Depressed 13 year old?!
Question: Depressed 13 year old.?
I am 13 and im depressed i don't mean like depressed for a few weeks i've been depressed for a few years now and im starting to think im worthless and i have started to fail at school more and i keep getting thoughts about death/suicide
is it strange for me to be Depressed at my age.?Health Question & Answer
is it strange for me to be Depressed at my age.?Health Question & Answer
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No...depression can hit at any age. I started feeling depressed around your age. I am now 33 and still fight the disease. I also had thoughts of death and suicide, but with family and friends (and enough sense) I sought the help of a counselor. Let me tell you...counseling saved my sanity. I figured it all started with the death of my grandfather. He and I were close and I never really dealt with it, but I also feel depression is a medical thing. Here is my advice to you with ALL sincerity...seek help. There is no shame or blame in that. It actually changed my life. After my last bout with depression, I have decided to go back to college to become a counselor myself. That way, I can help people who are in the same situation I was in. There are so many people out there fighting this everyday...so never feel you are alone or something is wrong with you. Be open with your mom or dad about how you feel. I didn't think my mom would support me with my disease, but she surprised me in her courage and support. If you feel you cannot seek their support, talk to a friend, a neighbor or a school counselor. Just talk to someone...you would be amazed how much better you feel after you get it off your chest, and who knows, maybe you can use your experience to help others too! Good Luck and God Bless!Health Question & Answer
People can be depressed at any age. I lost my father when I was 13 and was depressed up until about a year ago, I was 21 when I finally got help. There are Alot of things in life that can affect the way you and your mind function. If you are having thoughts of death/suicide I was suggest talking to your guidance counselor. He/she would be able to help you out and talking to your parents wouldn't be a bad idea either.
Good luck kiddo!Health Question & Answer
Good luck kiddo!Health Question & Answer
no its not strange even though i know many people will tell you it is. You're only 13 and you got lots to look forward to in life even though it may not seem like it at this specific point in time. I was depressed when I was 15 and then again when i hit 18.. it all depends on your situation and what you're going through.. The way I got over it is just strong willpower. No drugs, no therapy, nothing else. Just think that you can be better than that and try to always think ahead a little bit even if its just a few days at a time. Write down a list of goals you want to accomplish in your life, and strive to achieve them (no matter how big or small they are). Believe in yourself. Anyone can soar .. as long as they have the will to do so.Health Question & Answer
no, ive been there. i spent a while being horrendously depressed, so much so that i was non functioning. see a psychiatrist, if you have ben depressed for so long chances are you have a chemical imbalance that is unrelated to your life. physical depression not mental. if that is the case your doctor can help. i went on medication and it is absolutely fantastic, life changing. Health Question & Answer
its not strange many teens get depressed im 15 iv been dealing wit deprression since i can remember but it got worse when i was 13 years old im turnin 16 in december and it gets worse day by day i been on all kinds of meds and seen counslors on all that bullshit i wouldnt recommend u goin on meds cuz iv tried every one of them and they dont work but they might work for u see a doc for your options all i can suggest is think about wats makin u depressed and see wat u can do about it and stay strong suicide wont get rid of your problems i always think about suicide but wat would it change i hope this helps ya and thanks for addin me as a contact im here if ya need to talkHealth Question & Answer
I had my first depressive episode and suicide attempt when I was 13. 6 more suicide attempts until the age of 22 finally lead me to believe that I should take therapy more seriously.
Get help now, not 10 years from now.Health Question & Answer
Get help now, not 10 years from now.Health Question & Answer
I would tell your parents about this, so they can get you professional help. Talking with people always helps. Plus you are only 13 years old, trust me you have so much more to live for <3Health Question & Answer
SO AM I!!!!!!! (13 and depressed)
And trust me, my life is much, much worse than yours.Health Question & Answer
And trust me, my life is much, much worse than yours.Health Question & Answer