How do I know if I have depression?
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There are many symptoms of depression. Some of which include: excessive sleeping, low energy, lack of interest in things that you normally enjoy to do, isolating yourself, unexplained crying episodes, frequent worrying, thoughts of hurting yourself, decrease in performance in school or work, and many more. If you think that you are depressed you MUST tell your mom or a trusted adult. It is very important that you see a doctor to talk about this with. There are many different treatments for this including medications and cognitive therapy. Depression is a real medical problem that can be treated and I can't stress to you enough the importance of seeking help. Since you already have a history of maladaptive behavior it is even more important that you get the help you need as soon as possible. Just tell your mom that you are going through some tough times and you have been feeling down and would like to see a doctor. If she wants to know what's bothering you, either tell her or just say that you are uncomfortable talking about it at this time but feel that you really need to see a doctor. And by the way, let her know that you love her. I would think that she would be very happy that you chose to come to her about this even if you don't divulge the details about what's bothering you.
you can go to webmd.com and they have a depression test you can take. its not the best, but it could give you an idea. the best thing to do is to see your doctor. you can always start by seeing your family doctor. you don't have to see a specialist right away. if you tell your mom that you need to see your family doctor it won't seem as obvious as asking to see a psychiatrist
i used to cut myself also.
im actually just starting to stop.
i never told my mom, a good friend help me through it and got me to stop.
i also think i have depression now, but i dont see a doctor and i didnt tell my mom either.
i try to do healthy things that will make me happy.
and try to do things that will occupy my time so i wont think, get sad and then hurt myself.
these are some of the things i do, i hope they help you!
run,stress releving and healthy
yoga, also stress releiving and healthy.
go out with friends almost everyday.
watching tv will get your mind off things, but not to much tv.
movies. go to the movies on a regular basis with a friend, gets your mind off things.
blast your favorite crazy song and clean the whole house/ apartment etc. while dancing and crazy stuff like that.
SOUTHPARK.
i used to hate that show. its so retared. but its halarious, and your destine to laugh when you watch it... so now i watch it, and it get my mind off things and makes me laugh.
get a journal, and write in it several times a day.
just about how you feel.
you can write anything you want becuase your the only one your writing to.
it doesnt even have to be entrys or anything or in complete sentences.
just what you feel, its good for venting.
and if you feel like your going to cry. just cry. holding it in is not healthy, and its just good to let it out...
i hope i helped a little.
i feel for you because i know what your going through.
:)
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