What Are The Depression signs?

Question

Well i am turning 16 and all my friends say im depressed all the time and that i need help. I keep telling them im not but i think im in denial. i know there is 5 stages of death

1 Denial

2 ????i forget sorry

3 Bargaining

4 Depression

5 Acceptance

well my grandpa died 8 months my dad left 5 years ago adn my mom died when i was 3 and 1/2 so i have had a lot happen and im still thinking about it and yes i have a cutting problem..DONT LECTURE PLEASE I GET ENOUGH OF THEM!!!!!!

can someone please tell what are the signs of depression?

Answer 1

Well first your cutting is a sign....I also cut so I know what it's like. Other signs are sadness, loss of interest in usual activities, loss of appetite or increased appetite, thoughts of death or suicide, feeling lonely, insomnia, restlessness, over or under sleeping, decreased energy, headaches, crying for no reason, difficulty concentrating, memory problems....and so on.  

Answer 2

    *  Loss of interest in normal daily activities

    * Feeling sad or down

    * Feeling hopeless

    * Crying spells for no apparent reason

    * Problems sleeping

    * Trouble focusing or concentrating

    * Difficulty making decisions

    * Unintentional weight gain or loss

    * Irritability

    * Restlessness

    * Being easily annoyed

    * Feeling fatigued or weak

    * Feeling worthless

    * Loss of interest

    * Thoughts of suicide or suicidal behavior

    * Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches

Answer 3

The list you made is for grief (2 is Anger).

The other people who have answered have listed the symptoms of depression quite eloquently, so I won't repeat them.

You do need to talk to someone about what you are going through. Have you tried the school counsellor? They are trained to assist people in your situation.

You have been through a lot for one so young and you need to know that there is help out there and that you do not have to struggle with this alone. Don't be afraid to ask for help. People will respect you for it.

No lecture, just that cutting is transferring emotional pain into physical pain because we find that easier to deal with. It is not a long term solution and can have serious life long effects. So if you can find the strength and willpower to work on your emotional issues you will benefit  on both levels.

Good luck and best wishes

Answer 4

lack of interest in everything, feeling sad all the time, feeling hopeless and useless, hating everything...feeling your life is an empty mass of nothing and it will never improve, becoming withdrawn from family and friends, and you feel like sh*t pretty much all the time.

That is how i've been feeling for about 10 years now, i'm sure other people feel differently. Some people seem perfectly fine and manage to hide it from everyone, untill something happens.

Answer 5

I've had depression for a couple years now.  However, this depression came along from grief, anxiety, loss, and low self-esteem.  I now take medication and it's been a blessing.  Without it, I would honestly be dead right now.  I'm not sure of the specific five stages, but I can tell you how I knew I had depression.  I would ALWAYS sleep, stay in my bed, and just be totally out of it.  I felt useless and so I would just stay in my bed all day.  Then, this brought on anxiety from school and I wouldn't go.  I missed school for a total of two months.  I ended up in a hospital program to get me back to school which took two more months.  Because it got so bad, I started the medication.  At first, it was h**l.  But in the end, it's totally worth it! I'd call your doctor or talk to your school nurse since it doesn't seem you have anyone to turn to besides your friends.  And i'm deeply sorry for that!  i'm sorry about your grandpa, mom, and dad :(

But I would just talk to someone who has experience such as a doctor or therapist.  And trust me, the school therapists are there to help and no one is there to judge you.  If they do, s***w them haha.  But honestly, people are interested in my problem and will offer to do anything for me.  I'm sure they'll do the same for you. Good luck hun!

Answer 6

The 2nd stage is anger.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms of depression may include the following:

difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions

fatigue and decreased energy

feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness

feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism

insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping

irritability, restlessness

loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including s*x

overeating or appetite loss

persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment

persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings

thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

There are also different types of depression, I've included a link to help.

http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/de...