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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dinorachel 01/12/2011

I know I've never really been happy; I know it's a crippling sadness. But labeling it, admitting openly that I have a problem terrifies me. One of my closest friends mentioned that I was depressed to me, and now I feel like I've lost all ability to hide my thoughts and feelings. It's kind of a relief, because now I can stop fighting it so hard on my own. But I worry for my parents, especially my mother. She has had to deal twice with my self-injury and I don't want to hurt her anymore. I don't want her to be disappointed in me anymore. I want to be normal and happy for her.
This was meant to be more clear. I'm sorry.

deleted_user 01/12/2011

The only way you'll be happy is if you get the help you need, and the only way that's going to happen is for you to tell your mother and request to see a doctor for depression. I know it feels like you've let her down, and this will just be another failure to be a good, normal, easy daughter, but it's the only way to get what you need.

Your mom wants what is best for you- she's helped you through your past problems with self-injury, so it's obvious to me that she cares for you and loves you. She would do anything for you because you are her beloved child. Confide in her and ask her for help. I know it's hard, but it's the right thing to do. Message me with your thoughts if you want.

deleted_user 01/12/2011

I remember when I first started dealing with self harm. I posted on a lot of websites similar to this one searching for advice on how to stop, and why I should stop. I think one of the things that stuck out to me most that was said was "The first step to overcoming a problem is admitting that you have one." Every now and then I think about that statement and how completely true it is.

I never would have gotten help with my depression if I didn't admit to myself that I had a problem. Others saw it, but I was in denial about it. Sometimes I still him. I think what was so hard about it was that I felt like admitting that I had depression was admitting to some kind of failure, like it was preventable and having it was my fault.

So in case that's the scenario with you, just know that depression is not your fault. And more importantly, it's not you. It may be a part of you, but it doesn't make up who you are. You and depression are two different things, even if it might not seem that way at times. Admitting that you have depression will not make it any more dominant in your life. In fact, it will only help you overcome it.

I hope this has helped. There are many success stories. Depression is not impossible to overcome. You just have to take that first step.

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