[Perfectly_Imperfect]

How do you know when you're depressed?

[Direction]

You may have already taken the quiz on depression... If not, it is a good spot to start. It will give you some idea.

Since you are aksing the question ...what's going on in your life? How do you feel?

If you are feeling that you are...it might be good to talk to professional.

I personally waited about 20 years too long...

[Perfectly_Imperfect]

Okay thanks I'll be sure to take it.

Currently I am a high school sophmore. Nothing really dramatic has really happened in my life. It's just that I'm not the person I once was. In junior high I was one of those people that were considered "the life of the party." I had MANY friends and an extremely cocky attitude. Now, I nearly have the same amount but I'm a completely different person. When I'm with my friends I barely talk and I often feel out of touch with everyone in my life. My self-esteem has also plummeted. I used to think that I was so popular and attractive, but no I feel that no one likes me and that I'm the ugliest person ever. My grades have also gone down, but not significantly (only because I would get grounded.) I used to have a GPA of 4.1 but on my last report card I received a 3.8. I also feel extremely lazy and I procrastinate everything, which in turn disrupts my sleep cycle. I used to go to bed every night at 11:00pm or 11:30pm but no I find myself going to bed at 3:30am. I just feel like i'm aimlessly drifting through life. Also I'm not as interested in school as I once was. I used to love to learn and I aimed to get and A+ on everything, but now I'm satisfied with anything that's and 80 or above. I'm just not really happy anymore. I'm also constantly wishing that things could be like they used to. I just miss the feeling of being completely happy without a care in the world. I miss those days where you were so happy you thought you might explode. I'm just not really happy at all anymore.

[Juliana]

That sounds familiar to me. I'm sorry you're going through this. You should talk to your parents and your doctor about how you're feeling. I can't diagnose you, but your symptoms sound a lot like depression. There's lots of help for you, though. You just need to talk to your parents and doctor and ask for help. (((Hugs))) to you. It will get better if you ask for help.

[bipolar_bear]

I know it is hard enough to be your age without the added challenges of feeling as you do. I am sorry you are having to go thorugh this.

If you are feeling distressed about how you are feeling and would like to change some things in your life maybe you want to consider seeing someone professionally. They are the ones qualified to diagnose.

I hope you do well however you decide to persue some support. I would like to see you happy again too. Take care.

[cajun]

Sounds familiar. Maybe just a chemical imbalance