Depression.i think i put it in the right thread?

I am 15 years old, and I am depressed. Please know that you are not alone in this.
Depression is not something to be embarassed over, and you need to see help from your parents, or from a trusted adult like your school counsler.
If you don’t seek help for your depression it could become quite serious. Talk to your parents — they love you and will do whatever it takes to help you get through this rough period in your life. There are options out there for subsituties for depression medication — over the counter, or knockoff brands. The point is that you cannot solve this problem by yourself – you need to talk to an adult who can help you.

Please keep your head up, because these things will change. Remember that you are not alone, and that there is always someone who cares for you. This is a rough moment in your life – but that’s just it. This is just a moment. It will pass and give way to a brighter, happier and more beautiful you than you already are.

I am a parent, and I have similar problems as you. As both, I’d like you to consider having an initial discussion with your school counselor. Since school is out, you can also find help at the state health facility. Use this initial discussion to discuss WHY you cant discuss with your parents. If the problem is NOT them, and you are safe, get this counselor to help you discuss this, with them. At this point, you will be surprised at the support they will have for you, plus you can then use insurance, if it is there. There may be medication adn I can tell you there are supplements and dietary changes that will help you , very quickly. A great thing to do as you start this process is exercise and meditation or yoga. Exercise will really quickly help you and begin to chanel endorphins that will help you feel better and sleep well! God speed, trust someone as a counselor – and let that step begin your taking control of this, now, my friend!

I too have been in your position. I am also a teen your age and I have realized that depression is all in the state of mind. No need for medical treatment nor possibly a psychologist. Please read my answer;

First off the root of depression is thinking about only ones situations such as “Why don’t I get this?” or “Why don’t I get that?” When only thinking about oneself it turns into a dark and lonely world. The situation with depression is all in the mind and it can be solved within the mind.

Okay now I want you to ask yourself these questions;

- Imagine the state of mind when in depression – everything is black, hopeless, cold – try to really feel it in the heart.
- What am I so concerned about?
- Are there thoughts that keep on repeating themselves in my mind?
- Am I only concerned about myself, my own problems and pain?
- Am I realistic about my own situation?
- Am I really helpless, hopeless, hungry, completely alone, poor and cold?
- How many people in the world are really helpless, hopeless, hungry, alone and cold?
- Try to feel some compassion for their suffering.

Please realize that there are people in this world who have to drink dirty water, eat only 1 meal a day possibly only rice for the whole family, children who get abandoned by their parents and get left off in the streets, children who get beaten by their drunk parents on an occasion, women who have to do prostitution to earn a living, women who get raped and then get left off with a baby with no child support, people who lose their families because they live in war zones and then later lose themselves.

You will keep on being depressed until you stop thinking about your own little non life threatening situations. Life threatening situations are the ones that I have named. Once you have stopped thinking about only yourself then finally will you feel free of darkness and loneliness.

**Okay now to feel good with the body naturally;

First tip; Get Active or Exercise.
When you run, jog, do jumping jacks at home, anything that gets you active you will release a natural chemical in your body called Endorphins. Endorphins are the happy chemicals you release in your body when you are being active.

Second tip; Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement

This amazing 100% natural fish oil supplement that comes from fishes is amazing. It can be bought in around a pack of 180 for around $15, that’s really cheap.You can tell your parents that it helps with memory and focusing for school, which it does and then I’m pretty sure they would buy it for you. You can find it at places such as Walmart, Zellers, Shoppers Drug Mart, ect.
Here is a beneficial list of it in point form;

* A healthier heart, with less inflammation, better levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, less prone to arrhythmias.

* A better mind, improve mood, concentration and memory.

* Healthier joints, less inflammation, pain and arthritis difficulties..

* Improvement of the immune system, colds, flues and general immunity.

* Less PMS symptoms and pain in menstrual period.

* Improve quality of hair, nails and skin.

* Boost eyesight.

* Fights effects of aging, protection for cell membranes.

* Improve the general quality of your life.

* Help with children aggression, hyperactivity, depression, and anti social behavior.

Third Tip; Getting out in the sun
When you are out in the sun you gain vitamin D which makes you feel good, but remember only a few minutes of it a day. When it’s the winter there will be no sunlight, so you can buy vitamin d supplements and take them in the winter.

Please try out what I’ve put for my answer!