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Am I depressed?

Okay, I hate to make such a negative topic like this, but its one of the only ways to let out my feelings I know of.
Basicaly I think im depresed. There isn't anything in life I like anymore. Although I am not aloner, I feel like I wouldnt care if all of my friends just suddenly died or moved to a different country or something. They dont mean anything to me. Neither does my family, although my family means a bit more than my friends. I don't have any hobbies, although I do play guitar and skateboard...however I hate doing them both, at the moment I do them just so that I am doing 'something'. My family is falling apart. Both of my brothers have basicaly said they hate me, my mother and father are breaking up and my dad is almost completely broke. I have actively been trying to make myself happier, for years infact but with no avail. I started running a mile a day (to help boost my seretonin levels), I have read dozens of books on TFT, EFT, Neuro linguistic programming, taken hypnosis sessions, tried cognitive behavioural therapy and taking St Johns Wort but with no avail. I have felt this way since I was about 14 (maybe even 13 I cant remember). I am now 17.
Does this sound like depression to any of you? Has anyone else had an experience with depression, if so what did you do?
Yes it sounds like despresion, you could see a shrink about it. Unfortuantly If the root of your problem is domestic problems, you will not feel better aslong as you live at home.

You have delt with it for 3 years, how about just hang in there a while longer and hopefully once you go to university (assuming you are planning to) things might get better for you.

The first step would be going to your GP so he can put you in touch with a phycoligist. You dont need to tell anyone that you are seeing a phycoligist.
It sure sounds like it to me, though, as said before, you ought to seek psychological help.

I've had obsessive-compulsive disorder properly for about three years, though I'd had OC tendencies for years before that. I've also apparently got a milder form of bipolar disorder, so I know what the depression is like, albeit more infrequent and less severe. Both of those are also low-serotonin linked... God I hate that neurochemical!- but if yours is bad, then I suppose they may prescribe anti-depressants, which I have heard are really helpful.

Anyway, good luck, and I hope you get better soon.
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Hey we can't diagnose you on TSR but the fact that you're thinking you're depressed means it's likely that you are, but the first and most scary step is admitting depression, and you've already done that so well done.

I think you're best bet is going to see your GP. They can refer you for CBT or give you medication, but if you're against medications don't be afraid to say, as some people are.

Which ways do you think will help you overcome this? Will talking about it help or will doing something about it help? Either way a counsellor may be the way to go, they can act as someone who can listen to you and can suggest ways in which to improve things, but first you need a referral from your GP.

Good Luck and I'm here to PM you if you need someone to sound off too :smile:
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Hi there,

It must be a difficult time for you at the moment, it is very important that you make the first step to getting better, and that involves going to see a doctor. Please do it.
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I'm reading a book which teaches CBT to overcome depression and other things. Im also taking St Johns Wort (A prescription anti depressant in Germany (but over the counter here in the UK) that is 100% herbal....and after a month or so if I still feel depressed I will force myself to go to the doctors, although part of me doesnt want to go (I dont know why).