Coming to terms with depression, what to do?

[jjsmitty]

I feel like i've finally hit it, finally said to myself that I am depressed, but i'm not sure what to do.
I've had depressive feelings for years, I feel worthless, like there's no point, I feel guilty about things that I can't affect, I can't sleep, i've lost my appetite. I can't study, I can't concentrate, I don't go out anymore, my bike's been sat in the shed for months, things that used to give me pleasure now don't. I don't really care about how I look anymore, I lose my temper at the drop of a hat, I just don't enjoy life anymore.
It's got to the point where last night I walked to a pretty well renowned local suicide spot and just contemplated how much easier it would be, and then got angry at myself for being too much of a coward. I'm just really down and struggling but I don't know what to do, I don't know where to turn?

Hopefully there's someone in the UK who can give me a few pointers, i'm serioisly considering going to my GP's on Monday and pouring out, is that the right thing to do?

[KarkatLuv]

I'm sorry you feel like this, you need a big hug, but my arms arn't long enough to reach wales. You definately should talk to someone, who I don't know, but you nee to let it all out on someone

[jjsmitty]

Thought i'd give you a quick update, I went to my GP's today and she was very sympathetic and understanding. She went through my problems with me and gave me some meds which should help, and has offered counselling. I also talked to my head of Sixth Form and he was very good about it, even gave me some leeway for my exams. So all in all "insert everything went better than expected meme here" :D

[PinkFloyd]

Like everyone else is saying, just let it all out. Get help from someone. I know that those anti depressant drugs don't do much. Oh yeah and have you seen the sideffects? My point is: go to a party, get in a relationship with whoever. hang in there.http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
Idk how this sounds coming from a 14 year old...

[rocketedd]

Thought i'd give you a quick update, I went to my GP's today and she was very sympathetic and understanding. She went through my problems with me and gave me some meds which should help, and has offered counselling. I also talked to my head of Sixth Form and he was very good about it, even gave me some leeway for my exams. So all in all "insert everything went better than expected meme here" :D

Hi - I feel for you - I hope all goes well it must be so hard but you have taken the steps - GP and head of year at school. With depression like a lot of things everybody is differant and you ask about side effects of meds. They can differ as well but if you try what you have been given and stick with it then be sure to let you GP know how you are. If I can say one thing that helped me - TRy and see the same GP like if you phone to get an appointment - not easy but stick to your guns so to speak.

Really hope this helps -



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[WearAngels]

I suggest, you should see a psychiatrist for you to obtain a valid consideration of you current situation. Professional adviser would be one of the solution because they were expert in that matter of yours.