I think i may suffer from depression/SAD, what should i do?

Question

i feel okay at the moment and have done for a few weeks (which has been a massive relief) but for at least 2/3 years ive been feeling really down all the time, feeling worthless and have just been wishing that i wouldn't wake up on a morning, now I'm truly dreading the beginning of winter because I'm scared those thoughts will come back. i don't really want to see a doctor because i'll end up having to tell my parents if there is a problem and they will either think I'm over-reacting or blame themselves :S has anyone else had this problem?

Answer 1

yes going through it at the moment i was seeing the nurse at my gp surgery about she made me see a doctor he's been really good so make a start there if you don't get on with your usual gp see another one at the same practice.    

Answer 2

HI,

i have depression. i have for the pasted 3 years and i am only 15. this is a big problem you have to let someone know about like maybe you don't have depression but you sure do need to talk to someone about it. if you are in school or college try see if you can talk to the countceller or a close teacher and ask to keep it on the down low for a while and then if your parents find out just say you wonted to make sure you were okay before letting them know as you didn't wont to worry them ;). hope you are okay and try think of all the positive things you have instead of the negative! i am on anti-depression tablets and believe me you don't wont to. :-) good luck.

Answer 3

it sounds like you have depression.

let your parents in on it.

Answer 4

You need to find the begining of your depression or the thing that kicked it off e.g a boyfriend dead pet etc.

I think you should tell your parents or try your school nurse they won't tell your parents

Answer 5

You do need to discuss this problem with your doctor,don't suffer.You can buy special light lamps that give of rays like the sun that helps with SAD,but I think you need to get a proper diagnosis first.

Answer 6

You need to let somebody know. A school counselor maybe? If you just try to make yourself better and don't let your parents in, it will just get worse and it will be harder to ask for help. There is no shame. If you don't feel like your parents will understand, talk to the school counselor and if they feel like you need professional help have them talk to your parents. I let my depression get out of control, this is the only reason why I am telling you to speak up. I know it is scary, but trust me, it is worth it. Write down these feelings you have in a journal, or just scribble on a piece of paper to get feelings out.  

Answer 7

To All People Living W/ Parents:

TELL YOUR PARENTS!

your parents may not react the way you'd like, but the sooner you are diagnosed and treated the more effective the treatment will be in the long run into adulthood. These sites are not a substitute for professional treatment! Please people, take care of yourselves. It may surprise you to know that most of your parents love you and will help you.

Answer 8

well i did sometimes feel like that

maybe when you got depressed it was because of something like a hormonal imbalance or lack of nutrition or something that happened, maybe you didn't realize that it was the reason behind it. i once got so depressed over anxiety for my future i started to lose hair and got physically sick and still when i was asked if i'm anxious i would say no because i had no idea

i know that routine can help you out of depression, exercise helps too.

if that didn't help tell your parents without using the word depression

and don't fear telling them if you got depressed that you are feeling like that, no matter how they react it wouldn't matter, your health is more important. i have someone that sees a doctor for depression and takes medication for it, i wouldn't advice you to take medication unless you have tried everything else possible, everything! express your feelings to someone. hope i helped and wish you well