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Question: I have depression, can my high school do anything for me?

(Posted by: Everything Happens For a Reason on 2010-02-08 01:34:22)

I'm living with depression and I'm always crying and irritated its hard for me to go through high school and I've been having a lot of absences.I was in the 11 grade but they just moved me to the 12, I have all my credits and enough regents passed to graduate. I feel like theres nothing useful in my life, I'm so nervous and irritated, All i wish i could do is sleep all day long. I'm usually suffering form depression but whats making it worts this time its that i took some Regents and even tho i passed them, the grade was not as high as i wanted and I'm lonely i never go out. Can my high school help me in anyway besides counseling?

Posted by: boystownhotline on 2010-02-08, 03:33:21

Certainly your high school can help you, and they should want to. Have you spoke with anyone at your school yet? Your best bet would be to talk with the school guidance counselor, a teacher you trust, or even an administrator you feel comfortable with. With that being said, they can help with the academics part. They will be able to help address some of the issues you have revolved around attendance, moving up to 12th grade, and any fears you are having. It would be best to just write out a list of any questions and (or) concerns you are currently having. After you have done this, go ahead and talk with someone at your school. They will for sure want to help you, and if they can't, they will at least point you to the appropriate person. The feelings you have right now are very common. Things will improve for you, and it will start by talking with someone at school. The depression is something that needs attention as well. You should not have to feel this way, and deal with it alone. If you have not spoken to your parents about it, then you should. Crying all the time is not healthy, let those around you help you. Possibly, you are so stressed with school that it is taking over you emotionally. From what you say, you are doing GREAT in school. Even with attendance issues, you are still moving up a grade and passing everything. Granted, you didn't get as high of a score as you wanted on a test. Unfortunately, that happens at times. We can not change the past, we just have to learn from our mistakes to make a better future. You truly will benefit from talking with someone. Start with writing out your thoughts and feelings. Then next, talk with mom and (or) dad about the depression and school. This will get them involved and you will have them as support when you talk to your school. At the Boys Town National Hotline, we have counselors available 24/ 7 at 1-800-448-3000. We provide a crisis line to children, and parents. If you want to talk about this in more depth, please do not hesitate to reach out and give us a call. Things will get better, Counselor, Mandi

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Posted by: Zena'Baby,x on 2010-02-08, 01:39:54

Most schools have a school counciller; and can then refier you to other things such as external councillers and other speccialists. At my school we have a 'SEAL' block, which helps kids from anger issues to depression, and gets them help, supports them, and stuff, as i dont go to school much they have got me with outside agents, and helped me with extending c/ w dates... Hope this helps; ask your parents if you can to try and find out about it, or ask a teacher you trust Zena x

Posted by: J A on 2010-02-08, 01:41:21

Living with depression sucks and it can be soo hard! But you don't have to. There are medication to help you. Have a parent call a psychologist to make sure its not a mental illness like bipolor. Tell your parents your symptoms and see if they can help. If you happen to have trouble communicationg with them, (teens) try webmd.com They have a great source on coping and what do with depression. Don't stay quiet and reach out for help! Good lucks!

Posted by: pikachupain on 2010-02-08, 01:50:47

At this age, depression is actually common. People go through hard times at high school and things can go really wrong. for me, just a few years ago, all my friends left me alone, and i was alone for ages, with nothing to do outside classes, i got really depressed and actually considered suicide. The thing is to just keep going. eventually i got new friends, and just talking to people really helps. I got the same thing with my exams last year too, i didnt get the results i needed (i needed 4 B's and got BCCD, then appealed and got BBCC) and was depressed, the whole of the next few months i didnt do anything, but the thing is to keep trying at everything, as this year, which is my last year at school, i have friends, im doing really well in all my subjects, and im passing my preliminary exams at the moment really well.

Posted by: Jerry on 2010-02-08, 04:15:58

There is a relationship between melatonin, which is produced by the brain during sleep, and the neurotransmitter, serotonin, which has been shown to be low in people suffering from depression. Although pre-teens need around the same sleep time as adults, teens may need up to 9.5 hrs. The thing is, many teens are naturally predisposed to, or habitually prefer to stay up late, and get up late, but societal, and school demands are such as to often preclude this. Some schools are changing their timetables to accomodate this, but they are, so far, few, and far between. Get bright light on awakening, preferably for 2 hrs, but at least 30 mns, to reset your circadian rhythm. It's also a good idea to get bright light again in the evening, so you cover a daily span of 14 hrs; say 7 - 7.30 AM and 7.30 - 9 PM, then reduce light levels to simulate approaching darkness, in preparation for sleep. Depression impairs cognitive functioning, and can cause insomnia, which is addressed on pages 1, and O, at your-mental-health.8m.com/ blank_25.html Take the depression quiz at blackdoginstitute.org.au and print the result. Take to a doctor, for tests. I advise against the use of antidepressants for those less than around 24 -25, due to their increased risk of suicide, homicide, or aberrant behaviour. Many of those who use antidepressants report feeling loss of emotions, and/ or a feeling of being "zombified ". The rate of side effects is around 25% - 30%, and something that they don't tell people is that these can include, rarely, permanent sexual dysfunction, inorgasmia (inability to climax) and involving, in males, the total inability to attain an erection. I believe that it is wise not to take such risks unnecessarily, without at least first trying the alternatives. If antidepressants are offered, say "thank you very much, doctor ", and pocket the prescription, but don't fill it until giving the alternative treatments a good tryout. Antidepressants will still be available, if required, (unlikely) but it's best to avoid the risks, and side effects, if at all possible. I only recommend their use as a treatment of first choice in exceptional circumstances. Check out: articles.mercola.com/ sites/ articl… and related articles and suiciderateup.wordpress.com Most doctors, are only taught: "antidepressants, therapy, and if resistant, ECT ", and both they, and psychiatrists (who are too busy to pass on their knowledge of other treatments, if they are aware of such) may be receiving rewards, or inducements/ freebies from pharmaceutical companies, to prescribe their brands. View articles.mercola.com/ sites/ articl… and articles.mercola.com/ sites/ articl… See pages 3, and b, at 8m.com, for effective, non medication based depression treatments. Try them for 3 - 6 months, to see if they are sufficient. If not (which is unlikely) the core treatments should still be maintained, as neither antidepressants, nor St. John's Wort, or supplements should be relied on as the sole treatment for depression. Always check out medications first at drugs.com & rxlist.com & iguard.org and read any inserts, or labels. Be on the alert for any of the abovementioned effects. Wean off antidepressants in accordance with theroadback.org/ workbook.htm I suggest that you use the many teen resources on page 2, at 8m.com. Most people these days are deficient in vitamins, minerals, and/ or Omega 3 fatty acids, so a sensible approach is to test for, and address any which are found, because they may well be the cause, or exacerbating the depression. Note that St. John's Wort usually takes 2 - 6 weeks to start reaching maximum effectiveness, and there are things you need to know about it, so don't just pick up the first one you see in a supermarket and expect instant results. Check out the information provided, particularly the SJW & HYPERICUM websites, and choose an EFFECTIVE brand! Perika, Jarsin, or Kira are recommended. See wiki.answers.com/ Q/ Can_you_take_St_Johns_Wort_and_5-HTP_at_the_same_time Google: "St. John's Wort; 5-htp " Teens tend to want things: "right here; right now " and 5-htp acts quicker, but use a maximum daily dosage of 50 mg. Read: When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens by Bev Cobain R.N. C., & Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression by Lisa M. Schab, & Understanding Teenage Depression: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management by Dr. Maureen Empfield and Nicholas Bakalar, & A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression by Gary E. Nelson, "Mom, I Hate My Life! ": Becoming Your Daughter's Ally Through the Emotional Ups and Downs of Adolescence (A Hand-in-Hand Book) by Sharon A. Hersh, from your bookstore, or more media is at Amazon.com searchbar: teenage depression.