-- Posted by supertrouper at 4:22 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 some of my symptoms: i cry a lot, often i dont even know exactly why i dont like to do things i used to love i never want to go anywhere with anyone (hang out with friends and stuff) i havent been able to talk to anybody about this.. is this just a phase or is it depression? -- Posted by Innuendo Girl at 4:24 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 If it's been going on for more than two weeks, it might be depression. Why don't you have a talk with a doctor about it? They can give you a test -- Posted by basketballbabe15 at 4:24 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 talk to a doctor about it -- Posted by Riot at 4:24 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 Maybe just a bit...Counselor? -- Posted by switchfoot52 at 4:24 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 yep ur depressed. i went to the dr and got meds. -- Posted by supertrouper at 4:25 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 i know that osunds like the best idea but i have a lot of trouble talking to people about this stuff... -- Posted by Innuendo Girl at 4:28 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 Quote: from supertrouper at 6:25 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 i know that osunds like the best idea but i have a lot of trouble talking to people about this stuff... the hardest part is just telling someone. can you write it down and show it to your mom or dad? that might be easier than coming right out and saying it -- Posted by xXAngelofMusicXx at 4:40 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 Honestly talk to a doctor. I have problems telling people things too, when they ask you why youve made an appointment, say you think youre depressed. theyll get you to open up enough to judge whether youre depressed or not and give you advice and show you the steps to take from there on. In the mean time, try to find someone to talk to. I know hanging out with people seems an effort, but if you just try a little bit and you do, the difference to being alone will be a step already. -- Posted by Spuddlesworth at 4:46 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 I think depression is defined by how severely depressed you are.  That is, everyone in the world is depressed to some degree, but psycologists have drawn a line in the sand and said that anyone who exhibts symptoms profound enough is classed as depressed. The real issue is that you're feeling down all the time.  I hope you can find someone to talk to about this... there's no harm in talking to a counsellor.  They're there to just talk to in times of need.  If you have any close enough friends to talk to that could help too. -- Posted by supertrouper at 4:48 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 Quote: from Spuddlesworth at 4:46 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 I think depression is defined by how severely depressed you are.  That is, everyone in the world is depressed to some degree, but psycologists have drawn a line in the sand and said that anyone who exhibts symptoms profound enough is classed as depressed. The real issue is that you're feeling down all the time.  I hope you can find someone to talk to about this... there's no harm in talking to a counsellor.  They're there to just talk to in times of need.  If you have any close enough friends to talk to that could help too. thanks so much -- Posted by whips handcuffs at 9:50 pm on Oct. 31, 2008 Quote: from switchfoot52 at 4:24 pm on Oct. 24, 2008 yep ur depressed. i went to the dr and got meds. can't exactly make a diagnosis over the internet. you may have depression if it's continued for over two weeks. but it could also be other things. a lot of teens feel depressed, but most of them don't have depression. i'd suggest seeing a counselor to start with.