how do you know if you have depression?
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Yes you have symptoms of being depressed.  My son is exactly like you.  He is 14 years old and is ADHD.  He takes Conserta as well.  He also takes Wellbutrim for his depression.  He was always so very negative and unhappy.  Now with his Conserta and his antidepressant, he is much happier.  I think it helps him to bring more things into perspective for him.  He is also getting older and learning more how to control his temper, moods, etc...he is coping much better.  There is a future for you.  You gotta want it.  The world is not against you sweets...make your decision to make something of your life, use your meds to help you get there. Talk to your doctor and ask about an antidepressant.  Tell him or her how you are feeling, etc...this medicine is a great addition to my son's ADHD meds Conserta.  Be sure to talk to your parents and go see your doctor.  You can do this!  You have a future and I am gonna root for ya!  Take care kiddo!
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Yes, your symptoms have all the makings of endogenous depression, which comes on you like a thief in the night.\n\nGo to your doctor for a professional diagnosis so you can get the treatment your need, and don't be afraid of any of the therapy or medications if they help you in the long run.\n\nThe kind of depression you seem to have symptoms of usually doesn't seem to have any obvious cause and so can go on undetected for months or even years making your life sad and purposeless for no apparent reason.\n\nEspecially if you have a parent or other close family members with depression or mental illness of any kind, you most likely have inherited this depression, which would explain why you feel this way even though nothing is going wrong in your life.
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that's kind of a difficult question to answer, because the symptoms vary. (for example, sometimes people w/depression sleep all the time and have no appetite, and sometimes they have terrible insomnia and can't stop eating. feelings of hopelessness are generally always present though. \n\nfor dysthymia (mild depression) symptoms: http://www.psychologynet.org/dysth.html\nfor major depressive disorder: \nhttp://www.psychologynet.org/major.html\n\nthese are from the DSM, the standard diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders.\nif you're depressed, talk to someone. get some kind of help. trying to deal with it alone SUCKS.
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There are all sorts of things that can cause depression. Major life change or loss, basic chemical imbalance, changes that come with age such as puberty and menopause. Depending on the core of your depression there are many different paths to take. You might choose to see a counselor or try meds. Changing your diet and a good detox can be really helpful. Sometimes it's as simple as getting more exercise. Best of luck to you!
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You need to see a doctor and be honest with your symptoms. In all likelyhood it is depression and the doctor can help with counseling and medications. Don't wait and think it will get better.
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Classic symptom of depression.  Talk with a doctor, get a consult with a psychologist or psychiatrist.  Might be treatable short-term and get you back on track.
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no.  there are brain scans about levels of seratonin which is a nurotransmitter which they think is related to depression, but since the brain is so complex, there are many factors and variables.  if you feel depressed, you should try talking to a therapist.
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Extreme tiredness, and feelings of depression. It's a long, hard road, but there is an end to it. Feel better soon xx
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fIRST OF ALL,IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION YOU DON'T GO SEE A REGULAR DOCTOR! tHEY CAN'T RELATE! Sorry I had caps lock on.\nYou need to first go to a psychologist for an evaluation and can be referred from there to see a specialist. The psychologist is capable of diagnosing and ordering meds for you if neccesary. Meditation also works for some people,but I would stongly suggest that you see someone who is able to evaluate the extent of your depression.
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I know this can't help you much, but you can try this online depression test, just to see how would your results look like.\n\nhttp://www.lessons4living.com/depression_test2.htm\n\nPeople arent always aware that they might be depressed. Denying things isn't good, people should confront their problems and try to solve them.\nIts not always easy, but with right help and support, things can get better.\nI was wondering myself what are the symptoms of depression and they vary from person to person and depend very much on persons entire life ans circumstances.
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Normal symptoms of depression:\nFeeling paralyzed\nNo energy\nProblems with sleep\nLack of concentration\nThoughts about suicide\nAppetite lability\nBlaming yourself\nFear and internal unrest\nCompulsive thoughts\nNo sexual lust
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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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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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There's a list of the ten signs of depression.\n\n1. I have deep feelings of sadness.\n2. I have lost interest and pleasure in things I used to enjoy.\n3. I have had changes in my weight and appetite.\n4. I am having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.\n5. I have strong feelings of guilt.\n6. I have trouble concentrating, remembering things and making decisions.\n7. I feel tired and out of energy all of the time.\n8. Others have commented that I am restless or less active.\n9. I feel hopeless and worthless.\n10. I have thoughts of suicide or death.\n\n\nIf you have more than about 8 of these, you're probably clinically depressed.
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i think its true. to me, depression is causing it. i dont eat well, always sleepy, tired and no drive to do anything. im still dealing with it. one avise, get to the root of the problem, stay healthy.
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Depression can be experienced differently, depending on the individual; generally it is a really soggy, heavy feeling of lethargy, stuck, unmotivated, or hiding; you may or may not experience it as sad.\n\nMedically, it is important to rule out possible physiological causes, including hypothyroidism, anemia,  low testosterone or other hormone imbalances, yeast/candida overgrowth, some kind of other low-grade infection (including teeth).\n\nAside from that and psycho-spiritually speaking:\nDepression comes from holding yourself back from the Truth:  \nIt's like a chronic lie we tell ourselves, until the only thing that becomes apparent is how numb we are...\nAnd then we dig ourselves even deeper to intensify our feelings, just so we can feel something!\n\nHow do you bail out of this stuck, dark, mess??\n\nDismantle your ego!\n (this is the part of you/us that lies to you to keep you feeling safe).  \nRelease the fear and Love (healing) will come in to take its place.  \n\nSurrender to the impossibility of (your ego or self-preserving, reactive self) trying to manage everything  on your own \n\n-- it is too far out of your control --  and surrender to whatever is. \n\nThen allow your (Higher, Knowing, True) self (and God) to guide you into the truth, and give into it  --\n\nStrangely enough, it is your resistance (or defense) that causes you such misery, disconnection, and fear.\nYour misery comes because you are neither happy nor present with what is going on right here and Now...your thoughts are trapped up in worry about the future, or grief/resentment about the past --\nneither of which are here, right NOW. \n   BE PRESENT NOW.\n\nI know this sounds contradictory to what you want -- relief from what you believe you are experiencing now -- But truly,  (because I've have experienced this also) I sincerely promise you, that the pain engulfing your Mind and Heart is about not being available to what is right now in front of you...in this moment.  Whatever you don't like about what is going on, can only be possible to change in the Now.  YOU ARE NOW. GOD IS NOW. And this now is the only moment that you can possibly ever deal in.\n\n"But I feel so much pain when I bring my mind into the here and now."\nI understand.  \nYour pain is like annoying, barking dog or crying child who is desperately trying to get your attention: if only you would get up to see what the problems and move toward the painful noise, you would know how to better handle it.\n\nBreath! \nAsk yourself, what are you really feeling/ thinking here?\nRespond to the call: what have you been ignoring in your life? \nSurrender to the unknown by feeling how deep those feelings go.\nThere is a bottom to the pit, \n  and the bottom of the barrel, is the Top of the Light! \nSit with it.  Be curious.  Observe.  Be in the Now.   These are all good first steps.\n\nRemember to tell yourself the truth, and stop lying to yourself.\nDig in and be brave enough to have the doctor reset your broken leg so you can Heal.\n\nSecondly, get involved with others, and give.  In so doing, you are allowing Love to flow through you, as well as to others.\n\nRelease the fear and false illusions of how things are,  \n   Dissolve your attachments to how things should be,\n      Allow yourself to be present without criticism of failure.\n         Participate in what is happening in the here and Now.\n\nSurrender to Love now.  \nGod/ Universe /Life is waiting to catch you.
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Clinical depression is when you are depressed for no apparent reason, a chemical imbalance in the brain. If there has been an trauma in your life and it has taken a long time to get over it well then that's mild. If there has been no trauma and everything is fine ( no reason to be depressed) well then that could be more major. Medication may be help full yet they also create dependency which is another problem. Seeking counseling sometimes works well.