If you Think You might have depression, you should tell an adult that you trust, they can help you either tell your parents, or find some form of treatment for you. If you are not comfortable talking to any adults, tell a friend.
Now, there are new treatment options available to you then there were in your parent's day. Most people do not end up in mental hospitals as inpatients. in serious cases, one may spend the night if having suicidal tendencies. Then there is Medication, some common medications are Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. But the most common method of treatment is something called PSYCHOTHERAPY, basically, all you do is talk to a therapist for 45 minutes once a week, or more.
Being Depressed is nothing to be ashamed of. Hope you feel better.

Some signs of depression are:

-Feeling sad or blue.
-Not enjoying activities you used to enjoy
-Inability to concentrate or difficulty making decisions.
-Difficulty coping with stress
-Difficulty facing the day
-Not sleeping well, waking up too early, or sleeping too much
-Feeling anxious or worried
-Loss of energy
-Feeling "stressed out" all the time
-Feeling agitated, unable to sit still, or feeling slowed down
-Feeling hopeless
-Feeling guilty or worthless
-Increase or decrease of apetite.

You don't have to have all thease signs to have depression. If you are experencing any of thease symptoms, please talk to your doctor or pediatrician.
 
 

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