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depression

hi
i am 15 and i think i may have depresion.
i the main symtons like break downs, head aches, sleepless nights and my sleep times are out of sink!!
i no that this may not be because of depression but i have had a mild form before and my sister a big prob so odes anyone else think it may be coming back!!
please hel-. i am feeling very low now and so anything to help will be appreciated

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Reply 1
The primary symptom of depression is a prolonged and deepened state of sadness that doesn't go away.

Go and see your GP and tell him about your symptoms.
Reply 2
did you see anyone before? perhaps you should get in contact with them. or go see your GP. there are so many people out there to help you. also, if you can, mention it to your parents if they have been supportive in the past.
hope you start feeling better soon
Reply 3
zooropa
The primary symptom of depression is a prolonged and deepened state of sadness that doesn't go away.

Go and see your GP and tell him about your symptoms.

the appointments you can make are like in 6 weeks so i dont know if there is any point

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lazza
did you see anyone before? perhaps you should get in contact with them. or go see your GP. there are so many people out there to help you. also, if you can, mention it to your parents if they have been supportive in the past.
hope you start feeling better soon

i cant alk to my mum because well i just cant and before the i told my sister who gave me her tablets!!
Reply 4
Hi hun,
I think if you are feeling like this is would really help if you could talk to someone, your parents or maybe a friend, or even your doctor (Even if its 6 weeks its good to get it sorted.. surely you could get it sooner?).
Reply 5
i am here now
the appointments you can make are like in 6 weeks so i dont know if there is any point


the new GP contract means that you book appointments on the day. this would have only really changed in the past few months
Reply 6
lazza
the new GP contract means that you book appointments on the day. this would have only really changed in the past few months

i might go then but i am really bad at telling people things. i cant talk to no one.
it is just how i am!!
Reply 7
whatever you do DON'T TAKE OTHER PEOPLE'S MEDICATION
especially for depression (due to the side effects)
you have to be monitered whilst taking medication, and the prescription is theirs and measured out for them

talk to your sister. but dont put yourself at risk by taking medicine your doctor hasn't said is safe for you (especially at your age)
Reply 8
lazza
whatever you do DON'T TAKE OTHER PEOPLE'S MEDICATION
especially for depression (due to the side effects)
you have to be monitered whilst taking medication, and the prescription is theirs and measured out for them

talk to your sister. but dont put yourself at risk by taking medicine your doctor hasn't said is safe for you (especially at your age)

my sister is up in glasgow now and out every night so i dont know whether i can get hoold of her!!
Reply 9
Heya :smile:

Ok, here's some stuff from Wikipedia that might help you determine if you have clinical depression.

Wikipedia
one of the following two required elements need to be present:

Depressed mood, or

Loss of interest or pleasure.


It is sufficient to have either of these symptoms in conjunction with four of a list of other symptoms. These include:

Feelings of overwhelming sadness or fear, or the seeming inability to feel emotion.

A decrease in the amount of pleasure derived from what were previously pleasurable activities.

Changing appetite and marked weight gain or weight loss.

Disturbed sleep patterns, such as insomnia or excessive sleep.

Changes in activity levels, such as restlessness or a slowing of movement.

Fatigue, both mental and physical.

Feelings of guilt, helplessness, anxiety, and/or fear.

A decrease in self-esteem.

Trouble concentrating or making decisions.

Self-harm or ruminating on self-harm.

Ruminating on death and/or suicide.

Reduced memory.



The best thing to do would probably to see a doctor about it. They'll be happy to talk things through with you. If you did have some mild form of clinical depression before then it maybe worth talking to them about how you may be able to handle it in the future.

If you want to read about clinical depression then read this article on Wikipedia. It has all sorts of information - the symptoms I copied across, different forms of the condition and treatments that are used. Might be worth having a look through. :smile:

Is there anything in particular that has changed shortly before this onset? If you went through some sort of trauma then perhaps you should talk to a doctor about counselling, as it may help alleviate your depression symptoms. :smile:
i am here now
i might go then but i am really bad at telling people things. i cant talk to no one.
it is just how i am!!
omg u always tell me everthing
Vetinari
Heya :smile:

Ok, here's some stuff from Wikipedia that might help you determine if you have clinical depression.



The best thing to do would probably to see a doctor about it. They'll be happy to talk things through with you. If you did have some mild form of clinical depression before then it maybe worth talking to them about how you may be able to handle it in the future.

If you want to read about clinical depression then read this article on Wikipedia. It has all sorts of information - the symptoms I copied across, different forms of the condition and treatments that are used. Might be worth having a look through. :smile:

Is there anything in particular that has changed shortly before this onset? If you went through some sort of trauma then perhaps you should talk to a doctor about counselling, as it may help alleviate your depression symptoms. :smile:

nothing really has happened except my sister going to university and my cousins going back to australia after being here for christmas.
cheers for the symptons list most of the things on it are starting to happen!
Reply 12
i am here now
i might go then but i am really bad at telling people things. i cant talk to no one.
it is just how i am!!


i understand. it takes me months to trust my councillers enough (and it doesnt help they keep quitting...) to talk to them. but methods like councilling should be tried before medication. and it's difficult to talk about stuff. i have sessions where i say nothing... but it's just something you learn to do

and in relation to your sister. leave a message on her phone or something. you shouldn't really try and do this alone if it can be helped
lil-huni-buni
omg u always tell me everthing

no i dont konnty. you think i do but really i am the one who nkows the most about me as i just feel i cant tell anyone
i am here now
no i dont konnty. you think i do but really i am the one who nkows the most about me as i just feel i cant tell anyone
u can tell me beyatchen its kk i wont teellllllll
lazza
i understand. it takes me months to trust my councillers enough (and it doesnt help they keep quitting...) to talk to them. but methods like councilling should be tried before medication. and it's difficult to talk about stuff. i have sessions where i say nothing... but it's just something you learn to do

and in relation to your sister. leave a message on her phone or something. you shouldn't really try and do this alone if it can be helped

it isnt just councillers my mum doesnt know nothing about me and neither does my mum.
Anonymous
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maz please. i am feeling really low and you aint helping
Reply 17
yeah but mate, no one's forcing you to tell your mum. gosh my rents dont know half the things my councillers do.
hey amy soz maz got on somehow anyway im puttin my eye liner on now and its a cheap 1 from sugar magazine and its better than urs
lazza
yeah but mate, no one's forcing you to tell your mum. gosh my rents dont know half the things my councillers do.

but i couldnt tell a counciller i dont think!!
i nkow you aint forcing to tell my mum but i know i nedd to i just cant

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lil-huni-buni
hey amy soz maz got on somehow anyway im puttin my eye liner on now and its a cheap 1 from sugar magazine and its better than urs

konny please!!
i dont care!! havent you read this thread