Am I depressed? If so please give me ideas, not involving parents.?

Question

I am always feeling sad or hopeless

I'm always irritable, or angry

I'm always crying

I lost touch with friends, and never talk to my brother anymore

I lost interest in activities, and quit all of them

I never eat anymore

Its almost like all I do is sleep

and I just feel worthless

I have a lack of enthusiasm and motivation

I have difficulty concentrating

and I have thought of death and suicide

Ive felt this way for over 6 months and it seems to just be getting worse. I have told my parents but they are to busy to really care. They said that I need to change my attitude, and stop feeling sorry for myself. I'm not even really sure what has caused my depression, but If I had to guess it would be because I had to have surgery and lost touch with my best friend. please give me ideas how to change my life and find myself again.

By the way I'm home schooled so I cant talk to a nurse or councilor.

Answer 1

Find some more people to talk to, it may be hard but just go out there and meet some new people.  Or find something to do that you feel validates you, or makes you feel like your accomplishing something worth wile.  I was depressed for almost a year but then I just decided to start working on my business and hang out with friends more and I am much more happier now!

Answer 2

look surgery is never something to be ashamed of and losing your best friend sucks i know try doing something for someone else i know this sounds like the christians way out but go down to a homeless shelter and help out or you could end up like jack out of fight club and become addicted to support meetings

Answer 3

You made a good start to recovery by writing your thoughts down. It sounds like the brain has shut everything down and is looking for a new start in life. Good luck.

Answer 4

Yes, there are things you can do without having to try and convince your parents of what's wrong.  If you're old enough and don't have one already, get a part time job... you will meet great people. Find something you really love doing. Find hobbies to keep you amused... ones that you can do just sitting in your room. Go and exercise, it makes you feel better.  If that best friend really means something to you, go and do something about it. Try and get out of the house more - whether it's by yourself, or with friends.

You don't need medication to deal with depression. As long as you're kept busy, you won't have time to think about your depression. I agree with what your parents said, by the way. That's what mine said to me and if I had listened to them, I... would have come out without much damage done. Instead of thinking about everything that's c**p about your life, think of everything you do have. I can guarantee that if you are determined to change your attitude, you will be fine. I know that's not what you want to hear, but it's the truth. Good luck.

Answer 5

Step 1: Ensure your emotion is controlled daily. Don't over reacted, stay calm and don't get worry easily

Step 2: Think before your action. Don't repeat her past experience on herself. Remind herself from time to time.

Step 3: Be confident to yourselves. Remember everyone is the winner. "Only One sperms out of millions fertilize an egg"

Step 4: Get a group of close friends to share your experience and get some activities that would occupied your time

Step 5: Increase scope of life. Meaning that she should involve in more social activities like dancing, outing and others.

Step 6: Put a rubberband on the wrist. If there is a negative thought, Tighten the rubber band and release it. Hence the effect of the pain would be able to reduce the possibility of negative thought.

Good Luck.

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Besides, If you have more psychological problem, please write to me at

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Answer 6

I think your parents are right.  On the other hand, surgery, or the cause of, can be very depressing.  Since your parents aren't of any help, talk to your doctor.  Or, pull out the phone book and start calling psychiatrists and psychologists...  See if any of them will help you PRO BONO (for free).  

Then again, maybe you just need to open up to everyone you've lost touch with.