Nothing seems to cheer me up... Help?

Question

I've had a really dramatic time lately, with my lying friends, my frusterated parents, angry teachers, poor grades due to incomplete homework, problems with friends who want to be more, my art and writing suffering from all this, my constant emotional burden, missing church too often, money problems, knowing I'm about to move away from my best friends, and much more, I can't seem to find anything that actually cheers me up instead of getting my mind off things. Once I'm done with the activity that is making me forget all my problems (not drugs. It usually has to do with my reading some sort of romance manga or fantasy novel or expressing myself through art.) I go back to my depression. I've been like this since school started this year. I usually just asked my friends for advice that I knew would never work, but that ended recently. I've been crying my self to sleep at midnight after a heartfelt prayer. Also recently cried during every class and was sent home two periods early for it.

I need to figure out how to make myself feel better. I've thought about suicide, but I know I wont do it because I would know that I'd be making everyone feel like it was their faults for not being able to help. I'm not going to a stupid psycyitrist, and I'm not going to try and get anti-depressaints. I'm against them. This is a natural emotion that I haven't yet experienced for this long, and I'm sure there is a way to stop feeling like this without drugs. I've also considered asking my parents to move our family to a new city when we sell our house (in like 2 months), but I'm not sure if I should yet. I'm confused on what to do and I feel very alone. Should I give myself time, or should I just go strait up and tell my parents I want a fresh start? Or is there something else? I need all the help I can get. Please don't say anything like "F*** you emo kid, go get your happy pills." Because I'm already depressed enough. I don't need some stranger effecting my self image too. Thank You.

I'm glad you guys want to help, but no one is answering the actual question. You guys all say "Cheer Up Emo Kid!" or "Go Get Help Emo Kid!", but I only said stuff like that was optional. What I want to know is: Do you think I'll benifit from getting a fresh start in a new town? I just started the second quarter on 10/22/07. So, I'm not too far into the year. All my friends are here, but I'm wondering if I would do better to move to a new town and start better relationships. I'm not asking for ways to cheer up, but if you'd like to add some in.(besides looking at the less fortunate, they just make me realize how much I should be doing to help, but I can't because I'm a freakin' middle schooler.) So, yeah. Do you think a fresh start would be good, or do you think I should try harder to fix my problems here? (Been trying for about a year on some of them. Others have started this school year.)

Answer 1

you are suffering from major depression. All the make-a-lists and dream nice dreams and sing happy songs are not going to help with clinical depression. It is an illness not a fleeting mood. Would you tell a diabetic to go think nice thoughts and feel better? NO. What do you need for an illness? A doctor. Tell your parents and get a Dr.'s appointment. If they won't make one for you call and get one. A family practice doctor. You don't have to see a psychiatrist if you don't want to. But for heaven's sake why not. You'd rather be miserable and sick than speak to a doctor who is specially trained in your illness??? You mentioned prayer which is wonderful. God gave us doctors to help with our health problems. Go!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Oh my gosh, it seems like I'm going through similar stuff. We're moving soon, I miss church a lot, we're having money issues, etc. um I don't know how much help I'll be but, I kinda know how you feel. sometimes I like taking walks on my farm, your alone and get to be in the fresh air and you have some time to think. It also helps sometimes to write or play sports. Sorry, I'm just saying what helps me. I take medicine for it, and it helps. I think it would help if you told your parents how you were feeling, they might be able to help and then they would be able to understand what your going through. And praying helps too. Just remember that your not alone. Sorry if that was stupid but I hope things get better for you.

Answer 3

Cheers Me Up

Answer 4

I think you should meditate. In that way,, your mind clears up and at the same time,, your body will benefit from it. And if it doesn't work,, you may need to confess everything to a priest. He will give you advices about the problems you are encountering. And one last thing,, never break your connection with our Creator. I hope this helps!!

Answer 5

Listen to kitty, this is a CHEMICAL problem, dont feel inferior because of it. There is not much you can do besides self medicating, which is bad news bears. The antidepressants they have these days are very good with little side effects

Answer 6

When ever I get like that, and this sounds stupid, I think about people who are worse off than I am. Like all the people who are losing their homes due to fire, flood, or tornadoes. I look at all the starving people, the people with no homes or family. I get out of the poor me area and try to be happy that I have it pretty good. Things could be worse...

Answer 7

Honestly,
The ABSOLUTE BEST thing you can do is start writing a list of what you can be grateful for.
#1 - I woke up on this side of the grass this morning.
#2 - Just keep going
Yes, this really works.
Next, after finishing the contemplation of your navel and what you have to be grateful for find something to do for someone else that will help them and do it in total secrecy! That's right, don't tell a soul!!
Yes, really, this makes people feel fantastic, even gets them laughing!

Answer 8

Well think about the kids who have terminal cancer and don't have a choice! i always look at those less privileged than me to keep me going on!