“Am I depressed?”
I always feel sad. I don’t want to wake up in the morning and I don’t feel like anyone cares about me. I eat so much I feel like I want to throw up, but then I eat more because it comforts me. I have trouble falling asleep at night and I wake up every few hours throughout the night. I’m always tired even when I get lots of sleep. I hate being around people and socializing. I hate my life and I always seem to think of the worst in everything. I hate myself, in fact I can’t even remember the last time I’ve felt any sort of confidence. My chest aches all the time and I feel dizzy. My head always feels like it’s spinning and I feel like these random waves of sadness just wash over me at the most random times. I feel like nothing good can happen to me without something bad following. I don’t know what this is but I’m afraid that one day I might kill myself because I hate this constant pain that no one understands. They call me annoying for being sad like I can control it and say my life is fine. I try to find excuses to be sad but I don’t know why I feel this way. Please help.
Female | 14 years old
Complaint duration: About a year
Medications: None
Conditions: None that I know of
10 Answers
You need psychiatric evaluation, medications and supportive therapy. If you have insight into your problem, half of the problem is solved. Now see a psychiatrist, take the medications, and attend supportive psychotherapy.
Yes, you have most of the symptoms of a serious depression however this is very treatable so please see a psychiatrist.
You have classic symptoms of MDD (major depressive disorder). You should see a psychiatrist asap. Depression is a serious illness. It can come for no apparent reason. It is not any type of weakness as some think. People with long-term, untreated depression are more prone to developing high blood pressure, heart disease, infections, even cancer. There is also a high risk of suicide. Don't wait. See a doctor. Get treatment.
I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. It is highly important and urgent; that you see a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist urgently please. Your depression is severe, but is completely and absolutely treatable.
On the other hand; any delays in receiving treatment can result in much worse scenarios, including your inability to complete high school, and complete interference with your entire life; as a result of a very poor or mediocre academic and social functioning, or even suicide.
Please inform your parents immediately; who have the legal consent for your medical treatment, that you have been strongly advised by a Board Certified Child Psychiatrist to obtain treatment asap PLEASE!!
On the other hand; any delays in receiving treatment can result in much worse scenarios, including your inability to complete high school, and complete interference with your entire life; as a result of a very poor or mediocre academic and social functioning, or even suicide.
Please inform your parents immediately; who have the legal consent for your medical treatment, that you have been strongly advised by a Board Certified Child Psychiatrist to obtain treatment asap PLEASE!!
Jan Fawcett
Psychiatrist
It sounds like you have a clinical depression. You should see the best trained psychiatrist that you can afford. If you have financial limitations call the nearest medical center and ask for a referral to the resident clinic. If there is no such clinic near you, then go to your doctor or nurse-practitioner.
Self-criticism has become a way of life and attributing criticism from others and making it self-fulfilling. You need to consult a psychiatrist immediately to avoid homicide-suicide out of despair. Medication and talking therapy are imperative.
YES. Clearly, you already know you are deeply depressed and you should be seen immediately given your suicidal thinking and severe impairment. Go to an ER now where they will check out possible medical causes and get a psychiatrist to evaluate you right away. There is no reason for you to suffer this way. Please get family or a friend to take you or call 911.
Hi!
It definitely sounds like depression, but don't worry, because it is completely treatable and you can feel what you are looking to feel, which is joy, energy, and motivation. If you have any suicidal thoughts, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Seek a psychiatrist and a psychologist for treatment, this can get better. Contact your insurance company and ask for the nearest mental health professionals and make an appointment ASAP.
It definitely sounds like depression, but don't worry, because it is completely treatable and you can feel what you are looking to feel, which is joy, energy, and motivation. If you have any suicidal thoughts, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Seek a psychiatrist and a psychologist for treatment, this can get better. Contact your insurance company and ask for the nearest mental health professionals and make an appointment ASAP.
Hi,
You sound like you’re having a very hard time and I am so sorry that you are hurting so much. Please, please know that your life is so important - you can do amazing things in the future and be incredibly happy. The first step is getting proper treatment. Talk to your parents and tell them how you are feeling and also ask to see your pediatrician. Tell your doctor what is going on and ask him or her to help find you a child/adolescent psychiatrist who can help you to feel better. Feeling this way is awful and you deserve to be well - please be your own advocate and ask for help and don’t give up until you get it. And remember, suicide is never the answer - truly. If you’re feeling like hurting yourself, call 1-800-273-8255.
Sending you lots of strength and love,
CS
You sound like you’re having a very hard time and I am so sorry that you are hurting so much. Please, please know that your life is so important - you can do amazing things in the future and be incredibly happy. The first step is getting proper treatment. Talk to your parents and tell them how you are feeling and also ask to see your pediatrician. Tell your doctor what is going on and ask him or her to help find you a child/adolescent psychiatrist who can help you to feel better. Feeling this way is awful and you deserve to be well - please be your own advocate and ask for help and don’t give up until you get it. And remember, suicide is never the answer - truly. If you’re feeling like hurting yourself, call 1-800-273-8255.
Sending you lots of strength and love,
CS
You are deeply troubled and, yes, depressed. Though there are other things at work: the eating patterns, the self-criticism. While medication is part of the answer, you need psychotherapy.
