My parents said that i have depression. what are some simptoms?
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sleeping too much or too little. anger, agitation, anxiety. gaining or losing weight. feeling sad for no reason. don't like being around people. You have to see a therapist who will presecrive an antidepressant and give you therapy to help you get over it. i'm doing that now. good luck
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I have been coming to realize that there can be many forms of depression, according to its physical causes. What i mean by this is, lets say, some people may feel depressed for having divorced parents,others for a chronic ilness, others for a great loss or others for aparenttly no reason. The key to the cure is to find the source of your depression,accept it and work with it. You will possibly need medical help. And yes,little things will make you sad because you already have a predesposition to feeling down if you are depressed; the feeling can be of despair too,if you're deeply depressed.\n If you're just an eternal discontent then i think there is no cure,but a deep depression is a lot worse. If you'd like you can add up details to your question and the answers will be more specific. Best wishes.
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What looks like a mountain of trouble and heartache today, may be just a little bump in the road tomorrow. You must see a Doctor. Do what the doctor tells you. Depression is real, it is dangerous...it is treatable. Believe me, I suffer from it myself. You have to want to survive, believe in the goodness of yourself. Your family loves you. They may not understand you...but then, no one is ever completely understood by their loved ones! Do you understand them?  We are all unique in our own special ways!\nSee, you have come to this site for help...that is a wonderful thing,,,you are reaching out for help...I am so proud of you! Now, go a step further, go to someone else, get a doctor. Tell someone who can get you to real help. You are in a survival mode...be your own best friend! Suicide is not the answer...get help right now...
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There are questionnaires that can asses some of the major signs of Depression, but only a MD, Psychiatrist, or Therapist can make the definitive diagnosis.\n\nhttp://www.med.nyu.edu/psych/screens/odst.html\n\nHere are the major signs and symptoms:\n\nPersistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood \nFeelings of hopelessness, pessimism \nFeelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness \nLoss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex \nDecreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" \nDifficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions \nInsomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping \nAppetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain \nThoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts \nRestlessness, irritability \nPersistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain \n\nIt is normal to feel sad or down, especially if it is related to certain circumstances: Loss of a relationship, death or a loved one, illness, loss of a job,  discord in family relationships, etc.  But if it is interfering with your ability to function in everyday life, you need to seek help.\n\nGood luck,
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I'm trying to become a published author. My parents and sibling don't know b/c they are real downers and would only make my depression get worse.
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See this webpage which talks about it (advice for teenage girls). Also click on "natural healing" and look under 'depression."
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No, it's not normal to "like" being depressed. You should seek help. Maybe talk to a parent (if you're close) or a good friend. Change the things in your life that are bothering you. (Easier said then done, I know) But it's worth a shot. Do you want to be this way for the rest of your life? I hope not. Seek help!  : )
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Talk to your mom, you may have mild depression and treatment will help you...;
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Your mom needs to see a doctor.  It may be something as simple as a cyst or a boil or it could be cancer.  I don't know how depression could make it any better or worse, she probably just dwells on it more when she is depressed.  If it is something like a cyst, they don't have to operate.  If it is cancer, the sooner she gets treatment the more likely she is able to recover.
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There are anti depressants that you can take, please visit a doctor.\n\n Being depressed for so long can have a perminent affect on you....take care of yourself.\n\n Keep reaching out and never stop because of anyone who could appreciate life and love and relationships it would be you.\n\n You owe it to yourself ..... if you feel that everyone else has given up on you....don't you give up on you. \n\n I am not fully aware of all that your parents have done between you and your sister and other siblings, but as a father of 4 of my own kids I try as much as I can to keep up with everything they do, and I am certain there are times I am not able to appreciate everything they do 100% of the time. In some way the tough love or old school affection your parents may also be expressing to you is also meant in a good way, life makes us stronger through adversity.\n\n This may seem odd, bake your parents a cake, or make them some cookies or something they enjoy and bring it to them, show them how much you care for their affection and it will be something special to share between you and them, create a little special event perhaps each friday or sunday morning.\n\n  I hope for you all the best and hang in there ! YOU are special!
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Please tell your mother or another adult how you are feeling. This is nothing to be fooled around with.. Depression is serious business !! You sound like you have some anger issues that you need to work out, and it is not just because your dad asked you to get a rag for the boat.. there is something big inside you that needs to come out,and that you need to work on.. you are lashing out at the wrong people, and pushing away the people you need the most.. You may need to go and talk to your counselor at school, or a trusted teacher. if your are not still in school, seek out a good counselor, or a good group that you can get into..talking out your anger helps.. believe me it does.. You have got to talk it out and not act it out.. acting it out will only hurt you and the ones that you love. and will hurt you physically and mentally.. You do NOT need to become annorexic.. nothing good comes from that.. that will kill you. and life is to short as it is.. You and only you can take care of you. you have got to go and get some help.. Do it now !! Find someone to talk to .. NOW.. Find someone with some training that will be able to help you with your anger and your depression. It will be a long hard road.. but you did not get this way in a days time. and you will not be better in a days time.. So, now is the time to start the journey to a better and a happier and a love filled life.. Blessings to you..
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I think you should see a doc.  You've stated all the classic signs- the crying, losing interest, feeling worthless, and the cycle.  BUT- there are a lot of side-effects from teens using anti-depressants.  They only prescribe them for extreme cases and are closely monitored, as they can actually may make the depression worse.  \n\nMaybe you could try counseling.  It has been proven to work for some people.  Also, if you can, try getting out of the house.  Volunteer, exercise, take a class.... it will help to build your self-esteem up- not to mention the endorphins and energy from the exercise.  Another thing that causes depression symptoms to worsen is too much sugar in your diet.  They give you a high-like happy feeling, and then leave you feeling like crap until you eat more.  \n\nDon't let anyone tell you how to feel.  You're old enough to recognize when your body is out of whack, and you seem like an intelligent woman.  You're mom might be trying to support you by telling you you'll be fine, but there's no harm in merely talking to a doctor.  If you've got the guts- which a lot of people with depression don't- then go for it.
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well - I know if feels bad know  but just stick with it and things will be better - your parents love you know matter  what you think. They may good to bed and night and think how lucky they are to have you because you are never getting into trouble that demands their attention. \n\nKeep your chin up
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You're going to have to tell your parents; tell them how badly you feel. Ask for their help.  Maybe they can help you figure out what the problem is.  Maybe a tutor would help.  Maybe with your parents assistance you could set up workable plan- like studying a certain number of hours per day before watching tv,hanging with friends and so on.\n\nI am sorry to hear that you feel like killing yourself.  Please don't.  Talk to your parents- maybe also the school counselor or other trusted adult.  Good luck.I hope things improve. Let us know.
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changes in eating and sleeping habits (eating and sleeping too much or too little) \nsignificant weight gain or loss \nmissed school, poor school performance and/or a sudden decline in grades \nwithdrawal from friends and family \nno longer enjoying activities that were once pleasurable \nindecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness \nfeelings of worthlessness or guilt \noverreaction to criticism, irritability \nfeeling that nothing is worth the effort \nfrequent health complaints when no physical ailment exists \nanger, rage, anxiety \nlack of enthusiasm and motivation \ndrug/alcohol abuse, thoughts of death or suicide \nSymptoms such as insomnia, panic attacks, delusions or hallucinations can indicate extreme depression, \nThe first problem is to distinguish between a more serious depression and "normal," typical adolescent moodiness, caused by hormonal changes and brain growth spurts. For example, it is common for girls to become moody, edgy, and anxious just before and during menstruation, and maybe even longer, if she suffers from hormonal problems. If grouchy behavior seems to have a pattern or cycle, it is likely the symptoms are tied to hormonal changes, and are not indicative of clinical depression. In contrast, one hallmark of clinical depression is the tendency to become isolated—to stop talking to family, and to stop spending time with friends—and this kind of moodiness does not seem to lift after a couple of weeks. \n\nRushing to a therapist when symptoms are actually within the range of normal can have several negative effects:\n\nthe child feels like there must be something wrong with himself or herself, which can tip a fragile balance toward lowered self-esteem \nthere may be a long-lasting stigma attached to a diagnosis \nmedications may be prescribed unnecessarily, and without careful monitoring \nIf you suspect depression:\n\nRespond with love, kindness, and support. \nRepeatedly let your child know that you are there, whenever she or he needs you \nBe gentle but persistent if your adolescent shuts you out (depressed teenagers do not want to feel patronized or crowded). Do not ask a lot of questions, but make known your concern and your willingness to listen. \nDo not criticize or pass judgment once the adolescent begins to talk (the important thing is that he or she is talking and communicating feelings). \nEncourage activity and praise efforts to socialize and be active. \nSeek help from a doctor or mental health professional if the adolescent's depressed feeling doesn't pass with time. Be prepared to list behaviors, note how long and how often they have been occurring, and how severe they seem. \nDo not wait and hope that symptoms will go away on their own. When depression is severe—if adolescents are thinking about hurting themselves or about suicide—seek professional help as soon as possible. \nParents of depressed adolescents may themselves need support. Seek out groups of parents who have experience with teen depression. \nThe single most important thing a parent can do to break down the social isolation that is at the heart of adolescent problems is to LISTEN:\n\nlisten when your children talk \nlisten to their music \nspend more time with them and be involved in their activities \ntake them to movies and concerts, and discuss them afterward \nknow their friends, and listen to them as well \ndo not lecture or offer unsolicited advice or ultimatums \ndo not try to talk them out of their feelings or solve their problems, just acknowledge the pain and sadness they are feeling \ndo not compare your teen’s feelings, reactions or experiences to your own or to someone else’s \nA parent can—and should—express their concerns directly. It is not easy to connect with teens in this way, and parents may need professional guidance to assist them. Yes, it is likely that the teenager will get angry and will say harsh things ("It's none of your business!" "G
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I'm sorry you have this disorder.  But I believe with most things there is hope.  So keep at it.  \nAs far as the depression, having any kind of health problem can make a person depressed.  Just knowing you are limited in any way can bring a person's self-esteem down on top of struggling with a health problem.  This is where you need to make sure you get some sort of support, emotionally.  \nBut it can also be coming from and irritated by your disorder.  Depression has many causes, one of them can be  compromised health. And obviously as your instincts tell you, the treatments are helping with your mood.  That's a no tell!  Here are some suggestions:  Look into how depression works on a clinical/neurotransmitter(chemicals that helps us function emotionally and hormonally) level to understand how then your disorder plays into it.  The best way to get control over one's health and health problems is to become your own healer and doctor.  Start by learning as much as you can take about your disorder, even on a molecular level.  Then understand depression and immunity and autoimmune system disorders more in depth.  \nThen you can start to put things together about your own health.  \nAlso look into gut/digestive health and disorders.  The new information out there is that up to 90% of our neurotransmitters are in our gut.  Which is often why people who have depression also have gastrointestinal disorders and vice versa.  \nThere is a good book that I haven't yet gotten to but it is quickly becoming a principal read in this line of thinking:\nThe Second Brain by Michael Gershon.  I can't wait to read it.  Another book is Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski.  And for mood issues, The Mood Cure by Julia Ross is a really good, informative book on alternatives to drugs for depression and other mood disorders.  She suggests some natural supplements that are really great for depression and anxiety.  Just make sure you do your homework and learn about your disorder thoroughly before taking anything new.   \nNevertheless, the best thing is to trust your own instincts.  Truly and most pertinently, they are what lead you through life.  If you can tell that treatment is helping with depression, than it is.  And if you feel your disorder causes or irritates your moods further, than it does.  Trust your gut!  \n\nAlso, read more about the treatment itself so that you can understand the affect it has on a person.  Read about what is actually involved and what materials/chemicals are put into your body and how it affects a person.  \nIt might be increasing your neurotransmitters without you knowing it!!  Bonus!\n\nI could go on....Either way, learn and trust yourself.  Empower yourself in regards to the healing process, because it is afterall, your health!\n\nGood luck!\n\nOh, also read Healthy Immunity by Lorna Vanderhaeghe.  Really really good book on Immune system and disorders!
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You need to see a Dr. you sound depress and they will give you something for it. I had to get something for my depression after my daughter was born.