Hi I'm a teenager and I've been messin' with depression for three years which is pain because, as a juvenile, that's a pretty decent bite out of my lifetime.
It started gradually but was generally easy to ignore because I had pals at school, but then I moved and I've been at this other school for the past two years and, not that it's bad (the teachers tend to be pretty chill), I'm just not much up for it or the people here.
It's gotten pretty bad at times but my guardian knows about it kind of and has me on this medicine nonsense (Zoloft, 25MB) but he's a little stubborn with it.
Everything I used to like isn't fun or worthwhile anymore, and all I want to do is sit here. I've had pretty good grades but they've all dropped significantly because I justd on't really care. I just went to the E.R but, since I'm too logical and overthinking-y (and therefore won't kill myself), my dad turned away from like a uh psych ward since in my state it's kind'a filled with a bunch of druggy weirdos that might stab me and I'd have to be there for a while (I kind of wanted to go).
So instead I'm gonn'a fill out papers tomorrow and uhh see some psychiatrist? But talking has never, ever proved helpful, and I've basically lost hope at this point and don't like myself much as it is.. Any, uhh, tips, or anything?
None of that 'oh it'll get better.. keep going.. people like you, it's not worth it' bullshit, please.
Severe Teenage Depression Question(s)?
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- 3+ months ago by Energyint...
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Answers (3)
If you're looking for tip's on how to talk to this psychiatrist, you'll be seeing, I can't give you much without seeming like a comfort.
I haven't seen one since I was around nine, but remember some of the very first meetings clearly. Many psychiatrists will try to find ways to relate to you in some way, such as maybe you say you like to color, they'll color with you. (That was me, and she always would color with me, or have me color things. Sorry for the childish example.) They might also try to ask about how you were before now, and how you are now. Also, it isn't embarrassing to cry, hell I cry a lot, especially when someone asks how I'm doing, and when I'm not doing well, it just makes me hurt a lot more.
Just try to be a little chill at first, and know that you can trust them. Also in a few ways try to get to know your psychiatrist, and make sure you go to some bubbly fun person who seems happy. Being around someone happy can cheer you up. Don't worry, you'll be fine really.
The first line of defense against depression and anxiety is B vitamins. Get nutritional yeast powder and/or B-100 pills. Vitamin B2 is a water soluble dye that turns urine bright yellow. When the color fades, it's time for another dose. Read some books about nutrition so you know how to eat right.