I need advice with possible depression?

[Anonymous]

I feel like sometimes the things that people are telling me are signs of depression are actually all in my head. I've thought about suicide a lot in the past six months but I know I'm too weak to actually do it. However at the same time I feel like I'm just exhibiting these behaviors and thought to be an attention whore. I can't go to a therapist because the one nearest to me is too far away (I also can't drive and my parents refuse to believe there's anything wrong with me so they won't take me.) I know I'm using this app to vent which is probably not good, but I just need advice because I feel like the advice I've been given is extremely biased and not helpful. Advice on anything really (how to get help or just personal opinions) would be appreciated.

[0112358]

Thinking about suicide a lot is outside the normal range. If you’re not actually suicidal that’s good, but it’s enough for me to say if you can spend time and energy on your mental heath that’s a legit goal for you.

If you lack any other resources you might start with moodgym which is an online tool for doing cognitive behaviour therapy on your own.

[djmzes]

Simple

[djmzes]

All is in u... accept what you are
And do not see the world based on other... but urself...
Be honest to urself and integrity

[Randomawkwardness]

I mean you could be slightly depressed but you're not actually fully depressed if you aren't actively trying to take your life I think. It's more likely you're changing body and stuff tho

[Asker]

That's what my parents think too

[Randomawkwardness]

I would give it a little time and try to see if you're wanting to go to that extreme because of small things you over thought it reacted to or if it's actually depression

[jessicarosen]

It sounds like it's definitely biased. And that you've considered suicide is serious. You really need to see a professional. Do you have friends or family you can talk to about things?

[Asker]

My family thinks it is 100% horomones so they won't even consider taking me. Telling friends about it makes me feel too guilty so I'd rather not drag them into it.

[jessicarosen]

I would be happy to listen and help.

[Asker]

Thanks

[0112358]

I’m not sure what it’s “100% hormones” means. I mean that means it’s real?

To be clear, depression in general is not “being sad because something bad happened”. That’s called -grief- Depression is an inability to be happy and mental state of seeing everything negatively and yes it quite often CAN be hormonal but that even more emphasizes you can’t just “snap out of it”

[Asker]

By 100% hormones I mean that my family are saying that I'm just going though a teen faze thing and saying it will go away

[0112358]

I think there is a substantial chance that you will be better in 10 years then now.

I don’t think that’s a reason to ignore building better mental health habits

[Asker]

Yeah I hope

[Jackpot1977]

Go to your family doctor talk to them about this and your parents will not be able to ignore it anymore

[Asker]

Thanks

[heypeople115]

Um I can realate all u have to do is stay close to your friends and family and if u have a boyfriend tell him how ur feeling and ask him to compliment and talk to u

[Asker]

I have one friend and I have pushed him completely away because of this. So I would If i still had the opportunity, but thanks.

[heypeople115]

Well I tell all my friends not to even try because we'll its not something that. Can be undone and don't start cutting your wrist please i like watching out for people even the ones I don't know

[heypeople115]

My ex girlfriend had problems like this and if she commited suicide I would have tried so I had to leave her I love but I can't go through that pain

[Asker]

It may sound stupid and you've probably heard this before but cutting takes all the pain and just focuses it to physical. I wouldn't wish pain like that on anybody so I make sure my friends dont get involved to protect them of it.

[heypeople115]

Yes and keep your self from it ok and if u need any advice I love giving it I'm not kidding LMAO and if u want to ask out a guy and not sure how ask another guy ok

[Asker]

I really appreciate your help. I feel slightly better just getting this all out of my system ya know?

[heypeople115]

Ya just talk it out talk to ur favorite people and the ones that make u laugh

[Asker]

I'm the kind of person that when I get sad I like to push people away. So right now I dont have anyone.

[DaMack999]

Why don't u talk to professional. Like a doctor or psychiatrist.

[Asker]

I honestly dont have access to one that I know of.

[DaMack999]

Google it. There are online onces too.

[Ciaran_2000]

Yeah I'm in a fairly similar situation so I'd like advise too

[Reddwolf]

PM me and you can vent or talk and I can help you

[outside_Toronto]

Its all in your head

[Asker]

Bro u right