Question by JL: AM I IN A DEPRESSION?
I am in grade 10 right now and this whole thing started at the end of my grade 9 first semester.

IN semester 1 of grade 9, everything was great!
I had a great personality, I had allot of friends and I always had something to talk about.

After this semester ended, I never actually felt like talking again because I was never in a happy mood.
I became extremely quiet and all my friends tried to talk to me, but for some reason I couldnt maintain a conversation for more than like a minute.

In grade 10, this is still occuring.
I never feel happy, I’m always sad.
I know that I’m always like this because my social life had been destroyed.
I can’t make friends anymore, and I cannot get a girlfriend.
All my previous friends think I’m boring and not many people want top be around me.

I don’t know what caused this!
I never used to be like this!
I want the old me back but I can’t becasue I can’t make friends anymore, which i used to be able to do easily.

What is wrong with me?
I feel like i will never get a girlfriend and will never make any more friends!

Please help me with this!
What is wrong with me?
Has this happened to anyone else?
How can I fix this?
Is this a depression?

Any help would be great!

Best answer:

Answer by aterita
Mood swings are normal at this age, but if you are experiencing this for quite a long time, then you definitely seek advice from a Dr. I am quoting here from a source site for your information on Depression ” Recognizing teen depression for what it is no easy matter either. There are various depression symptoms to be on the look-out for as parents of teens, teachers, helpers, friends and influencers in the teenagers life, particularly if these depression-like symptoms are uncharacteristic of the teen, disruptive to daily life and normal functioning, leads to negative behavior that impacts or endangers the interpersonal social and family relationships, consistent low self esteem vented as either aggression and/or withdrawal and feelings of worthlessness and futility, that lasts more than two weeks and do not seem to dissipate: irrational on-going uneasiness and anxiety, interference with the ability to think clearly, notice and remember details, inability to make any/good decisions, poor performance in school, withdrawal from friends and activities, inexplicable feelings of despair, guilt, apathy, sadness and hopelessness, lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation, anger and rage, overreaction to criticism, feelings of being unable to satisfy ideals , poor self-esteem or guilt, forgetfulness, restlessness and agitation, noticeable and significant changes in eating or sleeping patterns, fatigue, insomnia, appetite disturbances, substance abuse, problems with authority, suicidal thoughts or actions. Some of these, all or a couple of these symptoms might be present which merits discussing it openly, keeping the channels of communication open, seeking professional help and counsel.”
But your case is like you are feeling sad most of the time. Analyze if there are other other problems associated like, sleep disturbance, weight increase or decrease, appetite, aggressive behavior, suicidal thoughts etc..I prefer, you must go to a Dr to get professional advice..
Wishes for you.

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