What is this - Help please?!
Question: What is this - Help please.?
Ok, I have been feeling really really down lately. So bad, I want to die. I am 16, I believe there is nothing in my life. I feel my parents think I am responsible enough to look after my self, but I am not, im just a child. I always feel miserable, im crying, im a wreck.
I feel my friends, my sister get it easier than me.
I LOVE animals, so I took up a course in that, I hate it, and dont enjoy animals anymore. I hate college, everyone there are strangers, even thought they are my friends.
I have lost my appetite. I am paranoid, when i go out, I fear someone may pull there car over and put me in it. I hate the dark. I am always depressed. I just want to die. I have bad grades. 2 c's, 4 D' 3 E's.
I hate myself, im useless.
I have already been to see a doctor, the offered me councliing which I am will take, but they only think I have clinical depression, counclling is all they are going to offer me! I NEED antidepressants.
I dont want to go to college, I just want to stay at home, and be with my mum and dad forever. Why am I feeling like this and what could it be.
Advie from the heart no insluts, thanks!
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I feel my friends, my sister get it easier than me.
I LOVE animals, so I took up a course in that, I hate it, and dont enjoy animals anymore. I hate college, everyone there are strangers, even thought they are my friends.
I have lost my appetite. I am paranoid, when i go out, I fear someone may pull there car over and put me in it. I hate the dark. I am always depressed. I just want to die. I have bad grades. 2 c's, 4 D' 3 E's.
I hate myself, im useless.
I have already been to see a doctor, the offered me councliing which I am will take, but they only think I have clinical depression, counclling is all they are going to offer me! I NEED antidepressants.
I dont want to go to college, I just want to stay at home, and be with my mum and dad forever. Why am I feeling like this and what could it be.
Advie from the heart no insluts, thanks!
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Answers:
Hi I have been reading through some of the answers to your question and although I agree with many of them I think you should most certainly see your doctor again to see if antidepressants might be helpful for you.
I take antidepressants myself have done for some time now, they are not all habit forming and you may need to take them for a while.
If you have been told by your doctor you are clinically depressed, then they can help replace the hormone serotonin which could be the cause of your depression..
Not all people suffering from depression can be helped by counselling alone.
My son suffered from depression which was brought on by similar feelings as you are having.
By the time I could encourage him to see his doctor (he was over 18 so it had to be his choice) he was so low he spent almost all his time in his room, lots touch with his friends, lost his appetite, he was in a bad way.
You must see your doctor again and if you get no further, then what about one of your parents could they help with your doctor at all.?
If you are still not satisfied with your doctors decision not to prescribe antidepressants, then change doctors now.
Once the antidepressants start to work, that is the time you need to start mixing with people again, joining groups, find something that you enjoy doing, sport, working with animals, something that works for you.
Counselling in some form would then be extremely helpfull for you along with the antidpressants.
Perhaps cognitive theraphy would be a way forward for you..
You must not let these thoughts take over your life, the way you think and feel. Get the help you need now, don't let yourself slide any further down that path. It can be an awful along way back..
SEE YOUR DOCTOR AGAIN NOW.
If you visit a group practice try one of the other doctors or change you doctor. That is your right...
Have you spoken with your parents about how you feel.?
I know you might find that difficult to do but they may be able to help you with your doctor.
What about a teacher you like you need some adult help to guide you.
16 is far too young to deal with these issues on your own..
Hope you find some of your answers helpful..
And remember you are certainly not a loser..
You have made the first step toward getting the help you need by explaing how you feel..
Now tell an adult you may be close to and TRUST.. Take care..Health Question & Answer
I take antidepressants myself have done for some time now, they are not all habit forming and you may need to take them for a while.
If you have been told by your doctor you are clinically depressed, then they can help replace the hormone serotonin which could be the cause of your depression..
Not all people suffering from depression can be helped by counselling alone.
My son suffered from depression which was brought on by similar feelings as you are having.
By the time I could encourage him to see his doctor (he was over 18 so it had to be his choice) he was so low he spent almost all his time in his room, lots touch with his friends, lost his appetite, he was in a bad way.
You must see your doctor again and if you get no further, then what about one of your parents could they help with your doctor at all.?
If you are still not satisfied with your doctors decision not to prescribe antidepressants, then change doctors now.
Once the antidepressants start to work, that is the time you need to start mixing with people again, joining groups, find something that you enjoy doing, sport, working with animals, something that works for you.
Counselling in some form would then be extremely helpfull for you along with the antidpressants.
Perhaps cognitive theraphy would be a way forward for you..
You must not let these thoughts take over your life, the way you think and feel. Get the help you need now, don't let yourself slide any further down that path. It can be an awful along way back..
SEE YOUR DOCTOR AGAIN NOW.
If you visit a group practice try one of the other doctors or change you doctor. That is your right...
Have you spoken with your parents about how you feel.?
I know you might find that difficult to do but they may be able to help you with your doctor.
What about a teacher you like you need some adult help to guide you.
16 is far too young to deal with these issues on your own..
Hope you find some of your answers helpful..
And remember you are certainly not a loser..
You have made the first step toward getting the help you need by explaing how you feel..
Now tell an adult you may be close to and TRUST.. Take care..Health Question & Answer
Been there. you are depressed, I dont think councellor will help. I had all your symptoms and im on tablets. dont settle for a councellor just because you feel you have to, push it with the doctor, insist.Health Question & Answer
I'm really sorry you are feeling so down but I think you should go back to explain how you feel to your GP again. Counselling does work but it takes time. Look after yourself and good luck.Health Question & Answer
u need to find urself.Health Question & Answer
Sounds like you're confused about what you want and what you have.
Get out a piece of paper and write down what you want in life: your dreams, what you want, what you want to do, what your hobbies are, etc.
Your desires and goals should fill at least a page. Take your time; it's normal to spend about an hour on it.
Get a journal and write down all the positive things you experience everyday (no matter how trivial). Do not write down the negative stuff.
Take up meditation or learn about deep breathing to relax the body and mind - something drugs don't help.
Good luckHealth Question & Answer
Get out a piece of paper and write down what you want in life: your dreams, what you want, what you want to do, what your hobbies are, etc.
Your desires and goals should fill at least a page. Take your time; it's normal to spend about an hour on it.
Get a journal and write down all the positive things you experience everyday (no matter how trivial). Do not write down the negative stuff.
Take up meditation or learn about deep breathing to relax the body and mind - something drugs don't help.
Good luckHealth Question & Answer
you really need to take up the offer of counselling trying to talk through things may help you to realise what is the underlying cause behind how you feel and this should help you understand how you feel the way that you do, this will be a big step on the road to recovery. taking antidepressants ain't always the answer honestly you need to get to the underlying cause of all of the feelings that you have about yourself. I have been through this when I was your age to but i was only given tablets and never offered any kind of counselling as a result it only masked the underlying problems now that I am older through the correct help I am better. Go to bed and relax tomorrow is another day grab it with both hands and get the help that you need i hope that you will and that you go on to live a long and happy life and put all of this behind you.Health Question & Answer
Am 16 i hate my life its just a thing we go through i go to 6th form and hate every course ave taken and its to late to change am ugly and cant get a girlfriend.
What you need to do is start thinking of positives
What i have is 2 really good mates who stick by me all the time and me for them. Were not the coolest in the world but they make me happy.
At home try to relax go on internet or play a game
personaly i watch tv to make my worries go away
Just start to think everything.
If it is really bad maybe go see your GP but its a mental you have to try and overcome through help of friends and home
You might be a loser but look around you everyone is a loser am most hated in 6th form because am a freak but try to relax i go 2 the gym it helps me maybe find a hobbie where there will be people for you.Health Question & Answer
What you need to do is start thinking of positives
What i have is 2 really good mates who stick by me all the time and me for them. Were not the coolest in the world but they make me happy.
At home try to relax go on internet or play a game
personaly i watch tv to make my worries go away
Just start to think everything.
If it is really bad maybe go see your GP but its a mental you have to try and overcome through help of friends and home
You might be a loser but look around you everyone is a loser am most hated in 6th form because am a freak but try to relax i go 2 the gym it helps me maybe find a hobbie where there will be people for you.Health Question & Answer
Hi
First off, you are NOT, NOT, NOT a loser. You think deeply, you're clearly bright and your feelings are very far from unusual - believe me.
As others say, think positive. You're very young - plenty of time, years in fact, to get qualifications and make career decisions.
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-peopl... is good for info, suggestions and contact numbers for young people who are depressed and confused.
You want to be a child, well, you are one - I have a 16 year old and, yes, he is a kid. Allow yourself to be one, no matter what others say. Don't think you have to grow up so soon. Plenty of adult years ahead of you! Why not use the next year or two to get those grades improved - you never know when they'll come in useful (you may go to Uni, for example, in years to come and you'll be grateful for them). Ask Connexions service or your college for info. Tell your parents you want to build on firm foundations - parents like that kind of thing!
Don't give up on counselling - it could be really helpful - it can help to talk things through and please think very hard before taking anti-depressants. They can be addictive - and there are so many other things out there you could try. I find when I'm very low, I do exercise - cycle, garden, walk, swim, whatever and I feel so much better afterwards - and sleep better. I also get stuck into a good book or watch TV - all good distractions.
I know what you mean about wanting to stay at home - it's very normal. Can you talk easily to your parents.? They may be very worried about you - parents are good at worrying - talk to them about practical steps you could take to make things better for you, like get better grades over, perhaps, a couple of years instead of rushing it and seeing a careers advisor for future courses. Why not take one of them, or both, to see a Connexions advisor with you (perhaps go on your own the first time).?
Above all, look after yourself. When I feel really bad, I make sure that number 1 isn't neglected! Eat properly, get out and about and relax before bedtime, with a drink, a book, some music - sleep is a wonderful healer!
Take care - you deserve a good and happy life!Health Question & Answer
First off, you are NOT, NOT, NOT a loser. You think deeply, you're clearly bright and your feelings are very far from unusual - believe me.
As others say, think positive. You're very young - plenty of time, years in fact, to get qualifications and make career decisions.
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-peopl... is good for info, suggestions and contact numbers for young people who are depressed and confused.
You want to be a child, well, you are one - I have a 16 year old and, yes, he is a kid. Allow yourself to be one, no matter what others say. Don't think you have to grow up so soon. Plenty of adult years ahead of you! Why not use the next year or two to get those grades improved - you never know when they'll come in useful (you may go to Uni, for example, in years to come and you'll be grateful for them). Ask Connexions service or your college for info. Tell your parents you want to build on firm foundations - parents like that kind of thing!
Don't give up on counselling - it could be really helpful - it can help to talk things through and please think very hard before taking anti-depressants. They can be addictive - and there are so many other things out there you could try. I find when I'm very low, I do exercise - cycle, garden, walk, swim, whatever and I feel so much better afterwards - and sleep better. I also get stuck into a good book or watch TV - all good distractions.
I know what you mean about wanting to stay at home - it's very normal. Can you talk easily to your parents.? They may be very worried about you - parents are good at worrying - talk to them about practical steps you could take to make things better for you, like get better grades over, perhaps, a couple of years instead of rushing it and seeing a careers advisor for future courses. Why not take one of them, or both, to see a Connexions advisor with you (perhaps go on your own the first time).?
Above all, look after yourself. When I feel really bad, I make sure that number 1 isn't neglected! Eat properly, get out and about and relax before bedtime, with a drink, a book, some music - sleep is a wonderful healer!
Take care - you deserve a good and happy life!Health Question & Answer