I REALY NEED HELP! I've been depressed for almost three years now. 15 yrs old, I just want to be happy....

Question

to make a long story short, I've been depressed for the past two and a half years where I stopped talking to my friends and walked around looking angry or sad. I have no friends. I spent lunch in the bathroom stall.

this upcomming school year is my junior year. my childhood is almost over and I just want to have good memories. I haven't been happy in a really long time.

It's really depressing when you go on myspace and all these people have close friends and strong bonds and you don't have anyone.

my mother is mentally ill.

I have two sisters but I don't have a relationship with one of them because she's fake and tries to get attention. *she lied to at least one of her friends and said I had been abusing her which wasn't true. I'm three years younger than her...how am I going to abuse her.

the other one is pregnanat and is about to start a whole new life. my mother is mentally ill. my father is aging and I feel deep down that he'll die within the next ten years.

I hate being so

Answer 1

I feel sorry for you, you shouldn't feel like this, especially not at your age when you should explore and enjoy life ... :(

I understand your feelings about your father, I feel similar about my mother who's not too young either and the only real close relative I have..

Can't you visit the family doctor to talk about the possibilities for counselling? I'm not sure in which country you are but here, there are counsellors who are paid by the government...

I hope you feel better soon...

Answer 2

OK.  I'm about to 'fall off my chair, into bed'... (;

So I can't say much myself (too sleepy),

but I have some wonderful sources of encouragement in my Bookmarks,

which I'll drop in for you to check out:

Coping With Loneliness >  http://watchtower.org/e/20040608/article...

What You Can Do About Loneliness >   http://watchtower.org/e/20040608/diagram...

*Why* Does God Let Us Suffer? > http://watchtower.org/e/20040322/

You *Can* Be Happy Despite Problems > http://watchtower.org/e/20060615/article...

How to Find Real Happiness > http://watchtower.org/e/20010301/article...

HOPE---*Where* Can You Find It? :

- Does Hope Really Make a Difference?

- Why Do We Need Hope?

> You *Can* Fight Pessimism

> Where You Can Find *REAL* Hope!  

http://watchtower.org/e/20040422/article...

Notice also, this Bible prophecy:

"...“Look! The tent of God is with mankind...

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,

and neither will death, nor mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore.

The former things have passed away." --Revelation 21:3,4

God’s Purpose for the Earth--Soon to be Fulfilled!

http://watchtower.org/e/20060515/article...

Answer 3

Find love.

Answer 4

I'm 14. My dad died last year, i have been homeless twice already, i can't afford counciling either, but it is easy to change the way you think. if your into religion, then you must know that God is teaching you a lesson. if your into science, then it's chemical stuff. read the book what the bleep do we know, it'll help.

Answer 5

2Q&Learn has some good advice

In addition to that you might give thought to your physical health.

When you are under a lot of stress you deplete your system of the B vitamins.  There are other things you can do too in the way of diet and supplements but since money is an issue, just try to eat healthy and avoid junk food.

Something as simple as drinking enough water may also help tremendously.  Read testimonials at http://www.watercure2.org/depression.htm and get the details of the Water Cure here http://www.watercure2.org/mankind.htm

Use the email links for more info. Often when a young person is involved you could get a personal phone call (if you wish) from someone to offer you personal help at no charge.

Of course you must realize that this is not medical advise.

Answer 6

Please call a help hotline!  They may be able to direct you to a clinic that provides counselling on a sliding scale or free since you are only 15.  You say that your mom has a mental illness, but you don't say what that is.  At 15 you may be feeling the effects of hormones, which can wreak havoc in the teen years.  

If you had friends before, you'll be able cultivate friendships again after you begin to feel better about yourself.  Your environment plays a role in your emotional well-being as does your genetic make-up.  Both of your sisters seem to be acting out, too.

Please try to read some self help books, pour yourself into your school work, learn to appreciate nature, find something you like doing...ie. joining a club at school, exercise, etc.

Don't withdraw yourself from social situations.  It's hard, but it gets easier.  Whatever you do, please don't take up drugs or alcohol, or smoking!! This will only create more problems.

I know that you'll be fine with a little effort....just try to always think positive and tell yourself positive things even if it feels akward...After doing this consistently, you will feel better.  But you must continue to do this your entire life.

You are not alone!

Answer 7

I'll just give advice to the best that i can. Try to change for the better, and you know that something is wrong and that you need to do something. It's hard to explain but be determined about the change that you want. I've had teenage depression too like almost two years. But i'm not anymore.

Start with positive thinking. Always think positive. It sounds cliche but it's true. I battled depression whith this, whenever i'm getting really sad and low i'll  think of a positive thing or two about the situation, then i'd feel better. Positive thinking can really change a lot of things. Because with depression we really tend to see things negatively, look at life at a different angle. Think that it's not really hard to make friends, you can do it.

You can get out of your depression, love your self, and know that YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY.  I hope you won't be lonely again and that you find your happiness..

Answer 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls7ila3sr...

Josh Groban's Video is worth a look see.

Could you call some social services agency and ask if they know where there is a group that deals with mental illness in the family? There is one in this area where people go and support each other and talk about the mental illness of some family member.

There is a web site called Happy Shrink. He no longer takes questions but has an archive on depression.

Answer 9

You sound depressed ... If your family can't afford counseling for you .. how about a doctors visit.   You either need counseking , medication , or both.

  You can't just wish clinical depression away.

Answer 10

I struggled with depression as well, but I got a therapist. If your parents can't afford it, try going to one at school. They are there for a reason. And I'm sorry if you feel that way. Just try to keep your head up. Or you can go to your local hospital where they have support groups with people with depression.

Hope you feel better.