Depression

[WeirdInvisibleG]

How can you check if you have depression, without your family founding out?I am a teenager as well. I took some tests and the say, I do have depression. I can't talk to any doctors and my friends don't understand. I feel alone and scared, I hate feeling weak and I experience a lot of depression symptoms.Like:I have a lot of mood swings, mostly feeling emptiness, sadness, numbness, hopelessness and more.Sometimes, I wish I was dead and everyone, including the world, would be better of without me.The stuff I used to love, like reading, I don't bother, I feel as if I don't have time.I get tired and annoyed and really angry.I had some strange appetite changes.I practically cry everyday, normally I cry myself to sleep.I feel guilt and worthlessness.Sometimes, I get headaches, I think it's from crying.I have trouble sleeping and find it hard to make decisions.It's trauma and grief and stressful events. I know that myself.

[Tilly2]

What tests did you take?

[Mamyalynne]

If you absolutely cannot talk to family or Doctor, which should be the first ports of call - then try a helpline.



http://www.getconnected.org.uk/?gclid=COz6ptKk6MgCFYQfwwod-o4Aqg

[VHG]

>>>I can't talk to any doctors

Why on earth not, that is what they are there for.

From what you describe you are definitely depressed and a doctor will spot that straight away and get help for you.

This can often be caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain which tablets can correct.

GO TO A DOCTOR.

p.s. Although it can be difficult to discuss issues like this I am sure your family would rather know so talk to them as well.

[maggiebee]

Would you be able to phone or e-mail Samaritans? They deal with callers with similar problems on a daily basis. I feel you may, at the end, be steered towards your GP, but you will be given the time and space to explore your feelings totally confidentially.

[Tilly2]

I'm still interested in the tests you took. Were they on the internet?

[coldstream-1971]

Hi there, I was very to sad to read your story. It really depends on your age as to how you can get advice. Firstly, usually your parents are the people to speak to. Have you tried to speak to them,as I am sure they would be very upset to learn of your distress. I am a mum and I hope my children would come to me first so that they could tell me how they are feeling. I would let them know how precious they are and give them a loving cuddle and listen to what is troubling them. Please try to let them know how you feel. If you feel that you are unable to do this, at least try. Or have you any brothers or sisters who can help Otherwise there would always be someone to help and listen to you at your school and they would know how to give you support. We all sometimes have experienced some kind of strange feelings which we cannot explain and it depends whether you are male or female as this makes a lot of difference to what you are going through and how you are feeling. Please do not think that the world would be a better place without you. Remember your parents / grandparents, brothers or sisters love you very much and would want to help you. I hope are able to talk to someone soon. Best wishes.

[Buenchico]

An online test approved by the NHS:
http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/depression.aspx

Something here might be relevant to you:
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/for_children_young_people

However, if you're brave enough to post here then you ARE brave enough to talk to a doctor. You've got nothing to lose by it (and possibly a great deal to gain from it). Go do it!

[Old_Geezer]

I wonder if I should read anything into the name you have chosen, weird invisible girl, re how you see yourself. You sound like the standard teenager to me. These tests, from woman's magazines possibly ? Go check with your GP if it's worrying you, to get yourself assured that all is well.