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.
Its getting to the point where I'm questioning myself about my problems is it me? I have been a victim of racist jokes for years because I happen to be a black student in a predominantly white school. Today in band we were watching lion king for some reason and after the movie one of my "friends" comes up to me and says that I look like the monkey in the movie, and from now on he's calling by the monkeys name ( purely racist I look nothing like a monkey). Then the next period he was calling ( whatever the monkey's name was) out in class and this girl that I liked for a long time and a close friend of mine starts laughing hysterically and adding more to their insults. Hearing all of these racist comments from people I call "friends" made me extremely angry. And I just sat in my desk with a sad look on my face and told them to all burn in hell..... I just need someone to tell me what I'm doing wrong and what's wrong with me so for once I can be happy. I was always told that everything must come to an end and that things only get better. Well im only 15 and am contemplating ending my life based on what it has shown me in my lifetime. 15 years and I've seen unspeakable things an based on what I've seen so far I dont think I want to see anymore death just seems like the best course of action right now. Think about it with one shot all your worries just disappear. The only way to survive life is to take drugs or dive off of a skyscraper.... Is that the meaning of life for everyone or only for black people? I'm dealing with a lot of demons and I just need some advice. Plz help
The point is to not take it too personally. If you are going to react to the jokes, then the people will just keep making jokes to get a reaction out of you. If you don't react or even laugh or add to the joke, they might like you more. Plus, at this day and age most people have stopped caring about racism. I don't think it's a big issue anymore. I think everything is all in good fun. If you still fin yourself sad, remember these kids will grow up and regret making fun of you when they're old. Not that you're going to kill them, they'll just feel really guilty.