I suffered from depression for about a year and am only just starting to get back on track. But I have been getting really down lately and I want to talk about my feelings and thought about seeing a counsellor as I find it hard to talk to my mum even though I am close to her. I try talking to my friends but they're making me feel lonely and upset at the moment as if they dont listen to me. I am rather confused about the way I feel at the moment and dont know how to express my emotions. What should I do? I am only 15 and feel as if I have noone mature enough to handle this situation to talk to.
2007-09-12 01:58:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hello... i think counselling is a great idea.
You can also do a search for COPING WITH DEPRESSION, TEEN DEPRESSION or DEPRESSION SELF-HELP. There are quite a lot of websites out there for information and advice.... take what is best for you.
Our friends dont' like to hear about our depression, for whatever reason. Maybe they don't want to deal with it? You are not alone, it happens all the time where friends are concerned.
And i'm glad you have a good relationship with your mother. I know what you mean though--sometimes we just need an outside party to talk with.
take care and i hope you get the good help you deserve.
2007-09-12 02:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is life. You are not always going to feel happy. You need to find it within yourself by getting to know yourself and what activities/interests/hobbies make you happy. This is the time to play and experiment. Keep searching while you can. As you get older, you will have less free time to do this more than likely. It will not just come to you. You need to put in some time and effort. Try different things and don't give up. Don't expect too much to soon. It's a journey. It requires patience and understanding.
2007-09-12 02:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talking to a professional would be a great thing to do at this point. You might just let your mother know that you need to talk and you know she is there for you no matter what, but these are things that you feel you need to speak about to someone who is in the field of understanding "mental stuff". Ya know? You might also consider talking to a school counselor about it. It may be that you just need an adult who is not so connected to you ( like your mother) to talk to. Good luck to you.
2007-09-12 03:56:24 · answer #3 · answered by ShineOn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible to speak to a school counselor about helping you to find someone to speak to? Or maybe a friend's parent? Do you think if you approach your mom and let her know you would like to see a therapist she would object? People are more willing to help than you think. If you share with them what you wrote above they will want to help you get to the bottom of your feelings. Give it a try. Best of luck to you!
2007-09-12 02:41:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to remember what made you the happiest... Give yourself little pep talks and compliment yourself. You are a great person I am sure and things will be fine... We all get down. I know in my heart you will be fine and find what you think is missing.... Good Luck to you....
2007-09-12 02:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by chrissy m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose to be happier. You're in control of your ship. Nobody else. Make better choices for yourself. Abraham Lincoln said, "People are as happy as they choose to be". Old Abe was a pretty happy guy until he chose to go to the theater.
2007-09-13 08:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I continuously say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and if any one says to me Happy Holidays I simply smile at them and say thanks and I desire you will have an overly Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!
2016-09-05 11:19:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋