Do you think I am depressed and if so is their any help that I can get besides main-brand medicine?

Question

I recently moved to another state and recently started school again. I left behind many friends and some family, but it was not my choice. While my lifestyle has bettered because of it when I started school the whole situation really came down on me. I tend to bottle up my emotions if possible, but they usually come out as outward aggression.

Lately I have begun to feel tired, bored, sad, angry, and regretful along with what I feel like is depression. I'm almost afraid to ask that it may be just that. I would hope not, but I just feel... so different as of late and I do not know how to deal with it all.

So my question is do you think I am depressed and are there ways to help with it? I would prefer to not run straight towards the Anti-depressants train and would like alternative solutions.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Rob

Other distinguishing facts are that I am 15 years old.

Answer 1

Rob, sorry to hear your world has turned upside down.

From what you have described, I think you are exhibiting normal emotions.  You have left behind what you have considered to be your life in the form of friends and some family.  It's okay to be upset and feel down.  You are at one of the many stages in life when familiarity means a lot to you.  You are young but not everyone wants to travel the world at 15.  The majority of us want to stay where those we love are near us.  Moving is no small issue and the effect it can have on people cannot be underestimated.

It can be hard enough to move to another place let alone a new school.  I hope you feel like you are 'fitting in' soon and will meet new friends.

If you are involved in sport or any other kind of activity/hobby, maybe join a club near you and try and busy yourself in that way.

Give yourself and your emotions time to adjust to the new scenery and take care of yourself.  All the best.