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.
When I get depressed I get into these modes where I don't want to/can't leave my house or my room or talk to anyone (this particular time I spent a night at the hospital). As I feel better it's like I'm taking a risk to go outside or something. I'll get caught in this inner conflict of whether to "go out" or "be in". My friend is having a party tonight and part of me is like "whoa, just 5 days ago you felt like shit beyond belief, you can't go there you're not mentally or emotionally ready." but then I'm thinking "I'm feeling better right? so why should I deprive myself of having fun? What's the point of not doing it?" So you see it's a decision. Also, I've been out of school for almost 2 weeks. What if it seems like I'm only up for the fun things? AND (I've struggled so much with this) When someone who I don't want to talk to about my depression with asks me where I've been (This has happened probably more than 30 times over the course of my past absences) what do I tell them? I've run through just about every response imaginable.
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well i think u should have fun. depression can get bad, but u should have fun while you are feeling good. if people as ?s just say that u have been sick or something.
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Only you know whether you feel up to going out or not. If you are feeling okay, then take the chance to have fun. But if you are not feeling ready to go out, then don't get mad at yourself for it or feel guilty for 'missing out'. After all, your own well being is most important. Also, while talking about your depression can be a sensitive subject, simply telling people that you are sick or not feeling well is both the truth and a decent answer.
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