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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To Get Better or Not To Get Better

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I started on medication a little over a week ago. The only problem is I'm not sure I want to get better. I do and yet, I don't. Does anyone else struggle with this? I guess I just feel that I don't deserve to get better. I've made a lot of mistakes this year and I blame myself for a lot of things.
HONESTYis
HONESTYis
"Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside.
Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without...
Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow.

Don't want to let it lay me down this time.
Drown my will to fly.
Here in the darkness I know myself.
Can't break free until I let it go.
Let me go."

So basically, yeah, I feel like you do.
Although I'm not on any medication :/
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah i feel exactly the same way. (I haven't told my psychiatrist this.) Although, i read that people feel this way because they don't believe that they have any good qualities. I know that this is true for me.
I'm not sure if this is going to help, but it doesn't matter how many mistakes you've made. You deserve happiness and love just as much, if not more, than anyone else.
deleted_user
deleted_user
IOf course you deserve to feel better! But I know what you mean, I feel the exact same way. Please don't blame yourself though, we all make mistakes, we wouldn't be human otherwise! *hug* I think the medication is a good idea...keep at it for now. It's worth a shot. Message me if you need someone okay? xxxxxxxx
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