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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StephanieisWarped 04/09/2012

My depression has ruined my life. it's demolished my sleeping patterns. it's ruined my friendships and its taken the people i love away from me but i dont know how to express to them ow much i miss them and how if the helped hold me together i could heal.i hate it. i wish i had never been diagnosed. i'd rather be completly in the dark and not know what was wrong with me. because knowing and feeling that there is still nothing i can do knocks me down deeper.

deleted_user 04/09/2012

I'm sorry you feel that way sweetie..is there anyway you could possibly write your friends a letter or a note and tell them how u feel?

deleted_user 04/09/2012

The same thing happened to me I burned my bridges and was stuck in a rut! What I did was I picked one friend told her (or if you'd like him) what was going on and well... it was not easy but it was a start! A sign of a good and true friend is that they will stick by you and tell you the truth no matter how hard it is to say. Its not how you go down in flames, but how you rise from the ashes! :)

rainBowsLoveMe 04/09/2012

I agree with smiles. I had a similiarthing with almost burning my bridges and pushing people away, but seeking people out who I thought I could vent to and talk about my problems with have already helped me a great deal.

SingforLife 04/09/2012

I'm so sorry you are struggling. I know EXACTLY how you feel. 17 year old girl with depression. Yup, that's me. I can't express how much I know how you feel. But stay strong. There is always hope, even at the darkest of times. Tell the people you love how much you miss them. Write them a letter, or call them on the phone. Don't waste time. Make a list of positive things in your life (yes, there are some). And try to find that little bit of hope. Once you find that, things will start to get better.

Don't let depression define you. You are YOU and nothing can stop that. Fight it. I wish you the best of luck, and if you ever need anyone to talk to, I'll be glad to.

STAY STRONG.

StephanieisWarped 04/10/2012

Thank you guys so much. I know it wont change over night, but i think maybe i'll make it through

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