pet a nice animal, talk to a close friend, go for a walk, meditate, breathing excersices, that is what I do, and I am 13
2007-09-03 13:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU ARE A TEENAGER! Simple answer I know, but true. Your hormones are raging and your body is changing, until that stops, your emotions will have many ups and downs.
It is normal, don't worry. Just make sure you eat healthy, get plenty of rest (teens need 9-12 hours, more than any age group), push yourself to do the things you love, get exercise daily and don't isolate yourself from friends and family.
I will almost guarantee if you do the above, you will feel better. If you make an effort and nothing works, I suggest you tell a counselor at school and discuss what could be contributing to this mood. Sometimes stress or family problems cause depression, other times it is more serious. You don't have a serious depression or you'd be unable to function normally. Take care sweetie, I am sure you'll be just fine. Enjoy this time in your life, it goes by much too fast.
2007-09-03 21:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started becoming depressed when I was about 13, I am now 24. I didn't get help until a year ago. Please don't wait like I did. You are young and should lead a normal happy life. Talk with your parents, your family doctor or the school nurse so you can get back on track.
2007-09-03 21:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by The Unshushable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with depression when i was 13 im 15 now, and you sound like you have some symptoms but also it could be your hormones, a lot of teenagers feel depressed but if it gets to an extreme like harming yourself, others or thoughts of suicide you should definately get help, ive been counseled for two years now and its made a world of difference
good luck to you
2007-09-03 21:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are just like me. Except i am 14 and am a boy. every fact you told me i had, i give you a 3., do something crazy what i did in middle school was trouble before the bells rang i locked the doors to the halls it was funny when everyone came late. do something that gives you adrenaline.
2007-09-03 21:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by garfield89027 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to a professional. A good place to start is with your physician.
If you can't do that at least talk to your school counselor.
Your parents should know about the way you are feeling too so they can help you....you know..Dr. appointment, counseling.
2007-09-03 21:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋