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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GoldenTearDrops 02/08/2012

Sometimes i get really depressed. and sometimes i feel nothing. like i dont care about anything anymore. like iv lost all intreset in anything, because, because i dont know. my moods are on roller coasters, and sometimes i hurt myself. a little for the pain yea but mostly just to remember. im hurt one minute the next its gone and i feel like iv gone crazy. so i make a bruise to remind myself, what i felt really happened and wasnt just in my head. has anyone felt this before? at all? but i havent had one of those "episodes" i hear about. so what does that mean?

deleted_user 02/08/2012

I dont personally self harm, but I know its common and there are many people here who Im sure can offer support. I think theres even a group here on DS. If you ever need someone to talk to, dont hesitate to send me a message.

StephanieisWarped 02/08/2012

I know exactly what you mean. I have over 100 scars on my left arm alone. its not about the pain its about being in control and knowin that someting bad happened. i write ALL THE TIME but thats not enough. as for your question I guess it means theres still hope. Just keep pushing forward. You can do so much and you have supporters here on DS. (:

deleted_user 02/08/2012

I know a lot of people who self harm in some way.
I've been cutting for about a year.
Please, try to stop hurting yourself. The more you do it the more addicting it becomes.
Please, if you ever need to talk, message me.
Good luck.

deleted_user 02/10/2012

Self harm is a downward spiral. Stop while You can. Before You know it, it gets too bad to the point where You want to stop, but can't. It just gets worse and worse. Before You know it, You want to make Yourself miserable because You feel it will make You happier. The best thing to do is when You want to hurt Yourself, take a deep breath, and think of all the things that make You happy in life =]

GoldenTearDrops 02/11/2012

thanks you guys. i know its a bad thing to do and i dont do it everytime im upset, cuz i know what your saying is true. thanks for the support

deleted_user 02/12/2012

I know the feeling where life has thrown you so many lemons at once and the pressure gets so strong the only way to let it out is to cut it out..The only problem is why do you have to take that pressure on yourself.I know it can be addicting but when your not in that mood why not come up with a strategy to release the pressure that is not so harmful to you?Try drawing out the negative feelings.

deleted_user 02/14/2012

It sounds like you're cutting to release some stress or trauma. I am curious to know the reason you are cutting yourself. Did something bad happen to you? I don't want to bombard you with questions but I am willing to hear what you have to say. Cutting is a very serious issue because you are endangering yourself.

GoldenTearDrops 02/14/2012

yea now i try to sing or listen or write music that expresses how i feel. i dont cut, i take something hard, like something metal and i hit my arms or sides, until i get a bruse. i do it for one yea idk why but the feeling after feels good but mostly cuz there are so many emotions inside me i just wanna feel something other than emotional pain. so i tryed physical. it reminded me that pain was real outside of my body. and when i would forget that i was upset or even why i was the bruse would remind me, that it was real. that i was upset and it wasnt just in my head, and that i wasnt going crazy. does that make sense?

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