[lilkat00]

i am a teen and recently i have been experiencing symptoms that might be related to depression.
i am trying a forum before seeking professional help to maybe solve the problem on my own.
i am feeling very isolated from everyone except my boyfriend.
i feel as if nothing i do is right.
i am always tired.
i am VERY forgetful and indecisive.
i am very sensitive and insecure.

is there anyone out there going through these same things?
am i alone?

[darkrunner]

((((((((Lilkat))))))))

Welcome to PC.
I'm sorry you are struggling.
Those could very well be symptoms of depression.
It is a good thing that you are seeking help and support!
It might be a good idea to talk to your parents or doctor,
or even a school counselor.
It is better to catch these kind of things as soon as possible before it gets too bad and hard to ask for help.
Hang in there!

kt

[bstockoski]

I always have these similar feelings and have been to counseling several times. I think the answer is deep inside you, but you have to be open to it. I think therapy can really help significantly.

Can I ask you a question? What was your father like? I know that I've been told that if your father is not around or, even if he was around but you weren't really close, then you might have a tendency to need a male connection more than others.

i agree with kt its great that u are pickin up on this now
and although u might not want to seek help from a professional
there is nothing to feel weak or silly about by going..
they will help you in finding the best ways for you to work through the things ur feeling and going thru..
(((lilkat)))

[lilkat00]

see i was thinking about talking to a school counselor first,
because i really dont want to tell my parents.
but when i got to her office i backed out because all of a sudden it didnt seem like a big deal...

i really do not know what to do

[gimmeice]

((((((((((( lilkat )))))))))))))))
I agree with what has been said above.

[lilkat00]

Originally Posted by bstockoski

I always have these similar feelings and have been to counseling several times. I think the answer is deep inside you, but you have to be open to it. I think therapy can really help significantly.

Can I ask you a question? What was your father like? I know that I've been told that if your father is not around or, even if he was around but you weren't really close, then you might have a tendency to need a male connection more than others.

actually me and my father are extremely close. he has always been in my life and i connect very well him him. some might call me a daddy's girl.
honestly i havent really had anything very tragic happen in my life. I am still unsure as to why or how this all got started.

[bipolar_bear]

Welcome to PC. If something is causing you distress then it is a big deal. Please go talk to the counselor if you think it may help. Sometimes it is helpful to have another perspective on your situation to help you heal. Your feelings are valid and important. I hope you find the support you are looking for. I am glad you decided to share with us and hope you find support here too.

BB

[pegasus]

Hello lilkat, welcome to Psych Central.

It does sound like you could do with some extra support. Remember that the counsellors are there at school for a reason and I think you will find they are very helpful.

I am very glad you joined us here as there are many people who understand and will lend a listening ear.

[mlpHolmes]

(((((((LILKAT)))))))))))



With the Bipolar's Post above!

Welcome to PC!!
Holmes

[Toriajo]

Hi,
Congrats on picking up on some signs. years ago, teenage depression was not acknowledged very often. Families would dismiss the behaviours as "ah... the teen years" or "teens are difficult" etc. That led to many people relapsing in young adulthood or later, sometimes over and over again. What some studies have come up with is that the earlier that depression is recognized and treated, the better chance of it being a "one time only" episode. It would be worth your while to seek help from a professional now. If you are suffering from depression and it is treated immediately, you may never have to feel that way again. Take a chance to consult... you have the power to affect your mental health now and in the future. You can do it!