I think i may have depression but don't know what to do?

Question

I'm 19 and for the last couple of years I've felt really depressed, though have admittedly done a good job at hiding it until the last 5 months. I know i shouldn't have but i did self harm for a while and now I'm having suicidal thoughts. I cant enjoy things that I used to, cant go a day without crying or feeling worthless and I just generally feel down all the time.

I feel so guilty about things and that I deserve all of this and I just cant understand how anyone can help, which has been whats prevented me from ever doing anything about this. But at the same time I'm scared of what might happen if I don't, and how my family are being affected, which only adds to the guilt.

So I do want help but am unsure what can be done. What is the best way to get through?

Answer 1

When i had depression i found it helped to get away from the source

You really need to speak to some-one, not necessarly a GP a friend

would do. Onething you must,nt feel guilt.  depression can com on any

time isuffered terrible in my twenties. I am here any time for you.

Answer 2

When I felt like that, what I finally decided was that even though I felt like no one could help me, things probably couldn't get that much worse if I did ask for help.

And when I got help, things actually did get better.  I didn't think they would, but they did.  There are a lot of meds these days to help with depression, and counseling can make a HUGE difference.

(((Hugs)))

Answer 3

you have taken the first step by admitting you want help.  the next is to find a councilor that can help.  someone who you can talk to and work some through of your problems with you.  they don't tell you what to do, they just help you see them in the right prospective.  you are so young, and i don't know if you believe in god, but he is the main source you need to contact.  read a bible, anything you can find that deals with depression and he will get you through it because you are perfect in his eyes, he make you special!!

Answer 4

Tell your parents. Go to the doctor. The doctor helps you a lot! Doctors know about things like that. My friend has depression, but they gave her some medicine and she is good as new. It doesn't look like she was ever depressed.  

Answer 5

You need to tell your parents, and then go see your doctor who then will refer you to a therapist.... be open and honest and you will start to feel better!!! Good Luck!

Answer 6

You have to talk about it, you need to love,"LOVE>LOVE>LOVE>LOVE" LOve is everything. Hold on for your time will come. Just remember this feeling at this moment for you will help others. Helping people who are in the same situation as you, does help.

You are learning many things at this moment that will help you grow as a person. Do your part and let God do the rest. By you asking this question on-line, it only tells me one thing...."You are eager to live"

You’re looking for help, but at the wrong place. Find a good Therapist and fill your mind with knowledge of your state-of-mind. Be open to any question, sooo you can clean your soul. Every one has gone thru or will go thru depression. Stay strong and smile when you get sad, it’s hard but it works. Smiling sends messages to your brain get be happy and to relax.

Answer 7

Your question hits home with me.  I suffered for as far back as I can remember with feeling depressed.  I was like I just lived in a world of sadness.

It took years for me to realize that I had a low level depression (and I also have ADHD).  I went to a doctor and explained how I feel - I have been on antidepressants for a couple of years and feel SO MUCH BETTER.

I actually look forward to getting up the morning and life has a no meaning for me.

Please see a doctor.  

Answer 8

you definitely have depression. you have to talk to someone as soon as possible. the longer you wait the harder it gets. i was the same as you, i didn't believe people when they said that there are people out there that can help. after a while some things happened and i eventually had to tell someone, and now I'm so happy i did. i saw a therapist and I'm doing so much better. so trust me when i say that you can get help. you'll be able to enjoy life, which you deserve to do. its not gonna be easy but you'll get there, i promise. so please talk to someone!