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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unbroken143 03/26/2012

Hi everyone, im new here. My name is jacqueline and im 16 years old:) I've been dealing with severe depression and anxiety for two years now but for the past 3 months its gotten worse. Its gotten to the point where my medicine (Zoloft) is not helping, my psychologist is not helping, my family isnt helping, i just feel like a completely different person. I feel alone and hopeless. Last night was the first night i've ever cut. Voices in my head screamed at me to just go for it. No other thought or judgement came to mind, just cutting. Cutting is not a normal thing for me whatsoever. Its not something i've wanted to do or anything like that it was just a way to have control and it was sort of a cry for help as well as the fact i thought i deserved it. I cant sleep at night and my appetite is terrible. I'll either eat nothing or everything. I feel weak and sick all the time, little things get to me, i have panic attacks, i can never do what im supposed on time anymore. I just want to give up. Im so tired of feeling like this trapped person. I hate feeling like this effed up weird girl. This isnt who i am. I feel like i need more help but idk if im just being dramatic or something...Idk but if anyone has any advice or can at least just chat with me that would be awesome. Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this!

BlueLilly1 03/26/2012

hey! your not some 'effed up weird girl' believe it or not a lot of people have gone through and are going through the same thing as you. I was one of them but im a lot better now.
I'm your age too! and although i never had medication or support from anyone i got through it by just finding things i love and although that sounds stupid- it saved my life legit. I found listening to my favourite up beat songs like 'call me maybe' and 'what makes you beautiful' they really help i dont know put a smile on your face! and going for walks, writing how you feel straight out on computer or a diary. I use to draw and type how i felt and even though it didn't immediately help, it helped get my emotions out on something other than have it being bottled up. I think its really great your typing how you feel here because at least you know your not the only one.
I can't tell you how to make you feel better because its different for everyone but you can talk to me whenever even just about the last episode of gossip girl haha or whats bothering you i dont know but its up to you :)
I hope you get better and just...don't give up! Things might seem really crappy now but..things will get better.

unbroken143 03/26/2012

BlueLilly1: Thank you so much! I will def. try some of the things you suggested:) It means alot to me that you responded and care cause at the moment im not getting that type of response from any others so thank you very much. I hope we can stay in touch because you seem like a great person and ill probably be needing someone like you ahha:) Thank you again!

deleted_user 03/26/2012

I understand how you feel, completely! I'm on zoloft as well, and it works about 50% of the time. I've been dealing with depression for about 5 years, (I used to cut as well) and I've dealt with anxiety all my life. But on another note, if you need someone to talk to, I'll be there (: Just send me a message and we could talk or something.

deleted_user 03/26/2012

Don't make cutting a habit, because it actually can become addicting. And I know how yo feel as I'm in that place right now as well. You're not alone and I'm here for you if you want to talk. :)

unbroken143 03/26/2012

Thank you both, that means alot to me:) XxForever: Really? Yeah zoloft is only doing so much for me. I'd def like to chat with you sometime about your experiences and what not, i'll be sending you a message very soon!

deleted_user 03/26/2012

Hey, I'm year younger than you but we have a lot in common. i'm not on medication but I'm being referred to my psychologist any day and my family isnt helping either despite how much they are trying, my councillor isnt really helping either. I haven't cut but I have scratched, nipped and engraved once with a key. I feel its the only way I can control my angry without letting anyone hear it. I also feel trapped but also that everybody is in fast mode and I'm stuck in slow mode letting everything else go zooming by leaving me behind. The journal section helps me a lot and also lyrics in songs that mean something to me or have a good meaning to the story. Feel free to message me :)

deleted_user 03/26/2012

Wow. You just described the exact same thing I'm going through minus the cutting. I take zoloft and it doesn't work, I have weird eating patterns, I feel alone even when my friends are around me, I have a new type of sickness at least every month. its like my body wants to get sick... and I have sleep insomnia. I was hoping to find someone else who has been having these problems that I could talk to because I hate going to the psychologist. You're not alone.

unbroken143 03/26/2012

Annie: I feel the same exact way! I'll have to try writing in a journal sounds beneficial to me and maybe if it helps you it'll help me:) Im here if you ever wanna talk and i think we should chat soon:)

Bravery: Ok we sound exactly alike hahaha we need to chat asap! Im glad im not alone in this! I hope we can both figure out a way to get better together!

Thank you both for caring

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