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How do you know the difference between a depressed teenager and a regular teenager?
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Default How do you know the difference between a depressed teenager and a regular teenager? - 12-21-2008, 04:13 AM

I feel like I have depression, but whenever I talk to someone about it they tell me it's just part of being a teenager. How do you know if you're really depressed or just regular?
   
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Default 12-26-2008, 10:22 AM

I'm 15, I was in that boat about a year ago, I've now been diegnosed with depression and I take medication for it and also have councilingI think you should write down why youre feeling depressed. Then look at it..I think you'll be able to tell if its all dramatics or not.Also, if everyone's telling you it's just part of being a teen, it probably is!
   
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Default 12-29-2008, 06:15 PM

Depression in teenagers includes some or all of the following symptoms:withdrawal from normal activities you enjoyfeeling of hopelessness/worthlessnessinability to concentratefriends noticing you seem different/saddecreased (or increased) appetiteinsomnia, or sleeping too muchThere are more, but these are the ones I remember. I was clinically depressed at age 15. I hope you get diagnosed soon so you can do whatever it takes to be happy again. Medication (if you find one that works) and counseling can help. I ended up in a mental hospital for 5 days. It's normal to"feel"slightly sad/depressed once in awhile, but if it lasts more than 2 weeks, you should be concerned and get help. Turning to religion/spirituality may help.
   
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Default 01-02-2009, 08:53 PM

Someone who is depressed usually won't do the things that they used to love to do. They won't participate in things that they used to all the time.They also could be physcially hurting. Check out depression.com for more help.
   
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