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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teenwonder 09/21/2012

I just want to know other things I can do besides cutting and hurtin myself to release the pain I feel inside. Any suggestions???

deleted_user 09/21/2012

Try ice packs put them on sencitive places till u go num only thing i can subjest cuz its wt i do ill pray for things t get better for u

tessie97 09/25/2012

Try snapping a rubber band until the urges lessen. Try clenching ice, playing the guitar, drawing on the areas you would cut

deleted_user 10/03/2012

I was thinking sport but then again you could hurt yourself accidentally because of just how much your feeling.

I like the idea that Tessie brought up: drawing on the areas you cut. There's something called "the butterfly project" or something like that and it involved drawing butterflies on the areas you've cut and to write people's names under them, of those who want you to get better.

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