Are my symptoms signs of depression?

Question

i just started high school and im already stressed out. im doin good in the school working part but noone likes me. i tried being nice ive tried everything people where i live just hate me. and now ive been crying all the time, im not so hungry anymore,and im always tired. is this signs of depression? if so what do i do to defeat it? ive tried telling my mom but she doesnt have the time to listen and i dont want to stress her out so what should i do?

Answer 1

See section 9, of my website, on being popular, and surviving high school, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris

Stress is addressed in section 42: view page i first. There is a quiz for depression in section 2: if positive, see page R, then young female depression, page V, teen depression, and the rest.

Also check out section 13. It is important to eat healthily; even if not hungry, still eat smaller, high nutrient meals: a serve (2 heaped tablespoonsful) of yams (sweet potato), broccoli, and an orange, and smaller amounts of protein, dairy, legumes and complex carbohydrates, or you risk nutritional deficiency based depression, and/or anxiety.

I seriously doubt that they hate you, although some may not like you, but most are indifferent. Join clubs, sports, mutual interest associations, yoga, t'ai chi, self defence classes, start study groups & homework groups, etc. Expect rejection; it's a part of life you need to learn to deal with: section 9 refers.

Answer 2

I don't think that your depressed just sad at the moment. You need to set your mom down and tell her that something is really bothering you so she can help you.  

Answer 3

Yes these are the symptoms of major depression, but this doesn't mean you have full blwon depression, because of the short duration of symptoms, what you are having is an adjustment disorder. in other words, you are not coping well with the changes in your life. you need some support, but most importantly you need a good understanding of your situation, and to develop the inner strength to tolerate these changes and face difficulities, because life is not always smooth, part of the life in high school, and one of the main lessons you need to learn from this phase of your life is how to be tough, and how to tolerate this.

I had a similar time myself when I was in your age, I didn't cry all the time, may be because I am a boy, but I was very sad, but with time I develped the strength to tolerate and found out that there were no reason for me to be sad, difficulties are part of life, mean people are also part of life and you need to learn how to cope with all this

Answer 4

Well, there no doubt those symptoms you are describing are symptoms of depression. However, and this is important – it doesn’t mean you have a depression. In your question you’ve stated that you JUST started your school. What is just in this instance? Another words, for how long are you experiencing these symptoms? See, major depression is very durable condition. And I think it is premature in your case to make any major conclusion yet. Try to relax. Get some rest. Don’t panic. I think eventually things will improve.  

Answer 5

Release your emotions, let it out (your feelings, example, sad, angry) Whatever you're feeling, let it out through talking it out. Don't hold it in, I was just going through this and I was going crazy until I talked to someone about what was bothering me.  

Answer 6

Hi Denise:

First of all you should go back to your mom and try to talk with her.  If you really feel you can't right now, then perhaps speak with your school counselor.

Yes, it seems as if you are a little depressed, but high school is stressful!  So cut yourself some slack.

I don't think people hate you.  What you need to do is to find friends that like the same things you do.  What about joining a club at school?  Most high schools have all sorts of clubs.  

You need lots of positive influences.  I don't know how old you are, but you could also try volunteering somewhere.  It always lifts my spirits to help out others.  There are so many organizations that, I'm sure, could use your help.  Are there any nursing homes in your area?  Sometimes you can simply go and visit with the elderly.  Some of them have NO ONE that comes to visit them.  Do you have an animal shelter (Humane Society) nearby?  Do you like animals?  You could volunteer there.  

Try to think of your little "niche" and go from there.  Keep being nice to others at school.  I'm sure you just haven't found the right group of friends yet.

Good luck to you!

Answer 7

you said it your self... thats just stress.