i've had some bad things happen to me though, like an abusive stepmom and an ignorant dad, but i still don't know why i feel this way.
i try not to dwell on bad things that have happened, you know, and think about all the great things that make life good and livable. but sometimes it's hard to find anything worthwhile...
on top of that, my body has been aching like mad. i loose feeling in my left hand sometimes and i don't know why.
can someone tell me what's going on? i think i might need help.
Answer:
Hi, you may well have depression.
Have a look at the webiste in the sources box below and take a look at the Symptoms of Depression page where you can use the checklist to give you an idea of whether you may be depressed or not.
If you do think you have depression please consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis, but don't worry there are many things you can do to improve your situation and overcome depression.
Take a look at the Self Help pages for some ideas on what you can do to help yourself.
Hope this helps.
If you dont have one, try to get a boyfriend as it should increase your mood. Pets like cats are also nice to have around if you dont have one. Since your 15 you probably are depressed about something but from experiance it should wear off soon. if it lasts more then a month see a doctor.
( maybe your pregnant, would explain it? )
That is classic depression! You probably need to be in counseling and/or on medication. There ARE treatments available; just talk to someone!
ohhh, that's a toughie, (lol, hope it made you laugh), but the thing you might need, like a famous man once said (don't know who it is, DARN) "laughter is the best medicine", if you've had a bad past, you need to change that, to stop dwelling or remembering the past, you need to make some good-a** memories to block em out, just try to get your friends encouragement, try to just sit down and think in the grass, maybe you need a puppy or bet for love since your parents were, well, they weren't the best, you need the best things in life love and laughter (and maybe some peace and quiet), music could help you relax, and on top of them all, just take a short breath every once in a while
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How old are u? could be many things...but normal people look FORWARD to a trip to france any day,right..the need for sleep is definitely a sign of depression but the hurting-thing sounds like something deeper like..bipolar ? Often we had nasty things going on in life but not all of us let it interfere with NOW and our life at present...The lost of sensation in your hand could be many signs from stress to MS so check it out with doctor,please.I hope u will go to Paris and maybe another city will give u some fresh air,ENJOY
it sounds like you have depression. what i suggest you do, and will sound stupid, but it is what psychologist get paid for--sit down and think, pick your brain, ask yourself questions like why am i depressed, what has happened in my life recently that i am feeling this way, what happened in my childhood, why do i feel like i need to hurt myself, why do i feel like i dont care, etc. the sooner you understand what is going on in your head, the sooner you can help yourself. you might not need help if you can get to the root of your depression. if and when you do, start finding solutions and ways to fix it and make yourself feel better. it will not be easy though and will take time, but sounds like you have the willpower to do it on your own. if you ever feel like you cant and things do start getting worse, go see a psychologist and dont wait until you hit rock bottom a lot of people do, and then it is just way harder to get better. also start talking to your friends and family about whats going on with you, dont hide it anymore and tell your family how you feel about them. if you really want to know if you have depression without being seen or diagnosed, go to the library to the reference section and get the DSM-IV-TR, the manual of mental disorders. look up depression and read the signs you need to have in order to have depression then you will know for sure and you have save yourself some money and a trip to the drs!! for the other problem, it might be medical like arthritis or tendonitis, but not really sure. but if you get that pain with other pains, like chest pains, abdominal pains, etc, then you might want to research anxiety disorders and panic attacks. if not, then research medical conditions. good luck and tomorrow, go sit outside and listen to the birds or watch the clouds go by!!