Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Depression

Video from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression.

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[whiteheart747]

I want to tell my parents that I have pretty much all the symptoms described here, and that I've been feeling this way for a few months now, but I just don't think they will take me seriously. They will probably put it down to stress at school or boredom- but I know it's much bigger than that. Every time is see a guy walking Dow the road with a girl or a wife of whatever, I get a massive tightness in my chest which feels like it physically hurts. The only person who can really make me feel any

[NIMHgov]

NIMH cannot provide specific medical advice and urges you to talk to a qualified mental health or health care provider. A school counselor, a relative, or other trusted adult may be able to assist you as well.

You can find general coping tips in our Depression booklet on our website. Email us at nimhinfo@mail.nih.gov for more info.

[Graham Gordon]

I don't know if I have depression. My feeling is more of emptiness. I have no interest in anything. I left Secondary school 4 years ago and still havent done anything, which is worrying my parents. the only thing that interests me is drinking, which I do more often than I should. I don't feel unhappy all the time. sometimes, maybe 50% of the time, but the other 50% is mostly indifference to everything, and general emptiness. Do you think this is depression or something else entirely.

[NIMHgov]

NIMH cannot provide specific medical advice. It might help to talk to a qualified mental health or health care provider about your concerns. Email us at nimhinfo@nih.gov for more info.

[Sophz235]

I've felt the same as these people did for a while, but I'm so scared to seek medical help :( I've tried talking to my mum but she doesn't seem to take it seriously

[NIMHgov]

NIMH cannot provide specific medical advice and urges you to talk to a qualified mental health or health care provider. A school counselor, a relative, or other trusted adult may be able to assist you as well.

You can find general coping tips in our Depression booklet on our website. Email us at nimhinfo@mail.nih.gov for more info.

[ScottThought]

Dynamic Meditation changed my life and eased my depression symptoms. Beat depression through EXPRESSION

[Maryann Deweerd]

you speak for me and many...i guess were not alone

[Tommi lee]

It usually helps me /watch?v=GnESzMXUcRk

[Onderwish]

Depression is a mere obstacle on your pursuit too happiness, learn to vanquish it with happiness, go outside take a walk do something different with your life. Have a friend to help you out or support you through it, but at the end of the day it is your own depression...your evil twin shadow, don't let him bring you down, get back up, keep faith and stay strong. I have went through depression,all i needed to do was to understand myself as a person, composing music was also my way out.

~Aaron

[dawnloveshorses]

Great video. I suffered with fear and anxiety that lead to depression and I know how paralyzing this can be. It does help to understand what is happening. Thanks for this video

[ivegotabfmv]

Ive been in therapy for almost 2 years and the only people who know are my family. Although I have made progress from the not eating and getting out of bed stage I struggle. It takes all my energy to hide it from the "real" world. I'd love to scream my feelings out but I just can't

[best496]

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[dollybrolly27]

Yes you are. There are different types of depression. The best thing is to reach out to you local GP to find the best course of action

[xtwosidedthorn]

I do not know if I have depression or not. I have low self esteem issues, I have had friends who hate me for no reason, pulling me down even more, starting question about my self. I cry every other day, but when I cry I feel so worthless, hopeless and I even start to hate myself. I have self harmed before because I do not know how to control or channel the pain anymore.. I don't bleed, but it does leave scabs.. Can anyone tell me roughly if I am dealing with some form of depression or not?

[TheRealityisOne]

Depression comes and goes.