How do I know that I'm not suffering from depression?

Question

I have been having minor suicidal thoughts since I was 11. I am 15 now and it has not gotten any better, in fact worse. For the past few weeks, I have been stressing out over a major project and I have become more suicidal because it is not going the way I want it and I am being scolded. I do not have an interest in school anymore except to do well and get over this part of my life.

I have recorded most of times in my diary when I was feeling depressed. Each year, I realized that I am getting more depressed more often. None of my family members has realized that I have been having thoughts like these for so long. I do not think they know. Sometimes I feel sad or even cry for no apparent reason.

When I was 11, my teacher noted that I stayed away from my usual group and so she talked to me (I ended up crying). I have not seen any counselor though there is one in my current school now.

So how do I know that I am not suffering from depression, or am I?

Answer 1

seee a doctor it will improve your quality of life they will know what the best thing for you is

Answer 2

I would say that you are suffering from depression due to stress, however I am not a medically trained doctor so I cannot label it.  Speak with your family about your thoughts and see a doctor about this.

Answer 3

Depression is very common. I believe that may be caused by a lack of nourishment. I hope this helps you and feel free to email me for any natural remedies that you can try.:::

Well I cant help you with your friends or your job and stuff like that.. you have to do that.. I understand where you come from about not feeling happy but I hope if you read this you will make the healthy decision and make you life a little better =] I post this answer for everyone who is talking about being depressed.. And it helps some. My opinion and studies are my purgative.. I'm not trying to preach at all.. Just trying to help people through what i have struggled through.. so read this and feel free to email me or Yahoo MSG me at yoko_haley if you'd like::

HI. my name is Haley and i am 16 years old. I used to take anti depressants. YOU ABSOLUTLY DO NOT want to put man made serotonin into your body.. (this is what makes an SSRI such as prozac) In my experience, and also in my readings anti-depressants WILL (and i mean WILL) cause you problems. Problems can range from more urges to comitt suicide or homocide, dependency, withdrawl that can last YEARS! They cause birthdefects in little babies if you take them while pregnant, and artificial serotonin has even been linked with alcholism!!

There are other ways you can make your self happy. You need to fix the problem.. Artificial serotonin just temporarily covers the symptoms up.. Like most commonly perscribeb medications.

I would recommend natural remedys.. Such as increasing your intake of vitamins to keep your body healthy and nourished. It has worked to keep me happy and I was diagnosed with chronic depression and bi polar disorder when I was 12. I used to overdose on my prozac to give my self Serotonin sydrome which caused me to have something I would descrive as "mini seizures" in the middle of class. I also tryed to comit suicide 3 times from the age of 13, to just this year, before I had weaned myself off the lamictal, and prozac.

Now I take vitamins, go on walks, and use all natural remedies. I still have extra Serotonin in my body and I belive that has caused my cravings for other pills, but i am detoxing myself and changing my life around.

I sure hope that I helped you. I may be only 16 years old, but i keep my self pretty well educated on this subject because a serotonin anti depressant caused my baby brother to have TGA. If you would like to know more about my adorable, but amazingly strong baby brother, please visit my moms blog at:

www.bigpharmavictim.blogspot.com

Answer 4

You need to consult your doctor. He/she might be able to recommend a councilor, or prescribe medication for you. As previous answers state, I think that stress really affects you.

I understand how you are feeling right now. But I can promise you that there is a  bright light shining at the end of every single tunnel that we travel through, and people always say that things can only get worse before they get better. But I think you're time is coming to get better because you say things have only got worse over the past four years.

I promise you that things will get better. Good Luck!

Answer 5

Do you have a school counsellor to talk to?

Otherwise, do you wake up more tire than when you went to bed?

Do you not see the funny side to things.

Do you feel cold all of the time?

Some people don't like eating, some over eat.

Does your body feel three times as heavy while you are awake?

Does having any kind of emotion seem like too much hard effort?

Speak to your counsellor about this, they will keep it private and instruct you properly.

Answer 6

yes, you are depressed. i recommend that you eat less sugary foods and more protein. take a fish oil supplement if you can. also, realize that many people your age are also depressed, though it doesnt always show. as you grow your body produces a lot of chemicals that make you feel depressed or crazy. you can minimize this by getting enough sleep and exercise. talking to people that you trust like an aunt can help too. best wishes