Is this normal?

430>Is it normal for a teen to be experiencing depression for over two years? Because I%26#039;m such a hypochondriac, I seriously thought that I may have cancer, but now that I think about it, I have a lot of depression symptoms. I also heard that it%26#039;s genetic, and my mom%26#039;s on anti depression meds. I%26#039;m always tired, I lost 10 pounds without doing anything, I%26#039;m not as hungry, I%26#039;m very irritable, and I have weird aches everywhere. I also cry frequently for stupid little things that shouldn%26#039;t make a person upset. I%26#039;d like to get help, but I%26#039;ve already alerted my dad, and he just says that a person %26quot;wants to be depressed%26quot;, so he tells me to get over it. If I did get help, I wouldn%26#039;t take medication, because I want to be happy on my own. I shouldn%26#039;t need drugs to be a normal person. Am I blowing this all out of proportion? Is this serious, or is it just some stupid cry for attention? I guess I%26#039;m narcassistic.
Reply:If there is a reason that you are feeling down, like you%26#039;re having problems at school, with friends, etc., then you need to try and sort those out.





However, it doesn%26#039;t sound like that. it sounds like you%26#039;ve come down with depression as a disorder. Unfortunately it can happen, and you have to see a doctor.





Let me put it another way. You must see a doctor.





Try and make sure the doctor knows about depression. If your condition is a difficult one, you may need to see a psychiatrist. That has nothing to do with you being %26quot;crazy%26quot;. Depression can happen as an illness and you might need to see a doctor who specializes in those types of illnesses to get the best help.





The doctor will very likely prescribe medication. I wouldn%26#039;t decide before you even try that you won%26#039;t take them, because if your condition is an illness, then medication is the only way we know to fix this illness.





Don%26#039;t expect a miracle cure either. Sometimes you%26#039;re lucky and the first medicine you try works wonders. More often, the doctor has to experiment with different drugs to see which one is most effective and with least side effects in your case.
Reply:talk to ur school consulur if you have one if not tell a friend%26#039;s parent you trust most maybe they can help you
Reply:You sound depressed and do not rule out medication; it could help you alot. Talk to an adult who will listen to you and can help make your parnets understand you need help. A person can not just snap out of a depression and no one wants to be depressed. You can call a crisis hotline in your area. They could be a good resource for you. Good luck
Reply:it is not narsisisstic to worry about your own well being. Your dad is an ***. One does not want to be depressed. Who in the world wakes up and says, %26quot; Hey, for the next couple of months i want to feel lower than dirt, as if my life is a huge and unending hole.%26quot; You do need to see a doctor or even a psychiatrys. meds are not the only answer. there is also consueling. although seriously depressed may need both. meds do not make you happy. they help block the bad feelings. if you feel to weird on your meds ; either to strong- cloud feeling, or too weak- still depressed doctor needs to know. i would ask your parents to set you up an appointment or set your self up one and let your paernts know. but talk to a doctor
Reply:I thought that I had cancer recently too. Actually, they haven%26#039;t been able to convince me completely that I don%26#039;t.





I think there%26#039;s a line of functionability when it comes to medication. If you function at a normal level most of the time, maybe you can get by without meds. But if the bad times are more frequent than the good times, or if they intefere with your life, or if you%26#039;re a danger to yourself or others medication is not a bad thing. Many diabetics need to take medication to live a normal life. The brain is an organ just like any other, and sometimes it needs a little help. Being a teenager, if you do go on meds, make sure you%26#039;re monitored closely, as there%26#039;s been some connection made with teens between antidepressents and suicide attempts.
Reply:i went through many similar things you did


about 4 years ago.


the way i got over those times was finding God,


and learning to confide in Him in times of darkness,


%26amp; learning to become spiritually intact.





I truly think i was depressed, and it got to the point


where i was making myself believe that i had all these


serious diseases that only made me worse, when it was all really just in my head.





in your case, it sounds like you might have depression.


Your dad is like mine, and thinks things will


get better by themselves- which is not true.


Seek counciling, or anyone who will truly listen


to you, and not judge.


Good Luck. I know how you feel.


I can promise you that things will get alot better.
Reply:have you talked to your mom? i had the HARDEST time convincing my mom i was depressed and i was very lucky and because of my parents crazy divorce the court ORDERED us to go to therapy and it was there where i was officially diagnosed depressed. no one is %26#039;just depressed%26#039; for the heck of it. it really is a disease. its caused by an imbalance between nerves in the brain. anti-depressants fix this problem (watch the video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=6vfSFXKlnO0). however this is a process which requires the little strength you have left. this includes therapy, time to figure out which anti-depressant works for you if you ever choose to take it, etc. therapy is what really helped me though. there are places out there that do therapy for free or through your insurance. i had depression for a long time and its just something i have learned to deal with and make the best out of. its all you can do. learn to cope with it and in time it will get better. i promise there is a light at the end of the tunnel :) best of luck to you!

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