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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BridieNM
BridieNM
I feel the depression is getting worse. The emptiness feels so much deeper now, mixed with this weird feeling, like I can't speak. I've noticed my eating - Ill either eat a little or pig out.
I hate this. I really do. People's depression can last years, I don't want to be like this for years.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel the same!!!! Just try thinking positive :)
psyko
psyko
Hang in there! If you can overcome depression, then you can conquer anything. I know exactly how u feel because I was like that for the last 7-8months, and recently feel better due to new meds.

Try talking to somebody...I know it's hard, but it's better than bottling it all up then exploding at someone. Try going to the doctor and see what he/she says.
BridieNM
BridieNM
I've left lessons two or three times in the past week just to breathe. My heart rate goes up suddenly and I have a knot in my chest. Today I spent an hour in the hallway doing breathing excercises and trying to study the periodic table.
psyko
psyko
I had to leave class and spend time talking to the school social worker and psychologist and missed 2days worth of classes because my depression was getting out of control.

I do feel a little better, but if someone says the wrong thing I get pissed and just feel like I'm going crazy. I have the same "emptiness and mixed feelings" along with the weird eating habits too.

This is the 2nd time I've been through depression. The first was during my whole Freshman year of HS, and this time started in November and I'm gonna graduate from HS in a couple days, and afraid of the unknown because I don't know when I will get better, but I WILL!

Be STRONG, have FAITH, and DIG DEEP for that extra motivation each day