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.
I am tired of being tired. I am tired of sleeping my life away. I am a young college student. I should be jumping out of bed in the morning anxious to go to class, see my friend, go to practice. Instead i've missed my morning class more times then i can count. I am tired of hating myself, tired of feeling worthless. I remember being happy before this took over my life. I thought going to school would make it go away. I hate having to take a pill every morning. I hate how they make me feel. Why can't I just be normal? Why can't I truly be the young happy face I put out to the world? I can't tell anyone, not even my best friend about my depression. It is embarassing. I want to be the perfect girlfriend so I try to put on a good face for my boyfriend. He is so good to me, says he can help me anyway I need him. But i am too embarassed to cry on his shoulder. Instead i lock it inside until I cant keep it in any longer. I have to go in the shower to cry because its the only place I can get privacy. It makes me so angry. I have a great family, great friends, amazing boyfriend. He knows about how I feel and truly makes me feel better when I am with him. I know the negative things I think about myself is not what the world sees. I am not fat. I am not ugly. I am smart and pretty and have a good personality. Why can't I see that? Why can't I get through this. I do not want to hurt myself or die, I just want to get better because I truly miss waking up and being excited for the day. I am blessed in so many ways and it angers me that the depression stops me from enjoying what great things I have. I am tired of it. I have tried everything. so many different pills. I wake up in the morning and try to push myself but some days I just can't even get out of bed. I lied to my friends and told them I got mono to explain my fatigue and why sometimes I dont go out on the weekends. She leaves and I'm left to cry alone in the room. I miss my old self. Im tired of being so tired all the time.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
First, understand that you can be happy. It is possible. Accept that and strive for it. Remember this you feel like giving up.
Second, recognize what doesn't work. If you feel this miserable by not talking to people, then maybe you should try opening up to your loved ones. Like you said, your boyfriend is offering his help. Take it. It's never easy to convey these things to anyone, but you have to try.
Wake up and get excited. Kick yourself in the morning if your body won't let you get up. Don't let this consume you; fight the fatigue, jump up, and smile. Make plans, hanging out with good company regularly may be weird at first after all this isolation, but you'll get back into the rhythm if you try.
I believe everyone misses their "old self" at some point in time. But dear, you are your old self. This is just her going through some very difficult times. And after all of this, she will be stronger than ever.
Don't you give up. Smile, no matter what. Even if it's fake at first, sometimes doing things repeatedly can get you used to the feeling. Smile through the good times. Remember that it's never the end, and smile through the bad. Smile when smiling isn't easy.