Am I depressed? Or going insane?

Question

Im a senior in high school. I spend most of my time in my room, the only other thing i really do is go to the gym. i have no friends, every oppurtunity with a relationship ive had ive failed. i dont talk much, i think everyone hates me or that people do not like me even before i meet them, that they talk about me badly. i get angry easily. i am certain i have manic depression because sometimes i will be happy and then the smallest thing can send me into a depression that lasts for months. i dont know waht to do or how to change my situation and when i try to nothing works.

Answer 1

Without God's love, you will always crave more and more and never be content.

Without a friend that gives you an honest answer when you want one, who gives you one out of love, you will always feel some misery. And if you only have friends that flatter you, you may be depressed knowing that they are doing so because they want to take advantage of you in some way rather than truly loving you, or loving you with a pure love, love which isn't self-seeking.

Also, you may have a poor diet which is causing a chemical imbalance or making you depressed due to its blandness, have past trauma that is still bothering you because you don't know how to deal with it or because it was very painful, are encountering unpleasant smells often (like perhaps from a new rug which smells bad), have bland surroundings (you may want to decorate your walls with posters), have unpleasant parents, don't have friends or ones that give you bad to no advice when you ask for the help or when it's obvious you need it, you may have a boring getting-no-where life, or you may feel as if you're not getting your way in general (which frustrates everyone who feels that way).

I had problems with depression and suicide when I was 12 due to my parents abusing me, neglecting my education (including knowledge about right from wrong), and not providing me with much interesting or helpful to do or teaching me how to be helpful. I also got bullied at school for how I was dressed and appeared before I was 14, and of course, instead of the bullies being punished for what they did to me, I was the one who got stuck in a miserable substitute for a "normal" public high school and had next to no friends while there (and still have about none). Soon after attending that school I was bullied by the police off an on a few times. Other miserable things happened including being repeatedly kicked out and being mistreated at nearly all the jobs I had by coworkers or bosses who harassed me out of them. But, God saved me and helped me beat my depression and allowed and helped me to accomplish some great things that I can take comfort in having accomplished no matter how miserable. I'm still depressed sometimes, but it's not as bad now since he's opened my eyes.

Check out the link in my profile if you are interested in spiritual help, which I found has been a lasting and permanent solution heading towards perfect peace. I hope you show the link to others.

History and experience (incuding the experiences of 100+ million CHristians).

If she refuses to talk to anyone in person, just find an online Christian suicide support group and a prayer group. Remember, only a specific kind of Christian (because of God) can help to her to permanently overcome her desire to kill herself.
Christian version:

To be suicidal, as most people seem to think of it, is to sometimes desire to kill yourself and or to try. One of the three definitions in a dictionary, is to do things that lead to wanting to kill yourself, that definition is poor in my opinion.

But to help people keep from becoming suicidal, to fight it off, or in case they already are suicidal, I usually tell them this:

Without God's love, you will always crave more and more and never be content.

Without a friend that gives you an honest answer when you want one, who gives you one out of love, you will always feel some misery. And if you only have friends that flatter you, you may be depressed knowing that they are doing so because they want to take advantage of you in some way rather than truly loving you, or loving you with a pure love, love which isn't self-seeking.

Also, you may have a poor diet which is causing a chemical imbalance or making you depressed due to its blandness, have past trauma that is still bothering you because you don't know how to deal with it or because it was very painful, are encountering unpleasant smells often (like perhaps from a new rug which smells bad), have bland surroundings (you may want to decorate your walls with posters), have unpleasant parents, don't have friends or ones that give you bad to no advice when you ask for the help or when it's obvious you need it, you may have a boring getting-no-where life, or you may feel as if you're not getting your way in general (which frustrates everyone who feels that way).

I had problems with depression and suicide due to my parents neglecting my education, including knowledge about right from wrong, and not having much interesting or helpful to do. I also got bullied at school for how I was dressed and appeared before I was 14 and of course, instead of the bullies being punished I was the one who got stuck in a miserable substitute for a "normal" public high school and had next to no friends while there (and still have about none). Soon after attending that school I was bullied by the police off an on a few times. Other miserable things happened including being repeatedly kicked out and being mistreated at nearly all the jobs I had by coworkers or bosses who harassed me out of them. But, God saved me and helped me beat my depression and allowed and helped me to accomplish some great things that I can take comfort in having accomplished no matter how miserable. I'm still depressed sometimes, but it's not as bad now since he's opened my eyes.

Check out the link in my profile if you are interested in spiritual help, which I found has been a lasting and permanent solution heading towards perfect peace. I hope you show the link to others.

Answer 2

OK as someone who has manic depression, I'm gonna say don't self diagnose because this is a tricky disease that looks like a lot of other illnesses and takes awhile to get an accurate diagnosis of.

But what I will say is that I think that it would be good for you to see a counsellor at school and discuss your particular issues and how to resolve this so that you have a more pleasant time at school...

Also you need to see a doctor for a medical check up because there might be a physical reason for your mood swings like a thyroid disorder and if the doc feels its necessary, a referral to a psychiatrist. A shrink will give you a proper evaluation, diagnosis and if necessary prescribe a treatment regime.

There is nothing scary about seeing a shrink and like talking to the counsellor, it is completely confidential except unless they think you are in immediate danger or likely to harm yourself. If you do feel so down that you do want hurt yourself, you need to tell your parents or a trusted adult straight away so that you can get the help and support that you need.

Right now I know the situation feels like its bad, but your problem is temporary with the right help and support, which is available to you if you ask for it. Good luck...

Answer 3

no you certainly aren't goin insane.

you may be suffering from depression. but just know that there is help out there for you

i suggest you should join a youth club or something. maybe first of all you could find out about any courses you can take to help you with confidence with other people and talking to people. as a 16 yr old who had kinda the same problem as you i know how it feels

i believe once you get initial confidence in yourself you will feel better about being around people and you will talk to them better. once you do you will get on with them easier and it wont seem as if you cant hold a relationship

also we're teenagers, with the way our hormones are and the way we are inside, any small thing can send us into a depression. you just need to fight this and not let it control you. if you work on ur self-control it shouldnt be too bad.

last of all, good luck!! you'll do fine!! theres nothing strange or unusual about you....you're just lacking in self-confidence and social confidence.

xXx

Answer 4

Part of your problem is that you're a teenager. I don't care what they say, I know those weren't the best years of MY life by any stretch. You're going to have mood swings, it's all thanks to the hormones, and contrary to what I read below, alcohol will NOT help. Hello? It's a downer. It will make you feel worse. It's easy to be paranoid in high school and feel like you don't fit in. God knows I did. But when I graduated, moved on with my life, got my stuff straight, I started to feel better. Life is definately better now, even on my worst day. Be patient, take one day at a time. Don't be afraid to communicate honestly with your significant other, that's the key to making relationships work. People tend to gravitate to those that project confidence and friendliness. Don't be afraid to just walk up and chat with folks. That's the only way you'll get friends. You can't sit around waiting for life to happen. You gotta MAKE it happen, dude.

Answer 5

Yeah, I remember being your age. I was very unhappy often. It will get better as you get out there and start your own life as YOU, not as the child of your parents.
Here are some good ideas:


1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming.

2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State.

3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating.

4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself)

5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee.

6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night.

7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy.

8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup.



Tone up the muscles:


1. Join a gym and get a trainer.

2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen.

3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body.

4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike
5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class.

6. Join the local YMCA..



Mental Health:


1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings.

2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to.

3. Learn how to meditate.

4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with.

5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance.

6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts.

7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night.

8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative.

9. Do something for someone else who needs help.

Answer 6

The problem is actually in you. You have a low (might also be very low) self esteem. You don't feel good about yourself. That leads to you thinking about what others will see in you. In order to deal with the problem, you have to face yourself. You have to face the inner you. If you are confident with yourself, you will be confident to face the world. What you need is actually counselling and maybe some anti-depression pills that you may get from your doctor. But, plz remember that you can never depend on the anti-depression pills to ease your problems. You have to face the world in order to conquer your fear of the world. Don't fill your mind with negative thinking. Make it positive. Get a hold of yourself. You have to make friends and socialize with the world. Be reminded that you are not alone in this wide world. There's other people around you and near you. Don't burden yourself with what others might think of you. Juz go ahead with life. Juz be confident with yourself. When you have problems, SHARE it with other people. This will solve the problem and you will feel good with yourself and other people who have help you. Don't be depressed or paranoid because you have problems. Find ways to solve it, to take care of it, to overcome it. You should join clubs @ associations. This might build up your self confidence.

Take your time! Take a step at a time!
Socialize! Make friends!
Build r/ships! Interact with the world!
Share with the world! FACE THE WORLD!
Rock the world! Conquer the world!
Keep in mind that You CAN DO IT!
All the best!

Answer 7

I suggest you read uplifting books, (BIOGRAPHIES) and also volunteer, and see if either of these things give you variety that you seem to need just now.

You're not crazy. You're a teen. Teens are changing so fast inside that nothing seems right, at times.

Think about the advice I've offered, as I truly believe they are the key to your overcoming the confusions you now feel.

When we are focused only on our self...we tend to exaggerate everything.

Serve...learn...and you'll get your wings, almost immediately.

The fastest growing group in all the world are those who feel lost and lonely. You'll exit that group if you find another who is willin to befriend you. Just make sure they are decent.
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Answer 8

i think youre depressed.try counseling.also remember:why is it that you stay in your room all day?you never know whats out there unless you go explore.look for friends,go socialize,attend school functions and join clubs.another possibility is that youre stressed out.try calming down by taking warm baths.this may sound corny but pretend like you have a fun bucket and you ned to fill it,try something new, and know where the pressure point is to your anger is so you cant get mad easily.i dont get mad easily cause i simply try ignoring the problem.always look on the positie side,im a negative person so thats kinda hard but i try to.good luck.

Answer 9

Maybe it's just your age. Maybe hormones. Maybe age change. Which can get really difficult for some, including you, it seems. You seem just confused. Maybe seeing a therapist could help. Or try to sign up for courses on something somewhere else than your highschool (where to learn a foreign language for example, or anything else) and meet people with common interests. Or maybe even getting an email pen friend could help.

Answer 10

Have you tried seeing a doctor? No one should have to miss the good things in life because of depression. Get some help!
If you can't find help any other way, talk to your school councilor. They can set you up with someone.

Answer 11

sounds like you may have some self esteem issues, some paranoia. look at the issues that may be causing the anger. but first, you should visit your doctor and share with him some of the things that have been going on for you. he may recommend a mental health therapist to assess your situation. you haven't given much symptoms to indicate manic depression.