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.
Well this is my first time posting on a website like this (I've tried online counselling postings, but never getting advice from another teen), I think getting advice from another teen might really help though.
Alright, so I'm 16 years old, and a high school senior and I am really dreading my future right now. I've been looking forward to working and going to University, but now I just keep dreading it. I feel like I won't be able to control my bipolar when I am away from my family and the close support links I have found. I know that I can find other support links in another community, but I am afraid that it will take too long, and might not work out (because some haven't). I keep looking at adults and thinking that they have a lot of stress like having to pay mortgages and stuff, and I don't think I'll be able to handle it.
Plus the job I want (and hopefully I'll get the apprenticeship this summer) is a job in the community where people will look up to me. I'm worried and think that I might not be able to have the apprenticeship because my moods aren't stable, I have a hard time paying attention, and I sometimes have episodes where I have to leave the room or feel totally nervous (even though I don't have anxiety disorder). I keep telling myself that a true leader wouldn't act that way, but I know that a) you can have bipolar and still be an awesome leader, and b)telling myself that isn't going to help anything because I feel like I really can't control my moods as much as I would like. I am worried about the apprenticeship because I want to do well in it, but I know that not everyone understands mental illness and they might think differently about me or they might think that I can't do things other people can when I want to do those things. Since I from a tight knit community where we treat everyone like family the leaders know already, but they are wondering if there are anyways they can help to make the apprenticeship easier for me.
So I know this is long, but I am basically wondering 2 things: 1) how can I stop worrying about my future and becoming an adult?
2) Are there ways that I can tell my teachers and leaders how to help me with bipolar if I have "episodes" when I am in school or working, or that will help making working easier for myself or them?
Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks for the listening ear and the help.
Alright, so I'm 16 years old, and a high school senior and I am really dreading my future right now. I've been looking forward to working and going to University, but now I just keep dreading it. I feel like I won't be able to control my bipolar when I am away from my family and the close support links I have found. I know that I can find other support links in another community, but I am afraid that it will take too long, and might not work out (because some haven't). I keep looking at adults and thinking that they have a lot of stress like having to pay mortgages and stuff, and I don't think I'll be able to handle it.
Plus the job I want (and hopefully I'll get the apprenticeship this summer) is a job in the community where people will look up to me. I'm worried and think that I might not be able to have the apprenticeship because my moods aren't stable, I have a hard time paying attention, and I sometimes have episodes where I have to leave the room or feel totally nervous (even though I don't have anxiety disorder). I keep telling myself that a true leader wouldn't act that way, but I know that a) you can have bipolar and still be an awesome leader, and b)telling myself that isn't going to help anything because I feel like I really can't control my moods as much as I would like. I am worried about the apprenticeship because I want to do well in it, but I know that not everyone understands mental illness and they might think differently about me or they might think that I can't do things other people can when I want to do those things. Since I from a tight knit community where we treat everyone like family the leaders know already, but they are wondering if there are anyways they can help to make the apprenticeship easier for me.
So I know this is long, but I am basically wondering 2 things: 1) how can I stop worrying about my future and becoming an adult?
2) Are there ways that I can tell my teachers and leaders how to help me with bipolar if I have "episodes" when I am in school or working, or that will help making working easier for myself or them?
Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks for the listening ear and the help.
Sorry, I wish I could help more, but maybe something can come out of this. I'm shaking right now because my father is in the hospital [he stabbed himself on a skewer accidentally] so my response is a bit jumbled.
When you do go to university, I hope you have a very good time, and I hope life treats you well. If you ever need to talk, I'm practically always on!