Am I going to get depressed?

[whereismymind]

I've been feeling crap lately and I've been arguing a lot with my dad and haven't slept much no matter how hard I try to, I spoke to my mum about it because she'd been depressed for 2 years it turns out that my grandad on her side is in a deep depression and I take after my mum with a lot of things does this mean I'm going to end up with depression at some point?

[Haven]

I don't really think that anyone is ever going to be able to completely tell you, or anyone, that they're going to become depressed - especially since there are so many factors that can play into this state of mind and whether or not someone is or isn't depressed. There's a possibility that the stuff that has been happening in your life is going to make you more prone to feeling depressed, but all in all no one can really tell you specifically if you're going to become depressed.

But I will say that, despite what's going on in your life, you can still try to make the best of a bad situation. When it comes to arguing with your dad, I totally go through the same thing. My father and I can barely handle a conversation without arguing, and the ones which we don't argue in, we still disagree constantly. Either way, he's still my father just as your dad is still your father. We can't choose our families, but we can choose our battles and whether or not we decide to continue arguing or not. Sometimes it's better to just walk away, rather than putting yourself in a situation where you know you're going to leave feeling worse off about yourself. Perhaps instead of getting riled up by your dad, just keep calm and speak softly. Make him feel like the bigot for getting so angry, and don't allow what he says to affect you. When we're upset, we say things we don't mean, and exchange words that inevitably have no value in them by any means.

But there is a potential for you to be more prone to depression, especially being that in parts it's an inherited disease through genes from your parents. That doesn't mean you'll definitely end up depressed, but you do have a better likelihood. Just try to take things one step at a time, and tackle issues as they come. Don't be afraid to talk to someone around you and get their advice either. And if you feel like you're having symptoms of depression, don't hesitate to try and see someone - either for clinical advice, or medicine. Whichever you prefer.

I wish you luck though, and don't be afraid to ask for help alright? :)
~Wayne

[whereismymind]

ok thanks 4 the advice :)

[closed]

It can be genentic, but it's up to you. You may have all your grandparents and parents depressed and be happy... It's all about you, How you exeprience things, How do you look at the world!
Positive thinking will keep you away from depression... Negative thinking will drive you closer to it...
You just need to try hard and find the full half of the glass! pull yourself together and fight for your happines! Don't give up!!:hug:

I know you can do it!

Good Luck

[blah_x]

i cant give you advice... except tell you that i know what your going through to a certain degree. I beleive that depression is a frame of mind people find themselves falling into, and as soon as you do it is time to get help. its to late for me, but not for you! my opinion anyway.
so u know where i am if u want to chat.
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