my parents took me to a doctor and he told them i had depression and i was schizophrenic. i think its crap i'm just tired and i don't want to take the pills. what should i do?
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I think that if the doctor put you on medication he must have done so for a reason.  There must be signs other than you are just tired.  However, if you really feel that you shouldn't be on them, talk to your parents and your doctor about the reasons that they feel you should be on them.  Then discuss with them why you feel you shouldn't.  When you are on medication, you are often going to feel a lot better, therefor making it seem like you don't really need the meds.  Maybe you don't, like I said, talk to them, maybe they can help you understand, or you can help them understand.
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NORMAL TEENAGE HORMONAL DEPRESSION\nIF YOU ARE WORRIED STILL TALK WITH YOUR PARENTS\nTHEY CAN TAKE YOU TO A DOC TO SEE WHAT  IS WRONG\nTAKE CARE
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Sleeping or wanting to sleep all the time is a symptom of depression. I suggest you talk to a psychologist or therapist, your doctor can probably recommend one to you. Depression is a very serious illness and should not be left untreated.\n\nI suggest you read this for more information:\nhttp://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/\n\nIf you think you are depressed or have some other mental sickness, please don't put off treatment. It's not likely going to get better by itself.\n\nI am not a doctor and I cannot say for sure if you are sick or not, I am just making an educated guess based on what you have written. There is a big difference between natural worry that everyone experiences, and depression. Please see a medical professional (or two, a second opinion is always good).
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Symptoms of depression include: irritability, changes in sleep habits: oversleeping or insomnia, changes in eating patterns: overeating or lack of appetite, weight loss or gain, changes in mood, anger, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, lethargy, sadness, crying.....\n\nIt sounds like your parents are the same way mine were when I was suffering when I was younger. They were in denial. Have you tried to confide in your pastor/minister? Or maybe your guidance counselor at school? You need an adult to reach out to that can speak to your parents and make them realize that you are suffering from a serious medical condition and you need some therapy.  It does sound like they don't want to face the truth. Perhaps they are hoping if they ignore it, it will go away. It won't though and you need to find someone outside of the family to reach out to whether it's someone from the church or someone at your school.\n\nGood luck.....
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sounds a lil like anxiety and depression combined together. see a doc to get something 4 it.
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As first answer. Depression is better talked over with a doctor and your family. Good luck.
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When I was trying to get pregnant, my psychiatrist took me off of my antidepressants cold turkey.  I felt many of the same symptoms you explained.  Worried, I called my doctor again.  He did not want to put me back on the medication due to the possible risk to the baby.  I talked to my OB-GYN and she decided it was in my best interest to go back on the medication.  I went back on it under her supervision.  I am feeling normal again.  Depression is a imbalance in hormones in the brain.  Anti-depressants fix the problem.  I would definetly talk to your doctor.
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"Mentally ill" is a strong lable, and not very comforting. Depression is an illness, but very treatable. Talk to your Doctor, you may be treated thru talk therapy or medication, or changes in diet and excersize. You deserve to enjoy your life - please get help so you can start asap!! You are not alone!! Good luck!
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hun listen im right hear with you. like right now im doing the same thing and feeling the same way. but i think im a little a head of you. see im 15, i got cought doing it. and well snow ball from there. alot of people will tell you just to stop and stop feeling like you need to. but hun guess what its a mental problem. we got it and its there. go talk to your counsolor. have a friend go with you, i did. then they will have you make an app. with your family doctor and you will get checked out. weighted and talked to by him or her. from what the doctor thinks some different things can happen, you will go to rehad (most likely not if you get help now) you will get a theropys that what i got. or they will put you on meds. also what i got. you need to be willing to be honest trust me thats hard i know. but i have already lost trust of many for lieing about. but believe me it will get worse if not fixed soon.
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It sounds like classical symtoms of depression. Do you have a doctor that you can confide in? If so, you should make an appointment right away, and get help. Depression is dibilitating...I've suffered from it, and it's pure hell! Here are a few sites that you may find useful. By all means, don't feel like a failure for asking for help! Believe me, you'll feel better once you can overcome it. I take a medication called Lexapro for mine, and I feel much better now. There were days I didn't even want to get out of bed, but I knew I had to because I had a family to raise. E-mail me if you'd like some support.
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You are not Schizophrenic.. you may be a person with Schizophrenia, however.  It's a disease like any other. If you take your meds everyday, you can keep your symptoms under control. You should have access to a community mental health center.  Check your phone book or call your Health Dept. to find the phone number. Your husband should find some information about the disease to better help you and to be more understanding of how it affects you.  Look online at www.nami.org for more info.
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If you is on Effexor you is getting help for depression. Go back to your GP and tell him/her what you wrote here and they will get you PROPER help
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Honey, if you are 16 and you take it upon yourself to go to the Dr...I feel sure he (she) will take you serious...But I dont know if they will treat you without your parents consent.\nWhy do you not want your parents to fine out?....They need to know.....\nIf you dont tell them they cant help you....Of course I know that there are sometimes circumstances that make that difficult.  Go talk to someone.....a school counselor or teacher that you trust.  Dont keep this to yourself.  Its not shamefull to be depressed......IT happens to the Very Best of Us sometimes....There is help....REACH OUT for it Baby!
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I think you need to talk to one of your parents about how you are feeling. The only person that can decide if you need antidepressants is a psychiatrist. Talk to your parents and see what they think about the situation and then you can go from there. If you don't feel comfortable talking to them you can go to your school counselor or another trusted adult.Or even talk to your sisted. Just talk to someone you know and trust to work through this.
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See your DOCTOR!!! \n\nYou may have sevear depression or schizophrenia, but ONLY a doctor can properly diagnos you. \n\nSEE YOUR DOCTOR!!!
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Yep!  It sounds like depression if it goes on and on and it brings alot of good caring people down this world is a sad place right now.  Things do get better and if you still feel out of it after a long while I would talk with your doctor.Hope you feel better real soon!!
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I have several suggestions. 1) Go to the doctor and explain how you are feeling and see if they will prescribe an anti-depressant to help you get through this. Being on anti-depressants does not mean you are crazy.  It means there is a chemical imbalance in your brain and the medication will even out the imbalance allowing you to function normally again. 2) Seek out a counselor.  If you have insurance start there.  If you do not, contact the local mental health clinic and request reduced fees.  There are multiple agencies that offer counsling and are willing to base your fee on your income.  3) Pretend that you are not depressed. This one is the hardest as far as I am concerned but it really does work.  Been there, done that!  I'd also like to add that I have a Master's degree in Social Work and deal with these issues everyday for many people. So my advice comes from years of practice.  Good Luck and please try one or all of these.  Your children need you!!!