I'm worried I may be depressed?

[Pretty Panda Princess]

I'm worried I may be depressed. I know that sounds crazy, I should know, I know. But, I just don't know if it's normal what I'm feeling. My family is wonderful and I love them alot, I just don't think I can tell them this. I pray and go to church, and that hasn't helped yet. But this is the way I feel,
I feel sad about 70% of each day.
I have trouble sleeping
I even have had a couple of thoughts of suicide, not real ones,like not thinking about DOING IT, just thinking about what it would be like, you know. I just don't think I can tell anyone. What should I do?
Everyone has a reason to be depressed. It can be after good, happy things in your life have changed, or sad. There are MANY reasons to be depressed. Not just homelessness. One of my teachers once knew a girl who was perfect. She was smart, pretty, popular, had the most popular boyfriend in the school, and she committed suicide. I know I'm not popular like that, but still.
When I said perfect, I meant, It looked like she had the perfect life.
Also, could it be because I have a "friend" who won't leave me alone and is constantly invading my privacy and isn't giving me enough space to do stuff with other friends, so therefore I'm drifting away from my other friends????? Because it's hard for me to make friends in the first place, because I'm very shy, so when I have a friend I don't want to lose them. But, just wondering. could that be the reason?

[Tashay S]

well I don't know if your depressed but since your not homeless with two kids.No money until the end of the month and no one gives a **** about u. I figure u don't have a reason to be depressed

[jskellington9441]

You should probably go see a doctor and tell him exactly what you just wrote. Depression isn't something you can just halt. And even just simple thoughts of suicide isn't healthy because it can grow and manifest into other thoughts. The doctor will probably prescribe you a mild anti-depressant, but remember it's not just the pills that help, you also have to change certain things about your lifestyle, the things that trigger your depression. Keeping a journal has helped me realize where I'm at and where I've improved upon.

Good luck!

[ErrC]

you should probably talk to someone about it. counselors, school psychotherapists and peer helplines/mentors are great if they're available. if you are depressed, it isn't usually the most terrible thing. getting help will be well, helpful

[GaoFeng]

Yes, talk to someone, your doctor,is a good start, someone who can guide you. alone, this could seem like a strange and frightening experience, but you will see that once you confide in someone it is not such an insurmountable problem, and it can be overcome.

[Paulina]

I know how you feel. I was feeling like that too, for quite some time. Take some time to be by yourself, and even though it's difficult, try talking to at least person, someone who you trust the most. When I felt that way, I just cried, but then I talked to my dad, and to my surprise, he helped me. Now, I don't even THINK about what suicide is like. My dad also told me that almost everyone thinks about suicide, but the majority of people don't do it. He said that how you and I feel is normal, and pain is never permanent.