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Q: Am I Depressed? Help

asked by: amie on May 21st, 2005

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Hello, im 17 and ive spent the last few months wondering if im depressed or not.

Ive looked it up etc, etc and I have some symptoms, but I cant go and see my doctor, as she is a aqqauintance of my mum, and I know its patient confidentiality etc, but I just dont think its very wise.

Anyway, the last two years of my life have been really hard, in some major aspects. But I felt I was coping ok. But I dont think I am.

I wake up daily feeling tired and empty. I put false smiles on for those around me, as I dont want them to know. The only person who I dont pretend to be happy round is my boyfriend of 2 and a half years, and I hate giving him the bad, negative side of myself.

I feel really negative about myself all the time, feel fat, ugly worthless and like I dont deserve to be here. I get frequent headches and stomach ache, and am constantly tired-even though I go to bed at 10 and get out at 7 daily (min) sometimes I dont sleep, and if I do, even for 10 hours, I wake up tired.

I cry nearly every day, and when im sitting, not doing anything, I get upset, but my mind is blank, and I have no idea whats upsetting me. Its just, blank and desolate in my mind.

My grades are good, which makes me think I cant be depressed, but I really dont know. I have a problem with food also and put all my effort into making sure I dont starve myself. I just dont know anymore, but im sick of being fake-i feel like a fraud and I hate crying all the time, especially when its for no reason.

My mum doesnt believe in depression, so if I do have it she wont accept it-so I hope daily I dont, and worry what happens if I do.

I just feel empty, tired, upset, stressed and negative about everything all the time and I just want to lie in bed.....Anyone got a dignosis? Or any advice?

Replies(6)

Wesleyg

replied on May 21st, 2005

New User

Sounds like depression and or anxiety. Check it out

poetmcc

replied on May 21st, 2005

Experienced User

Hi amie how are you doing today? I am so sorry to hear about your depression as it sounds like. I'm no doctor but you sound like you have all the symptoms of clinical depression and going to a professional would be the best thing for you. He/she can also help you talk about it with your mother to make her understand this better. If they know your mother, it might be a good thing because they can explain it to her easier. And yes, the first few visits can remain confidential if you want them to though doctors often call parents if they feel the patient's life is at risk.
Medication sounds like a good bet for you too. Many people after taking meds feel much better and return to regular happy lives. You are only 17, please don't waste your life, go to a Dr. And get help, choose to live your precious life.
If you need to talk i'm there for you- just pm me when you want to. Take care of yourself. "everything will be all right in the end and if it is not all right it is not the end."

amie

replied on May 22nd, 2005

New User

poetmcc wrote:

hi amie how are you doing today? I am so sorry to hear about your depression as it sounds like. I'm no doctor but you sound like you have all the symptoms of clinical depression and going to a professional would be the best thing for you. He/she can also help you talk about it with your mother to make her understand this better. If they know your mother, it might be a good thing because they can explain it to her easier. And yes, the first few visits can remain confidential if you want them to though doctors often call parents if they feel the patient's life is at risk.
Medication sounds like a good bet for you too. Many people after taking meds feel much better and return to regular happy lives. You are only 17, please don't waste your life, go to a Dr. And get help, choose to live your precious life.
If you need to talk i'm there for you- just pm me when you want to. Take care of yourself. "everything will be all right in the end and if it is not all right it is not the end."

thankyou, your reply made me feel better an your advice makes sense and rings true. I shall look into dpression and look into dates where I can see my doctor, or another doctor. That quote is really beautfiful, and I shall remeber it and think about it daily.

And wesleyg thanks, ill have a look into anxiety too.

Wesleyg

replied on May 22nd, 2005

New User

Yay I got thanked, thanks, you made my day! :)

jesticle

replied on May 22nd, 2005

Experienced User

Hey Amie

Im 18 and again have just been diagnosed with depression I had it b4 and it does definitly sound like you have it too. When I was 14 I was diagnosed and my mum didnt believe me when I told her she doesn't believe in it though she has been on anti-depessants b4 she hated the thought that I was going to be on medication and going to a councellor she hated me because I had depression I had my councellor and her best-friend talk to her and she finally got it through her head that I needed her to support me rather than hate me for it. If your worried about your doctor maybe look in2 a different doctor.

I hope you mum understands it all and I wish the very best for you if you ever wana talk. i'd love sum1 2 talk 2 aswell
take care and goodluck hun

amie

replied on May 23rd, 2005

New User

Re: Hey Amie

jesticle wrote:

im 18 and again have just been diagnosed with depression I had it b4 and it does definitly sound like you have it too. When I was 14 I was diagnosed and my mum didnt believe me when I told her she doesn't believe in it though she has been on anti-depessants b4 she hated the thought that I was going to be on medication and going to a councellor she hated me because I had depression I had my councellor and her best-friend talk to her and she finally got it through her head that I needed her to support me rather than hate me for it. If your worried about your doctor maybe look in2 a different doctor.

I hope you mum understands it all and I wish the very best for you.i'd love sum1 2 talk 2 aswell
take care and goodluck hun

aww...Thankyou. Youre story is really inspiring and gives me some strength! Ive had a good day today, I was talking to a friend and she told me shes been diagnosed with it, and we had a good long talk. It was nice to not feel so alien. But now, after a ahppy afternoon, I feel down again. But ill be ok.

Im going to book an appointment, with any doctor, asap. I break from college on friday, so fingers crossed I can see someone quick!

Thanks for your e-mail address, I will use it if I feel the need!

God bless, thankyou and good luck xx

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