Teen depression?

Question

maybe i don't need help... but i want help... i'm a teen and i think i might have teen depression.

my life isn't horrible... there's not been tramautic events in my life like my dad died or i was abused or anything... but i just feel incredibly low. i feel totally fine for a week or two and then something snaps inside me...

i can't tell my parents... they would tell me my life is good and that i should appreciate it... i try, i really do, but i can't help feeling like this. my friends.. i have tried talking to them, but they always abandon me when i try to or stop talking to me altogether.

i guess my real question is.. is there a way i could get some help? a program or something online or anything? i can't talk to my school counselors... i can't afford a psychiatrist... i'm afraid if i don't do something soon, i might do something i regret... so please... help?

Additional Details

i try to be active... i do many activities and try out many hobbies, but i always end up feeling like a failure and that i will never be good enough at it or i simply lose interest.

i know i'm feeling sorry for myself, and i try not to, but i don't know... i do volunteer work when i can.

Answer 1

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Depression is not necesarrily triggered by events in one's life. It can simply be a chemical imbalance. If you had a cold you would seek relief. If you had a headache, a broken arm or other common physical ailment you would and your parents would not hesitate to get you the medical attention you need. Depression or any other mental illness can be treated and cured with proper diagnosis and a concerned health care provider. Look for online test for depression. Here is one, http://www.med.nyu.edu/psych/screens/dep… Take the test and see where you fall. There are many places that you can recieve treatment at discounted/reduced cost. Your county health department is one. Take the test and share this with your parents. Depression is serious but can be treated... Often exercise will be all you need. (Ask Tom Cruise) Something to do with endorphins and other chemicals that help... Pills are not always prescribed...

I had a bout with this a couple of years ago before Hurricane Katrina... Worked all day every day for the longest time and was able to rise back up healthy... Good luck!

PS. Don't waste another minute. don't say I will do it later or tomorrow. Do it now!

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Well then by all means you need to see or speak to someone. Do you often have what feels like a lump in your throat? This is a sign of anxiety. Have you found and taken any of the online tests? Take it and if it is showing you with possible depression (it will not say you have it since only a professional can do that) please go to the one parent that you think would be open minded enough to listen to you. Odds are good they have no clue and would do what is necessary to help you. Let us know ok?
treslayr at yahoo dot com

ps I just reread your statement and it seems you are experiencing a high then a low. Sometimes they are days apart other times weeks apart? Arm yourself with as much info as you can and then talk to your mother or father...

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Asker's Comment:

thanks for all the great answers from everyone. i'm feeling pretty good at the moment, but yeah, i do go through this about every 2-3 weeks. i feel absolutely horrible and then i feel all right, then it starts over again... but thanks for all the great advice.

Answer 2

If you feel the way you feel like now, yes, you do need a help from someone. Looking at the bright side, you questioning it. You ask yourself and then ask someone else, you ask us. Therefore, this means it is good, and I am glad you did.
I still think you might need a professional help. It might be many reasons for the cause of your depression.
1. If you are a teenager, it would have to do with your hormone, especially for boys. This one you can do your own researching about the subject yourself. Type in for heath of a teenager boy. Look in hormone.
2. Your life in this point is spelling miserable. You always think and think about something you could not fix it out yourself because you don’t experience everything yet in life. It is normal because you have all the questions, but no one could give you the best answer.
3. You might ran into an illness of emotional stresses about something. It could be anything that you focus on right now, and couldn’t handler them but so much, then it snapped with no reason. Contently worry about the things around you; such as, school, girls, friends, job and your future. You do need to talk with the professionals about all your problems. By you describe about your parents, they seem like good parents and positive people. However, I can’t stand the positive people myself. Everything all good to them, and deny and stay away from the negative. I believe that you can learn about life, and have good direction to go on better with both positive and negative conversations. I like to listen to both of them, and try to get a good result for them. I like to listen and learn from the other experiences. Positive people couldn’t always comfort me when I have problem. Seem like my problem still there and never go anywhere. Your friends might go through the same problem you have, but don’t really want to share with anyone or let anyone know. Again they might not know the answer that why they stay away from you.
4. You might have to get a prescribe medication for the illness to calm you down or balance you out. I never have to take it or know that much about the medication. You really have to see a doctor or someone for that. I hope this help you some, and hope you know that there is a help out there for you. I will pray for you. Please don’t do anything you will regret of later. When you feel no one loves you, know that God loves you.

Answer 3

Teen Depression to a mild stand point is very common, even on a good day your dealing with hormonal imbalances, and social strains. But if you are reaching the end of your coping mechanisms you really need to talk to someone, Guidance Counselors, and Religious instructors or a Priest may be a good place to start. But do not give up, these feelings will pass and things will start to balance out its all part of the growing experience.

Source(s):

http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression…

Answer 4

all teens go thru the stage you're going thru. Busy yourself, learn new things, find things on the net that you might be curious about (travel, ancient digs, flowers, growing plants, sewing, swimming, playing an instrument, redecorate your room, take a course, play some games, find yourself a new friend, plan a business, anything to take your mind off of hum drum stuff and make your mind expand, take typing tests online, try to beat yourself at some game by playing against yourself till you get it right, choose a career and work toward that, keep planning ahead, and then get some funny movies to laugh at or some good books to read, or try reading some motivational things online like by Dale Carnegie, Og Mandino and others).

Answer 5

you need to focus yor energy not so much on yourself, but on others. u don't need a pricey pyschiatrist you need to do some volunteer work.

Answer 6

I really think you should try your school counselor or try a free teen help line, just to talk. Getting these kinds of things of your chest is really good. You don't need to be having a crappy life to suffer from depression. Perhaps you could talk to your GP. Make sure you are getting enough exercise and getting out of the house. Exercise works wonders on depression on a chemical level in your brain. Learn to love yourself too. Friends can be the best thing in the world but when it feels like they have let you down and you feel like you are the only person you have left, you better be loving that person big time. Appreciate your strengths and work on your weaknesses. Have a look around your local library for books on how to boost your self confidence. I wish you all the best.

Answer 7

=) It's nice that you're asking for help.
It took me a while to realize I didn't want to be all swingy, like you are now.
This program helped me immensely:
http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/flash_intro.asp (yeah, the intro is a bit corny)

It's called "MoodGym". It's an online program meant to help people identify mood problems and ways to help them. It may seem strange at first, but it's so useful. Even if you're not depressed or anything, it's a fun mind toy. So, enjoy, and feel better soon.

Source(s):

http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/flash_intro.asp

Answer 8

do things that make you happy.