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.
Now, don't take this the wrong way. I want to improve, be happy. But I need help to do that. I've tried to do it on my own, it doesn't work, I'm not strong enough.
I'm not in deep enough for people to take me seriously. No life-threatening situation that will make people reach out instead of saying "everybody feels that way sometimes, you'll get over it". They think I'm just having a bad down, a little down in the dumps. I'm not. I went through a time where I really, honestly wanted to die. To just cease to exist. I'm better on that subject now. Still tired of living, though. It just exhausts me.
I feel like I need to starve myself to a point where I can count my ribs (I'm naturally skinny and close to that), cut, anything. I feel awful, like I'm doing this for attention, which is what I am doing. There's my reason for wanting to destroy myself. Attention.
I'm not in deep enough for people to take me seriously. No life-threatening situation that will make people reach out instead of saying "everybody feels that way sometimes, you'll get over it". They think I'm just having a bad down, a little down in the dumps. I'm not. I went through a time where I really, honestly wanted to die. To just cease to exist. I'm better on that subject now. Still tired of living, though. It just exhausts me.
I feel like I need to starve myself to a point where I can count my ribs (I'm naturally skinny and close to that), cut, anything. I feel awful, like I'm doing this for attention, which is what I am doing. There's my reason for wanting to destroy myself. Attention.
Sometimes destroying yourself does feel good...but only for a moment. You have to think if this is worth the attention, because it can have some negative affects on you in the long run. Maybe you can try achieving something instead that will capture everyones attention. That way you're building yourself up rather than cutting yourself down.
Living is exhausting I agree, but out of all those shit days there are the good ones that make it worth it. Hang in there, ok? Don't starve yourself...there are too many good foods out there to be eaten and enjoyed in one lifetime. Always here if you ever want to chat :) x
i have never self harmed, but i did try to starve myself at one point. i always feel so awful about myself and then i feel awful about feeling awful. i always feel in the way and tearing others down with me.
i've been getting a lot better, and trust me, if you find someone to help you, the happiness is worth it.
depression is a dark demon that possesses your soul and traps the good deep down inside, never letting it escape and trying to kill off whatever's left.
try smiling even if you think you can't muster the strength, or you don't want to. and don't do it just to plaster a happy face on, do it because you want to be happy again. when you want success as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful. when you try, that's all that matters. you have to push back against the demons. it was hard, but i did it.
i'll be here for you, my prayers go out to you.
*hug*