Is it normal for a 14 yr old girl to be depressed for four years
Three or four years. I am usually a happy person,. but sometimes when something get's messed up or in my way i am in complete depression. I have problems with my family, and Ive contemplated suicide when I was 12 or so. I grew up in a dysfunctional family. It's not hormones too. what is wrong with me? It's like a roller coaster, im happy for afew months and then like two months i get depressed. I'm fearful for my future, too.
Answer:Growing up can be hard, and it sounds like you have some tough things to deal with. However, being sad for a long time when you don't have particular events to trigger the sadness is not normal. Since you say it comes and goes every few months and it's been going on for years, I wouldn't be surprised if you have a mood disorder. There's nothing to be ashamed about, a lot of people are depressed or bipolar. I wonder if you are bipolar because you says your mood goes in cycles. When you're feeling happy, do you go for a long time without eating or sleeping, or you feel like you have so much energy you could do anything? I think you should talk to a doctor and get this checked out. You don't have to feel sad all the time.
Sweetheart, it isn't normal for ANYONE to feel depressed for four years. You need to talk to your parents, a school counselor, or someone you can trust. You should really see a doctor who can talk to you and help you.