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Depression

Evie1Senior Contributor

Depression

I'm so scared I might have depression I feel I falling into the trap of depression been feeling low for now 14 days usually that's length of time u need b4 u get a proper screening for depression I'm scared my results will come back positive I can't live with depression and anxiety and PTSD I don't my motivation to go I wanna help young people with depression I can't I can't give up on the youngsters can someone tell me what depression is as I don't understand it it's not explained in my course

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Unknown userMember

Re: Depression

depression is a serious mood disorder but I guess you can say its complex.. I don't think its the same for everyone there's different types of depression. What are your main symptoms? If you don't mind me asking.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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hi @Evie1
im sorry that your fearing the depression diagnosis but I also noticed that you said you have PTSD. Apart of ptsd is actually depression and anxiety, its very hard not to have depression and anxiety when you have a ptsd diagnosis. it all blends together

I have ptsd, anxiety, depression and BPD so happy to chat to you. what is it that scares you about having depression?

We have some factsheets here that you can have a look at for depression and many other conditions, along with treatments as well. ill link it here for you so you can have a look.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Factsheets

you can find the fact sheets about depression and other conditions in the link above.

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Evie1Senior Contributor

Re: Depression

I self harm and fell low today I'm not going to self harm and I've been crying

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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@Evie1 I'm sorry you feel you might have depression...and I can understand you don't want to lose your motivation. Depression scares me too.

However, if you are diagnosed with it, that means that you can get help for it...medication and /or counselling. So it need not stop you from helping young people. But I hope your mood lifts and this isn't necessary.

I hope you find the factsheets that Outlander linked to helpful. Please take care.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Depression

I cross-posted with you, @Evie1 ...I'm sorry you're still feeling low again today. Can you do some things to look after yourself and treat yourself today?

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NiteKatSenior Contributor

Re: Depression

Hi @Evie1

We are just letting you know that we are looking out for you, as fellow forum members will be. Hope you are safe currently 🙂

Thanks, NiteKat (mod)

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Evie1Senior Contributor

Re: Depression

I feel very worried today I cried because I was bullied and I'm sick of people not seeing me and my lived experience positively I'm already self blaming I don't need some guy in my class who dosent what's he's talking about blaming me for something I don't do I don't constantly bring up my personal he right we have a right to learn but he's got no right to hurt me and verbally abuse me in front of another student and I already complained about him to my teacher but he should feel bad for his cruel works and I'm very fragile and vulnerable he should of known that

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lolaSenior Contributor

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Hi @Evie 1,
So sorry to her you have experienced this bullying from a class mate. Hopefully you can have further discussions with your teacher so that it can be resolved.
Hope you are feeling better today and are safe.
regards
lola [mod]

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Evie1Senior Contributor

Re: Depression

My chest is sore and I'm not keen on going to hospital

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