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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How to figure out why i'm getting depression

Riah123
Riah123
i have no clue why i keep getting depressed at school i feel cutting myself after depression comes up i never have or will ever do it but i feel it and it really stinks feeling that way and i don't want to keep being depressed i need advice please on how to get rid of this feeling.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hm.
I get really depressed in school also but I think the issue with me is that I am alone in class and feel alone even when with my friends during break.

I am the same in that way to, that I have thoughts of cutting but have never done it and I doubt that I ever will.

When at school try to distract yourself with the work your doing; really get into it. I know it's hard, some subjects really suck, lol but that's what I do.
MaybeICanHelp
MaybeICanHelp
This is just a guess, but if you always get depressed at this time of year and stay depressed during the winter, it could be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). That is a type of depression caused by changes in brain chemistry when the days get short. If you go through periods of deep depression for no reason, and other times are very happy, and it does not seem to be associated with seasons, then you might have bipolar disorder. In either case, you should talk to you doctor about it because both conditions are treatable. The only thing I would recommend maybe trying on your own would be Saint John's wort. It is a natural dietary supplement that is safe and can be bought without any perscription. You can find it in with vitamins and herbal supplements in a drug store. It acts as a mild natural antidepressant. I take it and it helps me a lot, but it does not work for everyone.