Is it possible that I have depression?
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You're a teenager and these feelings are normal.  I've found that being yourself and letting go of trying to be perfect can help.  Then you start to see the things that really matter to you, and you find friends that genuinely make you happy.  But the first step is going to see someone about it, someone who you can talk to and vent.  Try a school councilor or therapist.
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If you recognize some of the problems and symptoms of depression described below, it may be worth investigating whether you are depressed. If in doubt, consult your doctor. \n\nPsychological symptoms may be :\npersistent low/blue mood \nlow self-esteem More. \ntearfulness \nfeelings of guilt \nintolerance of others \npoor motivation \npoor interest \nlack of enjoyment \nirritability More \nhopelessness \nhelplessness \nsuicidal thoughts \nthoughts of harming someone else, such as a baby \nreduced sex drive \nfeeling worse first thing in the morning \nanxiety More. \nobsessional worries, acts, ruminations, or images \ndifficulty making decisions \nworries about a child \n\n\nPhysical symptoms include :\nslowed movement \ndisturbed sleep \nslowed speech \nchange in appetite (usually decreased but sometimes increased) \nchange in weight (usually a decrease but sometimes weight gain) \naches and pains \nlack of energy \nconstipation \nmenstrual disturbance \nlack of interest in sex \nmultiple physical symptoms
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Nobody here can diagnose you. There are so many things! You could have an underlying medical condition, depression, premenstrual, numerous conditions! Sometimes its as easy as working out and going outside for nature hikes (both of these  help with depression).
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some of the symptoms of depression are sleeping too much or not enough, eating too much or not at all, crying or getting angry over what would usually be little things to you,Feelings of sadness, tension or irritability, decreased interest or pleasure in usual hobbies or activities, loss of energy, restlessness or feeling slowed down, thoughts of suicide or death, thoughts of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt. If you have any of these symptoms for 2 or more weeks then you are at risk of having depression and need to seek professional help. Going to a counselor will help. There may be a chemical imbalance in your brain making you depressed. If you have any of the above symptoms for more then 2 weeks please seek help. Hope this helps you and good luck! The remedys may vary from speaking to a counselor to getting on medication to both. They also my suggest other things as well.
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I do sometimes. If you feel like that all the time here is a web site for you.  http://depressionhurts.com/index.jsp
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I'm 100% sure u r in depression. I too suffered from it. Just don't think about it and everything will be fine.GOOD DAY!!!
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it may be................\n\nbut the surest sign is unstable mood\neasy fatiguability\nsleep disorders\nloss of appetit OR eating morethan normal\n\n\ntry to see a doctor OR BEST try to go away of the depression cause......\n\nwish u a good mental health
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by the time you're a psychiatrist you might have worked all your kinks out.  You'll have this great brain full of nice brainy ideas and everything...everything will make more sense than your willing to understand.  So while your issues such as depression will be understood by you, you'll still have depression.
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you probably have depression
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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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there could be many reasons for depression. You may have alot going on or feel like your not wanted, needed or loved. Yes depression can be cured but it's REALLY hard to do. It really depends on what stage you are in. IM or E-mail free_help2@yahoo.com & they can help
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First, ask yourself if you could be suffering from depression like millions of other people in the world. You can immediately reject that possibility if you want to, but I did too and found out later that I really had been suffering from depression. So at least go to www.WebMd.com or any other reputable medical information site and read about depression and how people feel when they experience it in their lives. You may very well want to change your life, but first make sure your thinking isn't distorted by something like depression that's beyond your control until you recognize it and open your mind to what may be making you have these feelings in your life.
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Well, provided that you have been properly diagnosed with depression, it's possible you need to be placed on some long term medication. This will help regulate your body and brain into a more happy state of mind. You may also want to try some counseling to see if there are any underlying problems that you need to address. Good luck.
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Yes.\n\nSometimes your brain may send chemical signals that cause a feeling of depression.   Sometimes this is affected by environment or diet.  If the symtoms last longer than two months, see a doctor.
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If you are depressed at the moment some of the following symptoms may sound familiar: \n\nYou feel miserable and sad.\nYou feel exhausted a lot of the time with no energy .\nYou feel as if even the smallest tasks are sometimes impossible.\nYou seldom enjoy the things that you used to enjoy-you may be off sex or food or may 'comfort eat' to excess.\nYou feel very anxious sometimes. \n\nYou don't want to see people or are scared to be left alone. Social activity may feel hard or impossible.\n\nYou find it difficult to think clearly.\n\nYou feel like a failure and/or feel guilty a lot of the time.\n\nYou feel a burden to others.\n\nYou sometimes feel that life isn't worth living. \n\nYou can see no future. There is a loss of hope. You feel all you've ever done is make mistakes and that's all that you ever will do.\nYou feel irritable or angry more than usual.\n\nYou feel you have no confidence.\n\nYou spend a lot of time thinking about what has gone wrong, what will go wrong or what is wrong about yourself as a person. You may also feel guilty sometimes about being critical of others (or even thinking critically about them).\nYou feel that life is unfair.\n\nYou have difficulty sleeping or wake up very early in the morning and can't sleep again. You seem to dream all night long and sometimes have disturbing dreams.\n\nYou feel that life has/is 'passing you by.'\n\nYou may have physical aches and pains which appear to have no physical cause, such as back pain.\n\nIt's this wealth of depression symptoms, and the broad scope that confuses many people as to what depression actually is. Explanations rarely cover all the symptoms, and everybody's experience is different.
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according to the National Institute for Mental Health, symptoms of depression include: \n-an "empty" feeling, ongoing sadness and anxiety.\n-fatigue, lack of energy\n-sleep problems, including difficulty getting to sleep, sleeping too much, wakin  up too early\n-eating more or less than you do usually\n-crying too much or too often\n-aches and pains that don't go away when treated\n-a hard time focusing, remembering or making decisions\n-feeling hopeless, guilty, helpless, worthless\n-irritability\n-thoughts of suicide or death, attempting suicide\nDON'T IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS; SEEK HELP
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Everyone tells you to talk to a doctor or take pills. My advise to you is to figure out if something in your life is making you feel depressed, (your job, family, your outlook on life) Another thing to check is if you are on any medication that could be making you feel this way. A lot of Meds can have this effect on you, check out the side effects that it has.....Whether or not you know what is causing your depression or if you are on any medications....activity of some sort or exercise always works for me!! Do something active once a day, you can take a walk for a half hour or more.....run, swim, bicycle, think of it as "your time to get away"...keep doing it for a few weeks and see how you feel. If your spirits aren't up it may be time to really check into it. Good luck and keep your chin up!!!