I need help with depression and motivational issues..?

Question

I have had depression for at least four years from what I know. I start school tomorrow,and i'll be a sophomore in high school. I've known about my summer assignments all summer long, but its come down to the day before school, and I still have yet to do them.

I know what I have to do, but I just CAN'T make myself do it. I'll sit down to start reading, but get distracted by something else, anything else, even if its just sitting in bed thinking about life.

I'm not suicidal ( though i've had a few of those thoughts in the past), and im not an 'emo', at least not on the outside. A lot of the times i'm just depressed for no reason too... I know there are people everywhere with it worse then me, but I just can't help it. I just feel blah... I can't find the mental of physical energy to do anything....

These feelings come and go, usually weeks, or months at a time....

The happiest I've ever been was 3 years ago when I was dating this girl... It was just the fact that KNOWNING i had someone there for me, and someone that cared about me... just made everything so much better and yea idk

at this point i dont even know what im saying.... but somethings F***ed up with me in some way.....

anyone have any ideas, or suggestions? =/

Answer 1

i know exactly where your coming from. ive been that way as long as i can remember. but finally after i got a few yrs. on me i went to my dr, and told them everything i was feeling and going thru. you may need an anti-depression meds. they give me cymbalta and believe me the very 1st. pill helped. dont let anyone tell you that you dont need a pill. thats what there , there for. good luck but please go to your dr.

Answer 2

well i wouldnt cut yourself. but what I would do is go see a doctor and a counseler. people say counsling doesnt work but it will if you let it.

Answer 3

PLEASE ignore Anonymous, who I have just reported.

Lack of motivation, and low physical and mental energy are common symptoms of depression.  You shouldn't handle this on your own any more.  You should talk to a doctor before you go back to school, the sooner the better.  You may benefit from an antidepressant medication, and your doctor may refer you for some counseling if you agree to that.   You will get better.

Know that you are loved.  Let your parents or a friend or other family member that you trust know that you are suffering.  They will want to help you.

If you are having suicidal thoughts, go to Emergency right away.  You can also find a crisis line by typing crisis line + your city or province into the Google search engine.  You can call the crisis line number and a trained counselor will talk to you on the phone.

Best wishes.

Answer 4

Read anything by Eckhart Tolle or Byron Katie.

Answer 5

You are clinically depressed.  All depression is is a chemical imbalance in your brain.  The best news is that it can be treated successfully, with medications.

Go see a psychiatrist, as they know about the medications for depression better than anyone else.  When you find the correct medication and dosing, you will find you are a new person.  You will be happier, more outgoing, less apt to proscaisnate, etc.

I am on Prozac 80 mgs daily and am a new person.

If you need/want to talk, please e-mail me as I dont have AIM.

Answer 6

OMG!! you start tomorrow!!

thats soo soon!

i say you give your self a little pep talk..or even ill give you one ;] since im a sophomore too..we have to help eachother out you know :]

you HAVE to do your summer homework NOW! you can do it and because you can do it you can also pass the class with flying colors. stop lagging and do this!!I BELIEVE IN YOU! you do have people who are there for you..you just have to notice them...

i dont know..im not too good at pep talking..but still!! :]

if you really need to talk to someone email me for my aim..

Answer 7

well,

first of all your not alone. and second of all it depends how old you are to determine if it is serious or not.  I totally feel like that all the time but I have not dating yet so i would not know how to understand that joy you seem to have gotten form that. You should get friends or girlfriend.  I know it sounds very feminine but take a bath and be sad about whatever you are sad about then cope with it.  If you are a heathen then take up a religion so you will ALWAYS have someone to believe in.  but please don't go emo or whatever.  keep asking questions and i will answer.  I have changed a kid like you around but he kind of liked me not the same feelings but still.  I am very depressed myself.  Also scents help to sooth the mind and body.  Also this amy sound stupid but sing and dance get lost in the song.  If all else fails so see a phyciatrist or seek real help hang in there ask more ?s if necessary