Depression - Teen Support Group

A similar thing happened to me, when I told my friends they didnt take me seriously they just thought i was having a bad time. It really sucks, what i did was bascially just didnt mention it again to them (probably not the best idea)but then after a while the ones i was really close to noticed somthing was "actually" wrong not just a one week thing. I guess its not something that is easy to understand for those who havent been through it. What i do when im really down is just do things that i like (not a lot now a days) but still listen to your fav music, or watch that movie thats special to you, draw or write. Here there a lot of ppl that are willing to help you or just simply to listen. Talking about it or writing helps a lot. Hope this helps, and im here if you need to talk!

Honestly, changing your attitude is a way to feel better about life. You can also talk to your friends about what they've been doing to you and how you've been feeling about this. If that doesn't work, a therapist might be your best bet.

I know how that feels. People try to tell me to make myself be happy or stop moping around all the time and get out of bed. but depression isnt something you can just fix. its an illness. and only people who have it can understand. Im sorry ur so depressed, so am I. I feel like a prisoner in my own mind sometimes, and it gets really hard to pull myself out of it. and the fake smiles only last so long. Im here if you need to talk.

hey, hopelessendless. You and i are going through the same thing, and i must say all of it sucks! I'm alwasy thinking negatively, tired, wanting to be alone, and have simply given up any form of hope. I'm the youngest in my family, and have always been the rational and somewhat happy person, but I feel that there's a difference in my mannerism. But what hurts the most, like you said, is the fact that you tell people you completely trust, and they don't know how to react. My sisters, are always saying that it's school related and so what if you don't get into the teaching program, there's next year. But it's not that easy! Alot of the adive that you have been given is great, listening to music, writing, and talking. But i've tried all of it, i had such a passion for music and dance, and now unfortunately music and dance simply doesn't have the same effect on me, it's a chore. Writing works, but i find when you write your problems down, you're the one who has to come up with some form of solution, and that doesn't really help if your in a depressed state to begin with. And talking to others, well i tried that and everyone that i was blowing this out of proportion. It's really sad, that something so small completely engulfs your life and behaviour. I've learnt now to simply put up a fake front for my freinds and family, you need to find something that works for you. It sounds philisophical but do something that reconnects you. Go for a walk, but personally i don't like being alone with my thoughts, or go onto a chat room whenever you're feeling depressed, i'm sure the chat that this site has would be totaly benefical.

My parents and friends told me pretty much the same thing when I told them about my depression. What they don't understand is that it's not that simple for people who suffer depression to just become positive. It's a process, and a very trying one for that matter. I stopped talking to my family and friends about depression because it wasn't doing me any good. Some things that help me feel a little better are watching funny movies and stepping outside to get some fresh air. In regards to your friends, I'm sure they don't understand how serious depression can be; I certainly didn't until I became depressed. Maybe if you try to explain what you're going through to them they'll understand a little more.