| A
female
,
anonymous
writes: Hi,I'm 12 and I think I am depressed. I just feel life is pointless at the moment. I did feel like this a couple of months ago but I started to get a bit better, but now I have started to think it again and I could almost cry every day. I do not know what to do as my friend is suffering depression as well and I can't tell my mum.Help please. Am I suffering depression? and if so what should I do?
View related questions:
depressed Reply to this Question
Share |
Fancy yourself as an agony aunt? Add your answer to this question! A
male
reader, the_used +, writes (21 November 2005):
i don't know but i am 13 and suffering from depression but my doctor said do something i like to do and now i help ppl so i say try to do something you to do and trust me everyone has something that makes them happy
A
male
reader, Si494 +, writes (5 November 2005):
I think we all go through it. I feel exactly that way now, but I know what the problem is and i'm trying to sort it. Like one of the other answers said, find the route of the problem and do something about it. Also, do something positive. Start a hobby or something. It will take your mind off the problem and give you drive.
...............................
A
female
reader, anonymous, writes (4 November 2005): I had the same thing about a year ago so i know how it feels. why not try to find what it is that is making you feel this way, and change it. Easier said than done, i know, but that's what helped me.
...............................
A
female
reader, caffeinequeen +, writes (4 November 2005):
The teenage years are rocky ones, and I think a lot of people feel that way. Life can seem quite pointless if we look at the negative aspects, but there is a lot of magic to be found. Unfortunately, magic doesn't make the news, so you will have to seek it. I'm sure there are plenty of things that could make life seem worth living. Keeping a diary is a good way to confide into a silent and understanding friend. Your hormones are probably all over the place, so the crying spells are quite normal.Nevertheless, you should try talking to a counselor, to get all of your feelings off your chest.It's not good for you to keep your feelings to yourself.I'm sure a lot of adults would tell you that there are some days when life seems quite pointless, but in growing up, we make it our job to create a meaningful life.Find things you are passionate about: music, books, movies etc...and enjoy them to the fullest, share the fun, go dancing,fall madly in love with a movie star...whatever makes your pulse racing. Take care.
...............................
A
reader, anonymous, writes (3 November 2005): You are right and I must say, how astute and self aware you are to know this. Your behaviours such as crying, feeling that life is pointless is a symptom of your feelings of emptiness. You are crying for attention and help and you need to get to your family doctor to evaluate you for depression. You need some adult intervention and quickly. Please tell your Mother now and if you have a Dad, please let him know, as well. But, if you can't or won't tell your parents, then tell another adult you trust like a school counselor, a minister, a grandparent, an uncle or aunt,...anyone but dear, your Mom and Dad need to know. It's time for them to clear their calendars and focus on you, now. You need them. It will also be important for you to work with a counselor to help you find that special niche and a way to help you believe in yourself again. Something that will give you hope and help you aspire to all you want to be. You will be surprised at how positive attention and patience will change your heart. However, you cannot battle this on your own. You need support, encouragement and a ton of love to get through this and the only people who can give you that-is your family. Please..do not keep this to yourself...go tell your Mother right now. Take care dear and my heart is with you.
Hugs
Irish
...............................
A
female
reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (3 November 2005):
 Sounds like the begining of puberty to me and everyone has to go through it. You'll be having mood swings like this until things settle down a bit. Try to think of it as one life's adventures! You are becoming a young woman instead of a little girl and that is very exciting!
...............................
A
male
reader, medicineman +, writes (3 November 2005):
Well I dont know if I should be giving advice because I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose depression. However I have been suffering from the same feelings you have been.
The bests thing to do for me is to totally forget about everything and try to have some fun. I know it is easier said than done but try to get your mind off of your problems. Most of the time when you come back to them with a fresh start you can handle them alot better.
If that doesnt work, do not be afraid to seek help. Talk to your parents, trust me, they will understand. Life is to short to go through it feeling the way you do.
Take care and take it one step at a time.
medicineman3006
...............................
|
