Depression, I Need Help. What Should I Do ?
Question by Cathy: Depression, I need help. What should i do ?
I am 14. I have been feeling depressed & sad lately. For the past two months. Only my best friend knows about this. I tell her everything, cause i trust her. & i know she wont tell anyone. I have cut myself before. Actually i did it two nights ago for the first time. Though i see now that there is no point of cutting anymore, cause even though it does help to let my feelings out. I see that i should just write it out. Cause there is a very big risk of my family & other people finding out. Though today i found out that my family has a history of having “Clinical Depression”. Since i found that out i looked up the symptoms of Clinical Depression. I found that i have many of the symptoms. It says that teens have Clinical Depression often also. Here are the symptoms I have…
difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
fatigue and decreased energy
feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness
feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings
thoughts of suicide,
a sudden switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy
saying things like “It would be better if I wasn’t here” or “I want out”
deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating
&& here is one that i have also done. Such as…
having a “death wish,” tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death, like driving through red lights
Though it wasnt “driving through red lights” Here is ONE example
i went jogging & i usually look both ways before crossing the busy street. But this time i was very depressed & i was like whatever i dont care if i die, so i didnt even bother to look both ways, & thankfully there were no cars passing.
I dont know what to do. Should i tell my om that i think i have “Clinical Depression” What should i do ?
Best answer:
Answer by K-ra
I’m your age and do the same thing, and have the same problem, only I don’t talk to anyone. Just keep in mind on those jogs where you tempt fate, that people love you and even through your sadness, you are loved. That’s what gets me through the day. And if its as bad as you think, I would tell your mom.
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