i'm feeling very depressed. what should i do?
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move your body...excercise...try to be creative, accomplish something small.. clean the house... organize your computer.. just don't be stagnant.
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there are a number of things that may improve your general mood. But if you have depression you need to deal with it as well as the cause of it.\n\nIf you feel like you can't talk to your Doctor about it, register with a new one. Explain what you are feeling and they will support you.
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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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may be you had a bad day.  we all do sometimes.  do something to make yourself to feel better. listen to a sad song and sing along??  call up a friend and chat chat??   \nno matter what you do, i hope you feel better soon.
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Hello there! I am sorry to hear you are feeling so down. People are so quick to say someone has depression. You say that you act like you are the happiest person on earth, but you aren't happy on the inside. You just have to believe that you do deserve happiness! I believe that you just have low self-esteem and self worth. 17 is a hard age! Believe me...looking back I felt the same way and wondered what the heck was wrong with myself. Just the pressures nowadays that are being put on young people is enough to make someone want to give up! I know to be happy is easier said than done sometimes, and it is a lot of work sometimes. Once you start believing in yourself it will get more simple. Life is too short not to have fun--experience life. I am not saying go out there and do foolish things, but enjoy the silly stuff. I am an adult and I still like to go to toy stores and play with the puppets! Because it makes me happy. I am not here to make anyone happy but myself. It sounds selfish, but before we can help others, we have to help ourselves. Just the fact that you asked the question on here shows that you are ready and willing to make a change for yourself. I have done a lot of "stupid" things in my life, but I have learned that loved ones are there for you no matter what you do. If people really love you, they are there for you no matter what! You can make little changes in your life. Use positive affirmation..when you start to feel those thoughts of hopelessness creep in--say to yourself that you are not listening anymore. If you are still feeling beyond hopelessness, there are many people you can go to to talk about it. It is not a sign of weakness to ask for some help and guidance. It is you standing up and saying you are sick of being that way and taking control of your life. I wish you luck and hope that I helped a little! Take care!
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Dont listen to people's sarcastic answers to this.  You could do a ton of different things.  If you dont have any friends that you feel comfortable enough with to confide in, you could always look in places like this!  I'm sure people would love to reach out to someone like you.  If you have reasons why you are feeling sad then you could look into the root of those to see how you can change them.  There are a ton of things.  When I was younger, in high school, I went through some depressing times and it really wasnt good to hold it in.  You should talk it out, even if it is with a stranger.  If you are ever feeling really down you can email me, I'm a stranger but I care about others.  Sometime in the next couple of years I will be a teacher and run into things like this all of the time.  I could use some practice.  If you ever feel like you really should talk to someone my email is mobz585@yahoo.com.  I will talk about anything!  Even if its nothing, anything to help!  Remember to keep your head up!
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theres many things you can do. when im depressed or feeling low, i call or talk to one of my friends or family members. i also like listening to music. another thing you can do is eat your favorite food.
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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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If you are that sad or depressed inside then eventually it will start to show on the outside as well. You need to try talking to someone about your thoughts and feelings right now and try to get out what's really bothering you or getting you down. If you get to feeling worse you  could see a doctor and maybe try medication to help you feel better like paxil or zoloft. Just don't let it drive you insane. Talk to someone.    Good luck.
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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!!!
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Get out and make friend. Maybe you are depressed and need to see a doctor. What has changed in your life to make you feel this way?
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If your serious about how your feeling.....happy then sad. Then you might want to consider seeking medical attention....bipolar depression is very common. There is a treatment of medicine and counseling out there. If your interested in finding out more then go to this site: psychcentral.com/quizzes/bipolarquiz   Best Wishes. :)
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if you feel this way often, you should get professional help from a psychologist or a psychiatrist, the latter is a dr. who can prescribe anti-depressants if necessary--a psychologist can listen and guide you or offer you ways to deal with your saddness or ways to change some outlooks of yours to erase your saddness- get some help ASAP--also, consider talking to a minister, or priest, or rabbi who has some background in counseling. get help ASAP so you can feel better and enjoy life and not be sad any more--good luck to you !!!
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its normal to feel sad a lot and feel extreme ups and downs when youre 13 because youre going through a lot of changes in your life and with your hormones. but if you feel like its getting out of control then you need to do something about it. if people are really your friends they wont look at you differently, they will want to be there to help you? if you really feel like you have no one to help you out they have a bunch of teen hotlines and websites where you can meet people to talk to you about your problems. you could even talk to me more if you need someone. you might also want to think about talking to your doctor or getting yourself into some therapy to see if they can help you out. its rought but try and keep your head up and see this through.
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Breathe.\nPray.\nMeditate.\nCount your blessings.\nHope for sunshine. Sunlight always makes a better mood.\n\nDon't forget to have hope! When you're completely down, it can only get better. Think back on the good times before this happened, and don't let it get too much in the way of life.
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What you need is friends. Talk to them, hang out with them, etc. If you're upset, being alone is the worst thing. I guarantee you'll start feeling better if you build up close friendships.\n\nAnd by the way, if you're still upset, you can ask your friends for help! It's a win-win situation!
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Keep a list of good things to refer to when you are feeling down - things that you have achieved or that make you happy. Be your own best friend, who reminds you of what's best about yourself. \n\nDon't stay in with the computer all the time - go out, get fresh air, smile at people, be part of your community. Also, have a proper routine for the jobs that have to be done - cleaning, self-care, paying bills, etc - you will feel better for being on top of them. You can give yourself a reward for each job completed....\n\nThink about the activities you enjoy most or are best at and plan more time for them in your life, and in ways that involve other people.\nSo if you are a good cook, cook good meals for yourself, but also volunteer to cook for a local project. If you enjoy singing, join a choir. If you feel you have no particular skills, why not take an evening class to learn a new one. \n\nExercise is good for your self-esteem as it makes you fitter and better able to cope with stress, but it has to be the right exercise for you. If you are not into team sports or the gym, consider walking, cycling, jogging or dance.\n\nImagine that you are a photographer or journalist with an assignment to record something beautiful or joyful every day. This will make you go looking for the positive things in yourself, in other people, in nature and in the world around you.\n\nBudget for a small treat each week, whether it's a magazine, a movie, a bright scarf, a new picture for your wall, a manicure, whatever you enjoy.....\n\nMake a list of ten things you would like to achieve or experience in the next few years, and start doing them! Don't get anxious about things you have not yet done - you still have them to look forward to.\n\nDon't give into negative thoughts about yourself or other people, or guilt about the past. Treat each day as a fresh chance to do some good in the world, to look for the best in other people and in yourself and to enjoy life.\n\nGood luck!