Is this compulsive lying or depression?

Hello members of this forum... This is my first post here. I'm a healthy, "seemingly normal" 16 year old, but I have lied my whole life about anything from what my lunch was to big lies that ending up hurting people and me. I don't want to lie at all, but it just happens. My mom will ask me what I did in class and I'll change the story of what really happened, even though telling the truth would be so much better and simpler. I lie when I need to lie, but also when I don't at all. I've been fed up for so long with my lying, and I was just googling things and I found this forum...
I don't know if they are related, or if one brought on the other one, but I feel sad a lot, especially recently. I don't want to do anything or see anyone, and I'll stress about going out with friends and if I don't I'll get huge pangs of guilt. Also when I was younger I cut myself, around the age of 13. I've never told anyone about feeling these feelings, which is part of my endless lying...I know you guys must hear tons of this stuff. But I'm hoping someone will understand and give me their opinion on what I can do. Is it depression or compulsive lying, or both? What could even possibly help me?
Thank you very much

Hi, apple7! It's possible to have depression, anxiety and compulsive lying at the same time. Could you go to your regular doctor and ask him/her where you could find a good psychologist or what it is that you need? If you trust the doc, tell them about what's going on. Many people here have had a hard time because of depression or some other problem, but with support and help it's possible to feel better.

Hi,

I, too, am a lier. The sad part is that I lie when I don't have to. And, the lies are small and large as well. I don't know why I lie. I know better but when faced with having to tell the truth, especially if I view it as adverse, I will lie. Yet I know, it will be much worse when the lie is found out, and it will be found out. I hate the fact that I lie. I look at friends or family who have no problems being truthfull regardless of the situation. I keep analyzing myself and things that I have experienced trying to find a reason for lying. I also tell myself that it doesn't matter what happened. What's important is that I stop. But as all liars know, that is much easier said than done. I believe I can change, but also know I need help doing so. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Lostdog

Thank you Jasmin for the advice. I started seeing a psychologist last week and I'm going back once a week now; it may seem strange but you really did help me.

And dear lostdog, I would love to talk to you. I analyze myself too, all the time, and I can't find why I feel the necessity to make up my life as I go instead of truly living it. Maybe we are looking in the wrong places?

A world of luck to both of you
Apple7

((((((((apple)))))))) Let us know how you're doing! I'm glad you're seeing a psych and I hope they can help.

Iwant to let you know, I'm in the exact same boat.
I'm 16 and just realized I am a compulsive liar. Quite possibly through borderline personality disorder.
I am depressed as well, and it's hard to deal with.
I just want you to know you aren't alone.
I was relieved, almost, to read your post.
Because now I know that I'm not alone, either.

Best of luck.