People who are depressed might not figure it out early on. But over time, they know that something is different about themselves, they start missing the way they used to be, and they do get comments from family and friends about the way they are.
However, the internet is changing things so quickly now that a person who considers whether they are depressed can do some research right away and see if they have the symptoms of depression. I think that helps a lot of people figure it out today. Before the internet they might have never figured it out.
There are different degrees of depression, too. There is everything from mild depression that is associated with an event or a period of time to severe, chronic depression that is a lifelong battle.
You are a smart, alert teen who is pretty aware of her own self and the life around her. I would not be surprised at all if you are suffering from a mild depression. The things that you say about a lack of caring, an increase in sleep, a weight gain, your moodiness, your grades falling and your inclinations sometimes to hurt yourself all say hey, there's something that's off right now.
What kind of violent and controlling family atmosphere are you in the middle of? Has no one noticed that your grades are falling and that you're feeling a little withdrawn? Do you have siblings? How recent was your parents' separation?
I'm really sorry that you're going through this right now, sardonyx memoirs. It does sound to me that you might benefit from some therapy right now. I have gone through a serious depression myself and nothing helped me more than talk therapy. Is this something you would be interested in? Do you think it might help?
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People who are depressed might not figure it out early on. But over time, they know that something is different about themselves, they start missing the way they used to be, and they do get comments from family and friends about the way they are.
However, the internet is changing things so quickly now that a person who considers whether they are depressed can do some research right away and see if they have the symptoms of depression. I think that helps a lot of people figure it out today. Before the internet they might have never figured it out.
There are different degrees of depression, too. There is everything from mild depression that is associated with an event or a period of time to severe, chronic depression that is a lifelong battle.
You are a smart, alert teen who is pretty aware of her own self and the life around her. I would not be surprised at all if you are suffering from a mild depression. The things that you say about a lack of caring, an increase in sleep, a weight gain, your moodiness, your grades falling and your inclinations sometimes to hurt yourself all say hey, there's something that's off right now.
What kind of violent and controlling family atmosphere are you in the middle of? Has no one noticed that your grades are falling and that you're feeling a little withdrawn? Do you have siblings? How recent was your parents' separation?
I'm really sorry that you're going through this right now, sardonyx memoirs. It does sound to me that you might benefit from some therapy right now. I have gone through a serious depression myself and nothing helped me more than talk therapy. Is this something you would be interested in? Do you think it might help?
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