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writes:I believe I am depressed even though this isn't clinically proven. I hurt all the time and I get headaches daily. Today I decided to go for a walk and sat behind a pile of hay for quite some time before I heard a truck, then I ran home. Please help me, I want to be anorexic to make myself suffer for my best friend (she was re-diagnosed with depression 3 days ago) and I think about death all the time. This girl is the sister I've never had. I cry over the little things and I don't even know who I am anymore.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (6 May 2008):
 Hi, sorry to hear about your friend, and how you're feeling. This is very hard to help with, so listen to the advice you're given here by other posters, and read the link here:
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/depression/depression-in-teens
If you're feeling really really upset and need to talk to someone right away, there is a helpline here in the US that might help you. 1-800-273-TALK. Don't be afraid to call it, it is anonymous and the people there can help you think things through.
What you're going through is not uncommon and is not unusual at all. You're not alone, and the best thing you can do for yourself is to reach out and ask for help.
Can you talk with your parents about his? Or a teacher or counselor at school? Sometimes it's scary to ask for help but when you take that step things get a lot easier. I know because I had a similar problem when I was in my early 20s and I had to ask for help. I got it and life does get better, truly it does. You have to reach way down into yourself and find that bit of strength that's there, the one that helped you find this website, and use it to ask for help!
All the best.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 May 2008): When I took a walk I didn't go to a specific place. My headaches occur when I am really stressed or upset. I haven't had any head/neck/back injuries. They usually last all day if I get them in the morning. I really want to vent but I'm also scared to open up.
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reader, rcn +, writes (6 May 2008):
 When you took your walk, were you consciously aware of where you were during that time? I think you do have depression, but some more information from you would be helpful.
Tell what the circumstances are around the time your pain and headaches. Are they random? Specific times of day? During certain feelings or during hightened emotions?
I ask because depression in its self doesn't generally cause headaches. Have you been hit or had any impact anywhere between your lower back and your head in the past?
Of course, in addition, I ask you seek professional help. I have clinical mental depression myself. Seeing a profession makes all the difference. I can say this from experience. Life does get better. I'm 36 now, and if I had a chance to go back and be a teen again, I'd have to turn that down. Life and the confusions becomes much more clear as you get older.
Take care.
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reader, PeterPan +, writes (6 May 2008):
 DO NOT KID AROUND WITH THIS!
You are sounding like you need to take some time, find a therapist and vent your troubles. Having thoughts of death is serious! Please find somebody and talk to them. If you can't get into a doctor, find somebody that you trust that you can vent to and express what you're feeling (and I don't mean your depressive friend here; an older sister or a trusted relative).
Don't sit on this. Depression is easily treated!
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