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Posted 10/12/2009 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
How can you tell when you are depressed??? I don't know. I mean, I've been to counseling, etc. And my last counselor wanted to have me hospitalised, but my mom wouldn't let them. I'm not even sure if I didn't want to go. To get away from everything. cry
Posted 10/12/2009 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mousegirl,

WElcome to the depression forum. I guess if you are going to counseling, that shows that something is wrong, especially if they wanted to hospitalize you.

Depression gives you a feeling of sadness, and nothingness. You cry often over nothing. Also a lack of energy. I have been fighting depression for probably over 30 years. I had it as a teen. But didn't go on medications for years. Dealt with it through counseling and reading books. REad posts, read books. That is a sure way of learning about depression.

I hope that you feel better soon. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Best wishes,

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/12/2009 11:38 PM (GMT 0)

Mousegirl, hang in there. Being a teenager with depression is tough. When you get upset, try writing your thoughts and feelings in a journal- tell your counsellor exactly what you are feeling. I will post some websites here that you can have a look at that might help you out also:

All the best, hang in there- it does get better

Maz XX

Posted 10/12/2009 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
Free CBT Online/MoodGYM 

http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

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Teen Help:

Nine.org

 

Posted 10/13/2009 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
some clear signs are:

1. sleep disturbance

2.over sleeping, missing appts.

3. lack of energy.

4. emotional instability

5. withdrawal from friends, society and things you enjoy

6. eating issues, home duties, cleanliness-letting things go, and ourseves as well.

7. becoming distant, fatigued, confused and disconnected.

hope this helps. obviously others. keep well and talk with your doctor. jamie

dx, mdd, severe borderline personality disorder

Posted 10/14/2009 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanx, I'll check out those websites.
Posted 10/15/2009 9:26 AM (GMT 0)
popping in to see how you are. keep posting. wishing you well. with compassion. jamie :-)
Posted 10/15/2009 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't checked out the sites yet but I plan on it. It was pretty bad yesterday, plus my dad lost his job. =[ Lots of stress.
Posted 10/16/2009 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
sorry to hear that. you are both in my thoughts and prayers. stay strong and know that we are here for you. jamie
Posted 10/19/2009 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you.
Posted 10/20/2009 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
I'm actually feeling quite better today. idk y....
Posted 10/20/2009 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
Mousegirl,

I am happy that you feel better today. That is wonderful news.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/20/2009 8:38 PM (GMT 0)

Herve Miroslav said..


5. No advertising or links to advertising or "Spam" is permited (including signatures). 

You are making a mockery of illness. Please read the forum rules before posting again- I have alerted admin to your OT comments.
Posted 10/21/2009 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm doing what??? =[
Posted 10/21/2009 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
Not you, Emily. Mazfire edited out a piece of spam from Herve Miroslav. You're great! Hope you're feeling okay.

serafena
Posted 10/23/2009 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Oh. Alright... feeling okay today. Really i just want to stay home and sleep for a week straight.
Posted 10/26/2009 11:24 AM (GMT 0)
rest is good, so is sunshine. glad that you are starting to feel better emily. jamie. keep being positive and remember each new day is just that! new!! peace. jamie
Posted 10/26/2009 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
thank u. i still feel very tired. physically and emotionally. im working on it tho.
Posted 10/26/2009 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Mousegirl,

Try to take this one day at a time. As Jamie said, getting out in the sunshine is good. If you are having any. It has been gloomy here for weeks. I take vitamin D3 to help me when it is like this. You might wnat to try that.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/27/2009 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Its gloomy here too. I might try that though. Last night was definitely not the best nite of my life. =[
Posted 10/27/2009 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Mousegirl,

I hope that you are feeling better today.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/28/2009 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanx. I am a little. Its still rainy and gloomy but its brightened up more than it was. So thats a plus. Currently, my main problem at the moment is sleeping.. =[
Posted 10/29/2009 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
Have you ever tried meditation? It helps me go to sleep at night, and if I wake up and can't go back to sleep, I do it again. You should check it out, it really relaxes you.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/29/2009 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
No, I've never tried that. Thanks I'll look it up.
Posted 10/29/2009 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
It takes practice. But realize when you are practicing it, you are actually doing it. And it gets easier as time goes on.

It puts you in a wonderful place where you are aware of things that you didn't pay attention to before. Good things.

I will help you with it if you want. Just let me know.

Hugs, Karen
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