Should I go on anti-depresant pills?

Question

I have always been a very emotional person,and I get depressed very easily.

Right now I'm really upset because this last month has been the best of my life,but now school started up again and it seems like all my problems are returning.

My boyfriend and I go to separate schools and its hard because we have been together a year,and I'm a mess when I'm not with him.I can barley make it through 8 hours of school.So I get really stressed out about all the work,and trying to please my parents,missing my boyfriend when I'm not with him.I think I get stressed out about small things to.Like really small.And I feel like I cant take it so I brake down and cry.I mean really cry,with all my heart,and I feel like I cant stop.I cry pretty much everyday,and I don't get why.I mean its just life,right?Why am I getting so worked up about everything?But I spend most of the day into this depressed haze,only when I'm with my boyfriend do I actually feel happy.I hate that because then when I'm not with him i get so sad and frustrated.I get stressed out about everything and cry and I just don't feel happy.I get mad really easily too,about everything.I don't know what to do.I'm thinking of going on anti depressants,what should I do?

I don't know how to tell my parents about this,I don't know what to say to them,"Hey mom,i think i need to take pills for depression."

I'm only 16 so I don't know what to do.Please help out:/

Answer 1

Besides the counseling, group and individual with a psychologist, and medication from a Dr. you could try and develop healthy habits. Get  regular exercise daily, eating meals at the same times each day, get enough sleep, go to sleep and wake at the same times every day, and try and focus on the positive side of things.  Create a list of things you are thankful for and a list of things you want.  If you have negative thoughts or feelings say, write or focus on the things you are thankful for and the things that you want.  This is a type of meditation that can refocus you on what is great in your life and what is important to you.  Also, I recommend yoga and meditation to strengthen your mind, body, and train you to relax.    

Answer 2

I think what you are feeling and going through at your age is pretty normal. When girls are 16 hormones are going crazy and that alone can cause drastic mood swings, crying, etc.... But, if you feel like you are experiencing moor than just normal teenage hormonal feeling then you should not hesitate to talk to your mom. Chances are she went through the same thing at your age and she is probably the best person you can relate to when it comes to something like this. And, if there is something more than "the norm" going on then she can take you to a Doctor to see if medication is needed or would help. Sometimes just having someone to talk to can make a world of difference, and Moms can be great at giving you the support you need to be happy and healthy. When I was your age I NEVER talked to my Mom about my problems, but as I got older (about 20) I started to talk to her about my problems and how I was feeling and now realize that is something I should have done as a teen. She has tons of life experience and has become my best friend. Whatever you decide to do you have my best wishes. I can almost feel your pain and what you are going though and think you really would benefit from talking to someone. Please keep me updated about what happens with you, I don't like it when people are suffering and I wish I could be your shoulder to cry on but all I can do is keep in contact with you via email, and I really want to know that you are going to be ok.  

Answer 3

- first, you need a complete physical to rule out any medical problems, which are common at your age (hormonal issues).

- next, I would start seeing a therapist first before you consider medication.  You need to talk these out and sort things out with a neutral person.

- you should tell your parents you are feeling depressed if you think you can confide in them.  Don't leave them in the dark on this.  Don't say medication--try the therapy first.  I guarantee you will feel better.  It seems you are overly dependent on your bf, and you should discuss that with the therapist.  

- I't's tricking getting anti-depressants at your age, so you need to try other things first.  Eat a good breakfast in the morning and make sure to get protein--I used to get crashes b/c I didn't eat a good breakfast.  Get moderate exercise but not to the point of getting tired.  

- Save medication for the last straw!  There are other options.  Possibly even birth control pills will help with the depression, as if it is hormonal can explain a lot of this.  Hormones can be set off by feelings such as not being with your bf when school starts.

Good luck to you and do work to get better!