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How Do You Know When You’re Depressed?

By: Casey (View Profile)

I’ve been battling family issues, school issues, grades, boys, and life in general, just like everyone else in the world for quite sometime now. Only with my battle comes tons of stress, fatigue, endless crying, horrible loneliness, and just giving up on everything. I just feel like, “Wow, if I died right now, that might just be ok…” I don’t know whether I could be diagnosed as “Depressed.” Or how that’s diagnosed, but lately that’s all I have been feeling. 

I’ve tried so many different things to feel better, and all of them last only a few minutes or a couple hours, and that’s really not enough for me... My friends don’t want to be around me because I’m so sad and miserable, that they feel like they’re catching my miserable-ness. I’ve tried certain drugs, [none that would help with depression I’ve learned ...] talking to counselors, [who only make everything worse...] writing, and taking a break from everything, but I just never feel truly, Happy. Ever since my boyfriend and I have broken up, I feel like I’m dead, like I’m missing this huge entire piece of me. I’ve cried myself to sleep more times than I can count, I have no energy to get up in the morning, I’ve lied to my parents about why I was late for school, or why I didn’t even go at all... and I just really have no clue what I should do. I don’t know whether its just taking a long time to get over my ex, or what’s really going on, if any of you have any suggestions, I’d really appreciate them!!!

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posted: 07.08.2007
Lisa Sutherland
Casey, I think the fact that you are questioning yourself and being aware of your feelings is a huge positive. Being a teenager is such a mine field that it is hard to imagine making it through in one piece, but it will happen. Take these lessons life is throwing at you and learn from them. I have been married for 13 years and it has taken me along time to realise that I can not rely on my husband for my happiness or my feelings of self worth. We met as seperate individuals and we were attracted to each others unique qualities. Next time you meet someone( and you will) remember to keep some seperate time and space that is just for you. Be grateful everyday for everyday!
posted: 07.01.2007
Mrs Thinker
GO FOR CHANGE of yourself! when I cant change my health or others around me I work on myself. Change is in the present not in the past- look around for someone who needs to be loved, complemented, or just cared about-someone young or old.Pass on to them their worthiness.you will feel good when you make some one else feel good. people that are looking for a mate or someone to make themselves happy should REVERSE that and look for someone he or she could make happy.I know you can do it!
posted: 06.29.2007
Healthy Day
Casey, Can you talk to your parents, or a teacher, or maybe your family goes to a certain Church or synagogue? It sounds like your boyfriend was just the last straw. I'm sure your friends just are scared and don't know how to help you, plus in high school(?) there is always that element of wanting to be seen as cool. Would your ex talk to you and help you through this? I think you have to confront him so that you can move on. After that pick one thing in your life that you want to change and start there. If you boggle your mind with so much stuff you won't do anything the way you want to and then you'll feel like a failure. If you can tell your parents a least a little bit of how you are feeling, then maybe you could see your pediatrician who could check for some other medical conditions. It would not be okay if you died. You sound like a great kid that just needs a little support. Many people go through this at different times in their lives, so press on because it will get better.
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