[sareeras]

hello everyone... im an 18 year old f. and i think im depressed... im really confu <font color="orange"> </font> sed with everything. if there is anyone out here willing to help me understand more. please contact me.

[bebop]

hi and welcome. I am sorry you are depressed. just post what is up and we will respond. you are never alone here

[sareeras]

thanks... I'm so confused at this point in my life... after my grandfather passed away I've noticed i haven't been the same... I'm constantly fighting with my parents. NEVER wanting to stay at home. Never wanting to go to school. failing most of my classes. not eating, not sleeping. being VERY violent. drinking alot. and very moody. I've looked on multiple web sites and researched the symptoms of depression nd a have most of them. I've taken a few quizzes to determine if i was depressed or not and it shows that i am severely depressed. does this prove anything??? or will i have to be evaluated by a doctor? and another thing is that i don't know how to tell my parents. i think they will just think I'm crazy. I'm just sooo confused. and i talked to my friends about it yesterday night and they just started say that i was a drama queen. AM I JUST A DRAMA QUEEN OR AM I DEPRESSED????

Isn't there anyone you could talk to: a counsellor or psychologist as it seems the turning point of your life was triggered by your grandfather passing away.

You should not rely solely on quizzes to determine whether you are (clinically) depressed or not. It might not be easy from what you said, but it is best to talk to your parents. Put your cards on the table and tell them how you feel, what is happening in your life and how unhappy you are. In all likelihood, they are aware that there is a problem (your behaviour, how it is affecting your work) and would most likely be eager to get it resolved.

*If* they do not respond, which i think is unlikely, a doctor/psychologist might be the next step to evaluate your needs and advise you best as to how to proceed. But do try to talk to your parents as your first port of call...

[DaveyJones]

Hi, sareeras...it's nice to meet you, even if you are feeling bad. I hope that you feel better soon.

I agree with Always...try your parents first. I think most parents will react well if their kid sits down and tells them what's going on. If you can't say it, then write it down or print out what you wrote here. It's really hard to say everything you want or need to say to make yourself understood sometimes when you're feeling bad.

You'll definitely need to see a doctor. Most family docs are at least somewhat hip to treating normal depression. If you see a regular doc, ask if there is a psychologist or therapist he/she can refer you to.

Recovering from depression can be hard work, but it is very treatable these days with drugs and therapy, so don't worry about that. You're not a drama queen...you just need a bit of help through a rough patch.

Hope this helps!

DJ

[bebop]

with the death of a loved one is it very possible you are depressed. That is one of the grief process steps I believe. it is normal, but do talk to your parents about how you are feeling. I take it it was a recent death?

[sareeras]

my grandfather passed away January 11 06. so its not that recent. i was thinking of email my mom and explaining to her how im feeling lately... I'm pretty sure thats what triggered my depression. becasue right after he died i noticed i was more nervous about things and didnt eat... i lost a total of 10 pounds in one month. but i think I'm getting worse.. bc i cry over nothing some days. I've started eatting normally now... but thank you all for your help and support... my friends don't understand me. and its really hard.

[jennie]

Grieving takes time. Everyone grieves in different ways. January 2006 is recent. ((((((huggs)))))