[waffles22]

hey, my name is Waffles and lately I have had many signs that I am depressed.. changes in eating or sleeping habits, i know longer enjoy things i used to, ive had many changes and with drawal from some freinds, feel worthless, and i am always worrying about my weight wiche causes lots of stress.... I have taken many quizes but they all say this cant diagnose me and since im only 16 i cant really go to a docter mostly cuz my parents take care of all that. Im afraid if i ask them or tell them about how I feel they will tell me im doing this for attention or just tell me to stop looking for things.. I dont know what to do? Can someone help??

[sc_irisact]

Hi Waffles, I'm 17 and in a similar situation to you...I've done all the quizzes but want to know more, but can't tell my parents etc.
I can't tell you if you are 'depressed' by definition but it comes in so many forms and is diferent for everyone
if you are feeling these things then something isnt right and you probably need help, even if it is just talking to someone for the moment...I've lately found just letting some of it out and sharing can really help even if it is to someone you dont know (actually I think that helps)
If you are after help this is a good place to be...everyone here is really nice and they are supportive and many have experience in these kinda things and will be glad to help you out however they can
hope you find what you are after here...pm me whenever you feel like it - even just to chat cos I'd luv to talk to you!
sc

Welcome and

How about a free clinic for example planned parenthood h as therapists that deal with many things and do not have to notify the parents if the person is at least 14 sometimes 16, I recieved therapy at planned parenthood agencies many time when I could not afford to pay.

School will be starting soon too anywhere between now and in september depending on the state standards and so on. So seeing the school psychologist is another option.

Also school nurses help teens locate resourses and do not have to notify the parents that the teen has contacted them regardless of if its during the school year or during the sommer moths,

Crisis centers are also free and do not have to contact the parents if the teen is 16 unless you disclose you are now at this moment in an abusive situation and in that case they have to contact Child protective services.

hang in there.

(((((waffles))))))))
Feel free to pm if you need.

its hard to tell if someone is depressed because it takes on many forms. the only thing i can say is that around the mid-teen age we do experience issues with wieght, friends, emotions etc, it is our mind changing and hormones taking over. this will count for a majority of your emotions.

try not to worry about your wieght, people always think they look different to what they actually are, things are never as bad as they seem.

people often drift away from friends, however sad it may be, its part of life.

our interest change too as we grow up, as does our taste for things.

as for seeing a doctor, you should see your GP, and you dont need to tell your parents. your GP cant tell your parents without your consent, unless it is critically important. go speak with your GP without telling your parents and ask his/her advice, they will be able to determine whetjer you have depression or not, and they can refer you to a councillor too if they feel the need to.

but in my opinion (and this is not meant to be patranising or demeaning, or offensive etc) i think alot of your problems are due to your age. it is always around this age people feel unhappy with themselves and their lives. it is entirely natural and you will groiw out if it. but im judging this on what you have just told us, i dont know your true feelings, so it may be that you are depressed, i dont know, that is something you will have to sit down with your gp about.

i am a 19 year old male, and i truly know the emotions you expreience as a teen. but looking back, my age did count for some of my emotions, not all of them admittedly because i had to grieve and recover from a bad childhood.

why do you find it hard talking to your parents about it, do you not feel they will be supportive and help you through it?

i wish you all the best, and if you need a chat, pm me, i do understand how you are feeling.