Feeling depressed? Would appreciate some advice.?

Question

I'd like first thank you for taking time to at least read this. I'm 14 a sophomore in highschool. but for about 7 months ive been feeling somewhat depressed. i know its not like really serious, i dont feel like committing suicide or anything. i just feel alone in most situations and that nothing i can do will ever be right. i know i shouldnt be, i have some of the greatest friends you could ask for, my oldest sister is amazing, she helps me through a lot and we seem to just get along. but i think id have a hard time talking to her about it. from what i know she had some form of depression around my age, i know my mom had it too. most likely my dad aswell. by no means do i want to be on medication for it. im already on adderall xr for help in school, could that possibly contribute to my depression? im just tired of this whole thing, i want to be happy but i cant. i was already thinking of talking to my parents, but im worried they'll think im some kind of nut job and try to get me into some kind of counselor, they have tried before because they caught me smoking pot. and please dont criticize me for that, it's the last thing i need, i only do it on occasion im not like some huge stoner. but any advice you could give me i would really appreciate it. thank you.

Answer 1

Your hormones are all over the place and you are wanting to find your direction in life. You need people and yet you need space.

Of course you will go through mind problems as well and will do so until your body has finished messing you about!

I think the teenage years are absolutely awful in lots of respects. I remember them well and I am years & years & years older than you!

Well done you for having the mental strength to cope & fight it on your jacksie! (uk slang for on your own!). You are going to be one young powerful lady later in life when you have got past this stage.

Good luck and my best wishes for you in your journey. UK

Answer 2

Hey,

I'm 14 as well. I've been the same way, apart from that I have/sometimes still am suicidal, I have attempted to end it and I self harm still. And I don't have friends. [I've got a question up on here myself..same issue]

I think you should either talk to your sister as it sounds like she'd understand what you're going through, or email the Samaritans- it's [e-mail]

It's an anonymous site and they're really understanding.

I don't really know if you have the Samaritans in the USA, as I'm in the UK but it's worth a shot.

I'll be around to talk whenever- my email is [e-mail]

Beth.