Im afraid Im depressed
Over the past three months, I have noticed very dramatic changes in the way I behave, act, think, and feel, but no one else seems to notice. I feel worthless for no apparent reason, guilty, and like I don't deserve anything good. I have been having terrible headaches, backaches, and I don't feel like doing much of anything anymore. I feel not as good as others when I walk anywhere, and like people are constantly judging me, when they probably aren't. I feel tired, and a lot of the time I oversleep or stay awake really late at night when I am really tired. Things that used to be fun seem like a chore. I feel miserable. I feel very anxious sometimes, I don't want to see people, and sometimes I'm scared to be left alone. The worst part about this is that I can't tell my parents, because I don't have a relationship with them....They don't care about my feelings at all. I am alone........and I don't know what to do. I'm only in 7th grade, so it's not like I can go anywhere. Help Me Please.
Answer:Well actually you can go to your guidance counselor and tell them your relationship with your parents and ask for their help. But on top of that, who cares what your parents think, you are important and you know you need help by your description. So get it for yourself. Call your family doctor and ask for his or her help. They can't tell your parents. Most young people kill themselves from depression than anything else. Please get help. You truly sound like an intelligent young person with a lot of goods things in the future. And if could be something simple like a hormonal imbalance which can be fixed by your doctor. Would it be something if it were that simple!!!!!!
OMG. i feel the same way. the exact same way. Im in the 7th grade too. and im 12. Just want to let you know, you are not alone.
I wish I had recognized these symptoms when I was in the 7th grade. You are profoundly depressed and it is something MANY people go through but very often they don't question it. If you had a toothache, where would you go? To the dentist of course. How about a broken bone? Again .to someone who can take care of it properly for you. When you suffer guilt without cause and have feelings of worthlessness that are unfounded then your "mind" is in distress so you should see a professional that can guide you through your ailment. See a school counselor and then a psychologist and I'm sure you will begin to heal.
Yes sweetie, it sounds like you are depressed. I can relate, as it sounds like you're telling my story. Your body is changing and that has a lot to do with it. You are aware of what you feel and that's good too. You say your parents don't care. Often, we think that but it's just the oppossite. They are at a loss and don't know what to do either. Have you tried telling them? If so, and they don't give you time to listen, find a trusting adult. Possibly a teacher, someone at church? Confide in them. Sometimes all it takes to get out of the slump is to tell someone. I used to write it all down in a journal, still do. THat's some of the best therapy for me. After I get it on paper, I feel so much better, like I had just talked to someone. I also pray. You can't stay that way, it's no good, but you already know that. Chin up.
Yes! You do have depression or so it sure does sound that way. You may also have diabetes or thyroid diease. Talk with your school counselor/nurse or a teacher. I would not keep this to myself. Whatever it is it will not get any better without seeking medical attention. Call social services in your phone book or talk with your minister or coach some one who will listen, and take you seriously. I would even call 911 from a pay phone, ( if you do not want your family to know) and talk with them. They may can get you to the hospital or help in some way.
i see that this is a big concern for you.