Could I be depressed?

[Anonymous]

Lately, I've been feeling unhappy. My appetite has decreased, I've lost weight, I've been having trouble concentrating, I've been crying a lot, and I've mainly been feeling very, very sad. I've tried to push it back and ignore it, but it's become very prominent over the last week or so. I don't know if I should talk to my parents or... I just don't know what to do. Please don't leave any rude opinions, I can't deal with them right now. I just need help.

[Mollyxxx]

Talk talk talk! Talk to anyone you can, don't pent anything up, and surround yourself with positive people. Find some alone time for yourself, and ask yourself why you feel this way. Perhaps write it down.

Some times there is no reason for it, and sometimes it is okay to feel sad for a bit. Take it easy - watch some tv, a movie. And then force yourself to take a walk! Fresh air will always do you good.

[EmpatheticLady]

You definitely could be depressed. I would share what you're going through with your parents and see if they recommend sending you to the doctor. If you go, know there is no shame in seeing someone to discuss it either. You cannot have these feelings taking over the point of major weight loss and having it impact school, work, time with family and friends, etc...

[Glitz_Glamour]

Yes you should talk to someone you can trust and confide in. It's not healthy to keep things to yourself when you're feeling so sad. You should never suffer in silence, so reach out to your parents or someone else close to you

[BoopPeenParty]

Talk to parents, if you're close. I've been depressed over several years until a couple of years ago. But I went to see a shrink at 18 when I didn't parents permission. But it was pretty sucky up until then

[yellowgirl00d]

Those are classic depression symptoms. What's happening?

[babeeeone]

Could be

[Anonymous]

What's wrong?