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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kCRUNK 08/11/2011

So I've noticed since I've been on a new birth control I've done really well on getting back into the flow of things. I wouldn't say I've been cured, but I've definatly been less depressed and things have been going so well. I attributed that to the pill.
However, as of 5 days ago, I decided to stop drinking. I used to drink every day or at least every two days and decided that it was in my best interest to quit. Ever since I stopped, I've been noticing that my depression is coming back full force.
Why am I depressed again? Everything is still the same, and I thought that drinking would make things even better. But I'm super depressed again, and I don't know if thats because the birth control isn't working as well or what.

deleted_user 08/13/2011

I think its perhaps your body got used to consuming alcohol and when you stopped your body like freaked out and was like "where is the alcohol!?" and perhaps is making you feel that way. How long has the depression been? It may take your body some time to adjust. Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system and kills your liver so plz don't go back to depending on it.

deleted_user 08/13/2011

As JaeTea said, it's probably the lack of alcohol that your body was used to that's making you feel down again. It's sort of like when people who smoke regularly quit all at once. The nicotine is gone from their system, nicotine that they're used to having. Since they're addicted to that substance, their body goes into a sort of shock from not having it. If you're used to having alcohol on a regular basis and you just all of a sudden stop, your body is going to have some reaction to that. I agree with JaeTea again, because it IS going to take some time for your body to adjust to this new feeling of little to no alcohol in your system if you don't drink anymore. I wouldn't recommend going back to drinking again, because it IS really bad for you and alcohol is a depressant. So just stay strong for the time being, and maybe find something to occupy your mind. Good luck!

kCRUNK 08/20/2011

thanks for your positive comments guys!!
ive been depressed for about 6 years but im feeling a lot better now that im trying to stop drinking and also got started on anti depressants.

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