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Q: Alone and Depressed

asked by: imben on April 20th, 2009

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I think I may have depression, I have a lot of the symptoms and firstly I want to make sure I have it and secondly how to deal with it.

This has kind of started at school. I was ridiculed for lots of reasons and I just kind of laughed it off so nobody really took much notice of how I was feeling. But it really effected me. Now left school and Im left with no self worth or confidence. This makes it really hard for me to do anything. Now Im not doing anything with my life I just sit around the house with no purpose and I just dont matter to anyone. Ive lost all my friends now and Im not close to anyone.

The only thing that helps me is excersise, but I dont always have the opportunity to do this. So this just leaves me feeling really low then I tend to just curl up in bed and it all builds up again.

I cant live like this, I really need help. Im going to college in a few months and I need my motivation for life back. College will envolve me needing to find friends or talk in front of a class and that would just kill me. I really couldnt do it. This would make me frustrated with myself and worsen my situation.

I dont really know my options here. I think my best bet is to see a doctor. My mum also has/had depression and she is currently on anti depressants from the doctor so I would assume I would get the same. Would anti depressants help me here? I know depression isnt a simple thing with a quick fix, there a multitude of factors here. But would they help me here?

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twilight_mist

replied on April 20th, 2009

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Bullies are the lowest life forms on earth...

Yes, do see your doctor if you think you are depressed, and talk to your mother if you have a relationship where you can talk about things.

Medications might help, and they might not. Usually the most important part of therapy is counseling though. (and know that if you do get medicines, it will take time for them to kick in).

Hope you manage to sort things out.

ServiceU

replied on April 21st, 2009

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i understand

i seen a therapist and i was on prozac. prozac makes you feel numb for a while (dont feel sad or happy) then your body gets used to it and your able to be depressed again (unless your doctor up your dose). therapy works, talking to someone that doesnt know you and isnt judgmental.
school should be good for you, isolation isnt good, you need to be around people and if you had a lot of work to do the less time you have in being depressed. see a therapist if you feel its really bad, you can also try taking st.johns worth to raise your serotonin levels-research it on the net.

Karichi

replied on May 30th, 2009

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See a therapist, using meds should be your last option. Taking to someone will be good. Starting college will be good too. Here is your opportunity to make friends. Goal is to make at least 2-3 friends. You'll be amaze. Have confidence in yourself please. I am a preschool teacher and a mother. I always tell my son if someone bullies you by calling you a name are you going to believe the things they say about you "NO" you know who you are prove them wrong, ignore and walk away they don't deserve your attention. I hope that helps good luck!

kelsa

replied on May 30th, 2009

New User

hey, everything is going to be ok! just try to get involved with friends out there. if you are having trouble then find some online.Just 1 thing i can tell you seeing how u are depressed and down make sure to stay active! There is always a way out of everything no matter what the situation is. Just please make sure to stay active and go see a doctor ASAP!

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