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.
At first I thought i could kick this feeling of depression and get on with my life but now that i can see that it is anything but that simple. Im a 19 year old guy in my second year of college and have been feeling like this probably for at least over a year now. I've tried to talk to my family and a couple of friends but it's just hard when they are not going to understand. I figured maybe talking to people that feel the way I do can make me feel at least a little better. Ive tried to sit back and beat this quietly but it slowly gets worse and worse. It's not fun feeling this way when I can't even explain fully why I feel like this. Ive lost motivation for a lot of things and i can't help but ask with almost everything whats the point? I get that I have almost my whole life ahead of me I have been told it numerous times but that doesn't help the way i am feeling now. I don't want to live my life where I'm looking for each day to be done but thats exactly what i am doing right now. I can't even explain how it has come to this because a couple years ago I was a prettty dam happy kid. Theres no way I'm giving up hope though so if anyone feels the way I do and wants to try and get through this you can message me. This isn't easy for any of us which is why were on here. Hopefully the day comes sooner rather then later where i can legit feel happy about something. Good luck
It's never easy to explain to people who couldn't understand how you feel. I've sat back too, trying to hold it all in and get through with it. I've done that for six years and only recently have I tried to fight back. And it's done wonders. I may not be completely better, but I'm on my way.
I hope that you will seek help too, professional help. Even if it seems like it's not much now don't let it escalate. University is said to have great social workers. Have a chat- you'd be surprised what wonders talking face-to-face with someone who can understand fully can do.