Ok now I'm not being big headed but I am quite smart and I did my research on depression and I know you might say its hormones but I've felt sad for about a sold 8 months and now for the past 3-4 weeks I've had suicidal thought about 2 times a day, I'm really sick of it and i want to try to get rid of my hopelessness as if I don't get help I might commit suicide or turn to drugs, I really need your help so please respond as quickly as possible
I'm 14 and I think I may be depressed?
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- 3+ months ago by Flynnyboy
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- depression, depressed, sad
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I need to tell you to see a counselor. Don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for help, doing so doesn't make you weak or less of a man in any way, those are lies we tell ourselves, and they actually cause more damage. You need someone to talk to face-to-face, someone who can not only give good advice but also be a good friend and mentor.
I'm not trying to sell you on religion, though it does sound like it when I say this, but I suggest seeing a Christian counselor. Traditional counselors can sometimes be a big help but they usually only know how to diagnose the problems and talk about them, they are not usually very adept at solving these problems in the long term, I know this based on my own experience.
When I met my first, true Christian friends, my life started to change dramatically, not over night but it's only been a few short years and I'm not the same person I use to be, I do not regret knowing these people, and I will always be grateful for it. I may not know exactly what you're going through but I do understand your pain, you are not alone.
The mind of a teenager of your age is very likely to experience which I myself had to experienced during my teenage period.So,please don't allow your negative feelings to be powerul over your mind at any dost.Try to go through some good books,be with people who have strong will power.Life is precious,so take life carefully without entering into the wen of depression.
Confide in those close to you.
I feel that I have struggled with depression around your age too. My biggest regret is that instead of talking to my family and loved ones about it, I isolated myself. This made things so much worse for me down the line.
Talk to your parents. I know that is probably the last thing you would ever want to do, but they love you and will not judge you. Focus on developing strong relationships with them and with people who make you feel good about yourself. This alone could help you feel better. The worst thing about depression is the fact that it makes you like you have to face it alone, but you don't.
You truly need to see and parent, consoler,friend, anything like that. Maybe if you are in highschool go to a drug/depression counsellor. If it is anything like mine then it is confidential, and really helpful. You really just need someone in person who can talk to you in person so they and really understand you situation and what the best way to help you is. I really hope that you can find someone to help you (don't be scared to speak up and get help).
All of these choices are correct. You need to seek advice. I myself also went through that stage when I was in my teen years. I often questioned my purpose on earth and felt like it would be the easy way out, but its not. there is another way you just have to pull yourself out of that funk and live!! Its a big world and there is so much more for you to see and experience. Please dont discourage. I know for me I turn to my faith. So you do the same.
Most of us who are now adults perfectly understand what you're going through and believe me, you're not alone. We all respond differently to depression; however, it should never be a reason to find the "easy way out" (not as easy because it destroys those around you who love you). One thing I'll recommend is to find a hobby, something you absolutely enjoy and forget about time with, embrace that hobby and make it your "secret escape"! I will share something with you and it's rather personal, but I believe it'll help; I'm a 30 year old male and I've now been through 2 divorces (that's not a good start), both of my divorces have been due to work and long contracts away from home thus resulting in cheating spouses, this has been very depressing but I've been able to embrace not only 1 but 2 different hobbies and I'll share them with you. I love to go to the gym and vent all of my anger and frustration, but that comes with a reward, my body responds and gets in better shape! The second thing I really enjoy is RC helicopters and off-road trucks! When I go to the gym, I lose a sense of time and I absolutely enjoy myselft, give it a shot and tell me what you think. Hang in there bud, you'll push through this!