How do you know if you have depression?

Question

well im 14 and my life is just starting to get better well actually its not getting better my parents have put me through alot of c**p in the past 4 years and it sucks they are never how i have practically raised my 3 year old brother i think of him as my own son but i well try to act so happy through the day then when im done with my daily doings i can feel so depressed angry and i used to hurt myself but i have stopped or im trying to stop and its hard not to hurt myself and i love to take pain killers they only get rid of physical pain but i get so depressed i feel physical pain and i take alot of pain killers i dont know what to do and i can not talk to my parents thats the last thing i want to do i just need help do i have depression or am i just a stupid little girl that has a big imagination? help me i want to feel whole again?!?!?!

Answer 1

You can try to see a school counselor, because your parents won't find out...

Answer 2

A Doctor will know after a battery of tests.

Answer 3

i think ur jus attention seekin!i

Answer 4

if you talk to a doctor and tell them not to tell your parents unless its life threatening they're not allowed to tell your parents anything...

if you really feel that way and are pretty sure ur not just being an emo attention seeker id really advise to go seek medical help... depression doesnt get better...

Answer 5

OMG. U have touched my heart sweetie. First I don't know enough of the situation but have u tried to talk to you parents? A lot of times as adults when we are going through tough times we often don't stop to realize what our own conflicts are doing to our children. The only way you can determine what is wrong IS by seeking help. You have to understand that first and foremost you need to make yourself well and understand that what is happening, is not your fault and equally as important is your little brother. It's painfully obvious that you are the only one currently looking out for his welfare and if you are not there and healthy, who will he have. At your age, situations often seem much worse than they truly are, but if they are indeed as bad as you say, than you need to find help, talk to a school counselor or even the police or hospital. you need to correct this immediately. You may find the fix is simpler than you think.