I am a teen and feel depressed, what should I do?

Question

1. I am 15 years old.

2. I am very intelligent, ie. gifted/genius.

3. My parents call me a recluse.

4. I can't interact with other people that I don't know.

5. I feel alone.

6. I live my life as if it were a master plan.

7. I spend all day doing mathematics, writing poetry, playing classical/ soft guitar, singing, going online, reading and watching television in the privacy of my downstairs den alone.

8. I never go out with other people unless they call me.

9. I don't know what to do anymore. I just submit to sitting in my room staring at a computer screen all day.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

If I were you, I would find somewhere to go and volunteer. If you help someone else, you forget about yourself. It works every time.If you try you can get to know some new people and they will enrich your life. You didn't say why you don't interact with people you don't know. But if you can make yourself, do it. Also, call someone that usually calls you. Just go out for a coke and a chat. Do something different and different doors will open to you. You are blessed for having so many talents. If you share them with someone, they will share with you too.

Take care.

Answer 2

I dont know, see a doctor that may help you with your depression

get another hobby, video games, online gaming so you can interact with other people, a sport, some excercise or lift weights.

When I used to get depressed I try doing excercises like push ups and bicep curl ups, also played video games helps escape stress and reality.

Answer 3

Talk to someone. Your parents, other family members, professional, school counselor, there are web support groups too, but dont keep it bottled in I battled depression for 8 years when i was a teen because I didnt talk to anymone.

Answer 4

I would sugest seing your school councelor. Most schools or school districts have at least one staff psychologist that your councelor can refer you to at no cost and without advising your parents.  

Answer 5

First of all don't let your parents bring you down like that.

Take control , You are your own person.

Be strong .

And go talk to someone.

Answer 6

I'm not a doctor, but you do sound depressed and perhaps you have a little social anxiety disorder. Have you tried talking to your parents about your depression? If they aren't available, how about a school nurse or councilor? You might be surprised at the help that is available to you ... if you only ask.  

Answer 7

Go out and explore, do something that would make you feel happy. studying alone in your room is not always be the factor to gain knowledge and happiness, much better if you go out and experience something you didn't done yet. Enjoy life. Life is not always about learning or studying, it is also about celebrating. You should know the essence of life for you to find they key of happiness.

You have to experience normal things that a teenager has been doing.

Sorry for my English but hope you understand even a little bit.  

Answer 8

you sound like how I was. Get help now! this might be a very bad depression. I know it was for me and it ending very, very badly. Please seek help. tell your parents, mine knew but did nothing, hopefully your's are better.

Answer 9

think outside the box, you need to let loose. life is not somthing you plan esp at your age, let go of all your fears and feelings and let people get to know you and dont be afraid to reach out. believe me i know i had so many insecurites in high school and i never let people see me for who i really am, and now i dont even talk to my friends from high school cause i dont know who to be around them, so please just enjoy your youth and make memories, dont be afraid of what people may think and dont be afraid of rejection....its all a part of life, its what makes you who you are

Answer 10

go to Disneyland, the happiest place on earth.

okay seriously

you have friends, right?

get them to take you out and have a good time. have them introduce you to more people. get out of your house.

do something. be more outgoing.

Answer 11

Exercise, the #1 stress reducer,

Go outside, walk your block and get some fresh air it clears your mind.

Answer 12

Sounds like you are depressed because you are not opening yourself up. You are too enclosed. You can really only help this yourself. Maybe it's a lack of self-confidence? It could just be your hormones mixing everything and making you feel like a mess. Like an awkward stage or something...maybe you need to find out who you really are. Lots of teens go through things like this. Sound cliche right? Have more confidence in yourself and take chances. Don't sit in your room all day and feel sorry for yourself.

Answer 13

Have you always been this way?  Try to find the root of the problem.  Maybe your parents can get a professional to speak with you.

  

Answer 14

Get a psychiatrist or psychologist................

Make a LIST of the things that make you happy.............

make a LIST of the things you fear................

Maybe you have anxiety and need to enter a behavioral program............. I have done this..............  and also maybe you have a chemical imbalance in your brain that causes anxiety...........

i have this............ but the medication had bad side effects......... some people swear by it though!

Talk to your doctor!  Get some help

Answer 15

Don't worry. I'm exactly like you. I don't go out unless someone else plans it. I isolate myself from others and sit at the computer during a lot of my free time. What keeps me going however, is that I do my best to break out of my isolation and just talk with others as much as I can. When they go out, I jump at the chance and go with them.

You'll find yourself much happier when you socialize a bit more. Not necessarily with randoms, but with your friends.

Answer 16

i know how it feels .

instead of sitting there try and go out of your comfort zone.

if that doesnt work

www.headspace.vic.org

its a good website for people like you :)

Answer 17

dont let this bring u down it might be a cycle or something, but talk to a doctor and join clubs and hang out with people that like the same things that you like, you are going to make friends with this method so i hope that this helps!!!!

Answer 18

WOW! you have written down all the things that i wanted to say!!!u are just like me!!!!

but i m not depresed ...the one and only reason ...the one and only difference.......islam.........plzz ponder about this matter its serious........just study islam ....be a muslim and you will feel it......try it .....i can give u and\y sort of guideline as u want...the problem u hav got is most common in those people who hav machanised theirlives  and left the natural ways as a human body requires

Answer 19

I dont think your a genious/ girfted if you are too blinded to see the fact that your social life is an ittiot! you still can change this... thomas jefferson was a genius! but he had an awful social life so for 8 months he wrote in a book 10 things he wanted to change about his personality and he worked on it for 8 months and he came out a new person... get a journal and start writing genious boy

if u need help with social c**p talk to me at [e-mail] :]

Answer 20

The fact that you numbered your activities gives away your problem. Your to organized, you always have something to do, and if you don't you create something. You don't have any "you" time. Like to exercise, watch T.V., or just hang with some close friends. Gets some close peeps, and try to keep 'em.  

Answer 21

get a purpose to your time, i personally think you should pursue polyphasic sleeping, read up on it, Jefferson, Fuller, Da Vinci all were polyphasic sleepers.

Answer 22

Join some clubs/activities. Volunteer. Hey, and when school starts, you'll be forced to interact with others. Join clubs/activities then! When you are there, don't worry and take risks to put yourself out there. Don't be judgemental of others or yourself. Accept/understand others and yourself to make friends.  

Answer 23

make your own master plan ;) and have no plan at the same time. and no body likes a recluse and no body has to be one, including you. "pura vida" try it

Answer 24

have your parents take you to a doctor If you have more symptoms of depression. Physical excercise will help you. Get involved in helping others. how about getting a pet?.

Answer 25

I have definitely been there. I think a lot of teens go through this. It is part of growing up. It will pass eventually, but if you keep having negative thoughts, tell your parents and talk to a therapist.  

Answer 26

stop doing #4, #6, #7, #8, and #9! go out and meet new ppl!

Answer 27

you shoul try to go out and relax just take a deep breath because your just beggining life there are worse things that could happen to yo now just spend some time away from the key board and relax for a week try it if not message me wats up and i could help i thought the same way and all i needed was my friends to help me out dont worry bro

Answer 28

I am unsure as to whether you have social anxiety, or Asperger's syndrome or depression alone. Depression: there are quizzes for this via sections 1, or 2, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris and view page R in section 2 first, then teen depression, and the rest. The others are addressed in sections 9, and 21.

Answer 29

It's called teen angst, everyone goes through it, it's a stage, so don't worry.  

Answer 30

Talk to your school counselor, maybe someone needs to explain to your parents why it is very important to socialize and have healthy friendships. You can also take to them and communicate other interests that you may have and how you feel.

Answer 31

It happens sometimes.. when school starts up again.. try to apply yourself a little more to hang out or even get into more after school activities, like the drama club.  also instead of letting others ask you, you ask them. if your sleeping all of the time or not at all, irratible, guilt, worthlessness,  or even having thoughts of sucide. then i reccomend telling your parents and going to the doctor. depression can really be dangerous and even might be the death of some. good luck