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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hckyguy35 04/29/2011

So pretty much, my bestfriend just moved 5 hours away from me, I have no other friends where I live and am so shy from being bullied. What are some of your suggestions for finding a friend when you feel so self conscious of yourself that it is hard for you to go out by yourself cause you are worried about what everyone is thinking about you. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make things easier? Anyone want to be friends? I just need some help.... :(

deleted_user 04/29/2011

I find it hard to talk to people when I'm on my own aswell, matters are made worse if they're in groups. Is there no one you can kind of go out with you, like getting to know friends of friends? I'm on the shy side aswell so I can understand where you're coming from. I can't say I know how it works either but if I can get some friends you can too. Don't lose hope. I apologize for not being of much help but you're not alone, it can be really hard to get yourself out there and make friends.

I wish you the best of luck, got my fingers crossed for you

hckyguy35 04/29/2011

There is no one else that I am really close to that I can go out with. No one really seams that interested in getting to know me, and I am pushed to the edge of things because I have been bullied for 6 years. I just don't know what to do anymore.....

deleted_user 04/29/2011

As far as advice goes, I'm not sure what to say. I'm not very good at making friends myself, but I do understand the feeling, trust me when I say you're not alone in feeling this. The more social of the folks on here might be able to lend some tips, I'm sorry I'm not much use when it comes to things like this, I'm pretty clueless at it to be honest.

I got it too (bullied I mean) for about two years so I can see why it would put you off. I may not be of much use in the subject itself but I do want you to know you're not alone in this, there are others who have the same problems. And I really will have my fingers crossed for you, best of luck to you. I know we don't know each other, but I really do hope for the best

drwho546 04/30/2011

Having a friend is always an awesome thing..but its not as essential as u think... I depended on my best friend of 5 years A LOT to feel happy...but after she travelled away i felt completely lost...and figured out that that is not the way to be happy... u r NOT less than anyone else... NO WAY... u need to change ur attitudes...u need to believe that ur just as valuable as ANYONE ELSE... people treat u according to what u believe...if u believe that ur goin to be bullied, that will be more likely to happen buddy....we wont let ur thoughts get u, okay? :)

deleted_user 05/04/2011

I'm not good at making friends, i only have one in real life. I found that playing online games are a good way to meet people, you'd be shocked at how many really good friends you can make by playing on a computer, and its easier to get used to talking with people sense its not face to face and there is no way you can get hurt. i dont know if this will work for you but i know it worked amazing for me.

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