Depression - Teen Support Group

Teen depression is marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. Depression can be a temporary response to many situations and stresses. Teens may be more susceptible to depression due to the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, and conflicts with parents as they become more independent.

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So tired.

screenwriter96
screenwriter96
Of being told it gets better, to ignore the negative and focus on the positives, that it will pass, of not being invited because I'm being "depressing."

That doesn't help me now, I'm trying and it isn't working, it hasn't, and I'M TRYING, DAMMIT.

My suicidal thoughts have seriously increased in just 24 hours, and all I want to do is cut myself.

I'm tired of being blamed for an illness that I didn't choose to have, and of having to fight it on my own,
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am so sorry. i heard things like that more times than i can count, and frankly it makes me feel worse. Are you on an antidepressant? Are you seeing a counselor? if not i suggest you take a look and those two. since seeing my counselor and finding the right meds, i feel so much better.

we didnt choose mental illness, the same as someone didnt choose cancer or diabetes. And its about time we stand up for ourselves. You are not alone in this battle.
screenwriter96
screenwriter96
It makes me feel worse too :(
I am on Zoloft, and it seemed to calm down my sadness, but lately it's seemed to have no effect. And they've upped to 100 mg.
I am seeing a counselor, and just got out of an inpatient facility. But even in there, all the adults told me was the first four things, what they didn't tell me is how to do them, which is what I really need to know. My next meeting I'm talking to them about group therapy, because that seemed really beneficial at the inpatient facility.
Chanel526
Chanel526
Obviously these people aren't thinking about you or your feelings. These negative thoughts you're having cannot be ignored anymore. It's definitely not your fault. When you're depressed you really can't think straight. You should never have to go through this on your own. So I highly suggest you do talk to people who care and please don't ignore your feelings or cut yourself.

PS. The members & I are always here for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Honestly, I've been in your position no more than about six months ago. I was incredibly depressed, and people would tell me that I haven't lived yet, I don't know how things are, and that it will get better. I hated hearing those words because how do they know anything? How does anyone because we don't share exactly the same experiences, at most it's just something similar.

Honestly, I struggled for a long time, I took anti-depressants, but in the end, I wasn't feeling any better. There came a point where I didn't know what to do. So then I stopped doing everything. I make a choice that I would feel better, that I would give it my best and try. I took time to figure out what I wanted, and when at first I couldn't think of anything, thought of things that I wanted to do.

I spent a lot of time painting or maditating. I took the time to go back through my life, inspect all the little things and put it all back together again. That helpd me more than anything. I just needed some time to gain control of my life again.

You don't have to have it together all the time, you can let it go once in awhile and take time for yourself and reevaluate your life. Start asking the big questions - who am I? What do I want? How do I get it? Do some soul-searching to find the answers and give yourself the time, be patient.