More Than Sad: Teen Depression (clip 1 of 5)

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's campaign to educate teens about depression and what to do if you or a friend is depressed. Depression is a medical illness and is treatable - don't be afraid to ask for help! If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs to talk to someone please call 800-273-TALK (8255).

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[PeaceLoveAndVicodin]

I am depressed, I know this. My main problem is that I have two parents in denial about my condition. I also have Aspergers, a side effect of which is having extreme difficulty in discerning my emotions. Ergo, I can't really talk about feelings because it is unbelievably frustrating to figure them out.

I have also been emotionally abused my whole life, so it's next to impossible for me to actually talk to someone about my problems.

I'm at the point of wanting to end my life. I'm so confused.

[AFSPNational]

@PeaceLoveAndVicodin i am so sorry you are hurting. Can you talk to your doctor or school counselor? Depression is treatable. Please call 800-273-TALK if you are feeling suicidal, help is available.

[Annareallyphycho]

I think i have depression for over 1 year and the last 2 months things got worse.And i'm thinking of killing myself but then i think of the people that really love me and i don't want them to get hurt.

What can i do? :'(

[AFSPNational]

@Annareallyphycho depression is a medical illness that can be treated. Make an appointment to see your doctor or if you are in school see a counselor, talk to your parents. Tell someone you need help. And if you are in crisis call 800-273-TALK (8255).

[GeorgiaZippyBennett]

I need help Please helpme

[AFSPNational]

@GeorgiaZippyBennett If you need help call 800-273-TALK (8255). Help and hope is available 24/7.

[DDHyuugaman]

Teen depression is so wide spread. The reason it leads to so much death and crime is due to the fact that parents ignore it, in turn fueling it.

[EarlyBirdie82]

I started bawling within seconds because I realized I have all these symptoms.... I really wish I could get help without having to tell my parents...

[TheDepressionProject]

check out you tube channel "the depression project"

[mintybros423]

I suffer from depression bad. I do self harm myself to prepare for suicide, I think about suicide everyday, and my mum saw the cuts on my wrist once, she took all my things away and told me to grow up; I have no self confidence; i hate my body, my looks; I'm so distracted by this, the school phoned my mum and adviced medical help... I'm not mad, just upset scared and I dunno what to do, I don't want to kill myself? But I feel I have to, too keep everyone happy, to join my brother, to stay away

[rancosys]

FOR NOW I DECIDED TO LIVE ALONE... NOW IM TRYING TO BE BUSY MOST OF THE TIEM AND DOING EXCIRSES... In Africa most of the people they dont undrestand about depression i new it after reading some atticles..

[rancosys]

Hi Guys..

IM real know that im repressed..for long time now... i can get consetrate on doing some thing this affecting my study... i feel better when im alone.. I can't understand my self. Overthinking is affecting me for sure.. BUT I CAN'T SPEEK OUT MY PROBLEM..! i do have a long term plan but I CAN NOT FOCUS...

[sianp0ppy]

@iammindless27 I know what you mean, my parents tell me I'm just dramatic when I bring up the very idea of depression, it's making me worse.

[JMtheCONQUERER]

@PeaceLoveAndVicodin -----I can't really talk about feelings because it is unbelievably frustrating to figure them out.-----

I know exactly what you mean. the word I was going to use was impossible. your definitely not alone.

[AFSPNational]

@MWSNgaming - Please tell your doctor that the medications are not working. you might need to try a different dosage or another medication. You should also try talk therapy. Research shows that medication plus therapy works best in treating depression.

[PLayAshEFF72]

I use marijuana to self medicate from my constant depressed mindstate. It only makes things worse once it wears off, but its the only thing that makes me feel a little better

[ilikestosayshi]

To people reading this:

Don't be like me. The only reason why I was diagnosed with depression is because I attempted suicide. There was so much pain in trying to get better. Don't let it be a secret. I'm so young. I'm a teenager like many of you, but I suffer from this disease. Don't let it consume you like it did to me. If you think you have depression, then PLEASE get HELP.

[aleprbla]

@SMOFG wow, just last month i started : 1000 more days till I graduate, 1000 more days to go...got i wanna leave now