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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mrodluvsu 10/05/2015

I've always disliked my facial features since middle school but lately it's been getting worse. I've been feeling very self- conscious about my acne scars. I try ignoring this but whenever I see a pretty girl I become envious and sad. Some days I just really don't want to get out of my room and converse with people. I honestly try but nothing works. Recently I've been talking to this boy and he's really sweet but I feel that I am too ugly to even be near him. Also my anxiety is spiking; I feel that everyone is judging me on my looks and just my persona. I would like some advice in order to be a bit happy. Please and thank-you.

lucy06 10/05/2015

Honey you're beautiful just the way you are. You are you. There's no other " you " in this world and that's what make you special. Thre are really no " how to " when it comes to happiness. You're the one who choose if you wanna be happy or not. Therefore remember that you're unique, and so special. Be proud of who you are. if you are hard on yourself how do you want others not to be ?? Stand for yourself. Be your own best friend!! And please remember that everyone is beautiful no matter what.
By the way we all have been through acne... it may seem like a living hell but trust me it'll get better :) just keep a good hygiene..
Xoxo, stay strong and be proud of yourself you little beauty

tryingtobestrong5 10/06/2015

Remember that how you think you look to people, is not the same as how they see you. Respect yourself some more because like Lucy06 said, you're unique and special. No one else has the beautiful mind that you do, no one else is going to be you. You're probably just too hard on yourself, no one is going to remember looks, people are going to remember actions. If that boy is treating you sweet, let him. Don't let your self-esteem ruin this good chance you have, he might even boost your self-esteem. So go out there, and show the world what you're capable of :) stay strong :)

lostnit 10/08/2015

I'm not a girl so I'm not sure how far my opinion would be taken but I will give it anyway
comparing yourself to others is never a habit you want to begin, you will never be them and they will never be you and the only opinion that should ever matter is your own and you should never think ill of yourself because you are all you have. I'm feeling like Dr. Seuss here so I will end with this poem I hope you like.
Jean Pullman wrote her opinion on beauty:
True beauty is in the way she laughs
True beauty is in her eyes
True beauty is how she acts
True beauty is inside
True beauty is unseen
True beauty is only felt
True beauty is not mean
True beauty is herself
True beauty can't be cruel
True beauty is bare
True beauty within you
True beauty is always there
True Beauty can't be covered with makeup
True beauty means true love
True beauty can't be baked up
True beauty is the flight of a dove
True beauty has no flaws
For True beauty is all that matters after all.

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