How do you know if your depressed?
Hi,
Basically I am always depressed on the inside but I try not to show it though sometimes it get's too much. I have had this since I was 8 (I am now 13) I do self harm and have suicide thoughts and now I just can't eat anything. It's horrible but no one cares (and I don't blame them) so I'm stuck.I just have no idea what to do and it's really ruining my childhood. Should I do nothing and see if it passes me? Or should I see the doctor? Please someone. Any idea's?
Thank you xXx
Update:I have tried talking to people on places like childline and other places like that but i just felt more guilty and that I was wasting their time so I stopped. I did speak to my best friend about it once but as I was upset about it, it made him upset and I didn't want him to get hurt because of me so I stopped talking about it. I asked my mum to take me to the doctors when I was 11 about this she though It was my age and it would pass. But it hasn't. she also thinks I do it for attention so now I keep myself to myself because no one else wants to know.
Thank you for the people who have already responded it means a lot I'm sorry for wasting your time. xXx
Comments
you have not clarified what ur hobbies/interests are. are u a loner or u gell well in a group ? what makes u most happy ? try to analyse this and try to create happiness for yourself.
try seeing a doctor for ur stomach problems [ as to why u have a low appetite ] . convince ur mother to come with you and please go to some nice psycho-analyst [doctor] also . the doctor will guide you and u will feel better with some of the medicines prescribed for you.
do things which make u the happiest and care a hang for anybody. dont worry too much and smile away in life. watch comedy serials on tv or net like charlie chaplin, comedy circus , jokes etc and try to stay relaxed. it will increase your appetite.
good luck my child. and remember u r your own doctor for depression. but a visit to a psycho-analyst is a must i think. do it. may god be with you always.
If your two options are doing nothing or seeing a doctor, we'd recommend the latter. You've been suffering for five years, and nothing's helped so far. Plus, you're endangering yourself by self-harming, thinking of suicide, and not eating right.
It's rough sometimes for thirteen-year-olds to tell adults around them that they think they're depressed. Depression is common for kids your age, so a lot of people assume it will just pass. When you ask for help for this, be sure to point out the suicidal thoughts at the very least. This will help people realize how much you're really hurting.
Good luck!
MKM, Counselor
Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
Go see a doctor if your feeling low, sorry to hear! hope your ok good luck x
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