Everything just seems too complicated and not worth the result. I don't see the point in getting out of bed in the morning. I can't handle it anymore.

I don't really want to go into detail but I'll just say that I'm 17 and just got my first job which I hate and really don't want to go back to school. Also dealing with parents who are morons. I could just use some support. Someone just tell me it'll get better. Never been to the doctor about Depression but I think I've had it for at least a year.:(

You really have to talk to someone and get some help. There are lots of meds out there that can really help. It does get better. Evidently you have just went through some changes and that is not helping.

What is the problem between you and your parents? Have you tried to talk to them about your depression? If so, what have they said.

What is the new job you have that you hate so much? You can always look for something else that you may like a little better.

Please let us know how you are doing as we really do care.

Hugs to you :angel:

I don't see the point in getting out of bed in the morning. I can't handle it anymore.(
Well that certainly sounds like it could be depression and I would urge you to talk to a dr. to see about treatment. Whatever the details may be it is helpful to go to therapy so that you don't have to continue feeling bad. You dont' deserve to live that way. Can you talk to your parents and let them know whats going on with you??

My parents are Russian and even though they've been living in America for 14 years they refuse to learn English very well so I can barely even talk to them. They are very dense and stubborn and will barely give me any independence. They will never understand why I'm depressed because they think I have no reason to be depressed. I'm sure they won't understand. It will be too embarrassing to tell them about it and we don't have the the money for me to get counseling.

I can't take anti-depressants because I'm on this medicine called Levexoyl (Thyroid replacement hormone), and you can't take anti-depressants with it because I guess it's a deadly combination. I have to take the thyroid medicine forever and that means no anti-depressants ever. Like I said, our insurance probably wouldn't cover therapy.

My mother is German so I understand, she called me lazy for years and had no sympathy, since I was hospitalized she's a little better about it. Did something happen to cause the depression? I'm unsure what is available to you but I'm hoping there is some way to get help. Now I know school is out for summer so you can't go that route.....can you try a samaritans hotline?? Do you go to church? Or perhaps a family friend or relative? Is there a community center in your neighborhood?

Anyone else have any ideas??

My parents sort of did the same thing with me saying what do you have to be depressed about. I can see from their perspective of paying bills, feeding six kids plus two adults, and all the things that adults have to do that somehow they forget just because you live at home doesn't mean you can't be depressed. But if you have not tried to talk to them then how do you know for sure? They love you and want the best for you so give them a chance. I am sure it is not easy for them either though coming to a new country where everything is so different and there is much they probably had to learn so that they could adapt to life in the US. You need each other. If they truly just don't understand then try calling the local mental health centers and see what you can do. A lot of them have sliding scales and they might be able to help you do something for the depression inspite of the thyroid meds. Talk to your family doctor and see what they suggest as well. Look to see if there any depression groups you can join in your area. Talk or write what is on your mind and in your heart. It doesn't have to be here per say perhaps in a notebook or on the comp. Getting it out sometimes even if you don't know why does help.

Just don't give up there are things you can do and people who can help.

Deb

Well...I have no friends. We had this strange falling out a few months ago and now I don't even have people to put on my "FavFive", so I'm pretty much alone. When I was eleven I was raped by a neighbor, he moved though I think. It felt terrible walking past that house every day. I never told anyone about it. I don't think it's my direct cause for being depressed. I just have a low self-esteem and hate my physical and mental self.

Septerra, sexual assault/abuse is the leading "messer upper". Please do not underestimate what it has done to your development. Childhood is for developing and when something traumatic happens it affects your development. As for your parents, when folks come from areas where basic survival is a struggle they do not have the luxury for the extras like mental/emotional health issues. United Way funds a lot of reduced counseling services. Can you find them in the phone book and give them a call?

I'll try to find it. :(

Does anyone know a website or something that I could read up on they psychological side-effects a sexual assault during childhood can have on a teenager/young adult? I'd like to know if that's what's causing my depression.

Septerra, PLEASE trust me on this. Get through high school (you only have ONE year left), get into college, and believe me things will change. You will have to make a bit of an effort on your own, but it's so worth it. Do something to get out of your negative environment and meet some new people worth being with. You'll thank me for it!