Am i actually depressed?

Im young (edited by mod) and i would like to know whether or not im depressed. I don't want to just go to my parents and say im depressed if im not sure but I also don't really trust the online quizzes (the quizzes did say i was depressed though) Anyone these are my symptoms and they have been going on since around December of 2012
- It takes like an hour and half for me to fall asleep at night
- I used to never be tired during the day but know i take naps like everyday after school
- I dont want to text or hang out with any of my friends and they are starting to think that i hate them
- People are just sooooo annoying like i dont want to be around anyone
- I almost always overeat
- I am a negative person
- Im always getting into fights with people
- I feel like i dont fit in anywhere
- I used to love doing sports and other activities but now it takes an effort on my part just to go
- I like to stay in my room a lot alone
- My grades have start slipping:(
So im really not sure if i am depressed or not so tell me what u think please!!

One other thing as much id rather people not notice if somethings wrong more and more people are noticing. My parents and friends especially

Confusedgirl77 wrote:Im young (edited by mod) and i would like to know whether or not im depressed. I don't want to just go to my parents and say im depressed if im not sure but I also don't really trust the online quizzes (the quizzes did say i was depressed though) Anyone these are my symptoms and they have been going on since around December of 2012
- It takes like an hour and half for me to fall asleep at night
- I used to never be tired during the day but know i take naps like everyday after school
- I dont want to text or hang out with any of my friends and they are starting to think that i hate them
- People are just sooooo annoying like i dont want to be around anyone
- I almost always overeat
- I am a negative person
- Im always getting into fights with people
- I feel like i dont fit in anywhere
- I used to love doing sports and other activities but now it takes an effort on my part just to go
- I like to stay in my room a lot alone
- My grades have start slipping:(
So im really not sure if i am depressed or not so tell me what u think please!!

Not to minimize, but younger people are harder to notice this stuff in. Teens are moody all around. Puberty and all

but, explain more on your mood. like what exactly goes through your head?

feel suicidal?

Me personally rarely get into fights, simply dont care enough to bother with it.

depressed people tend to isolate, over/undereat, grades can slip, are negative(or numb), hard time doing activities.

Although some of this could be explained by normal teenager stuff (teenagers tend to be a vacuum for food, impulsive emotionally, loss of priorities). The main thing that can distinguish if its teenage hormones or depression is more info on your mood, what goes through your head etc. Why is this stuff happening? the thought process behind your grades slipping, you eating more etc.

has anything happened lately? a death, breakup, bullying?

As for me, Ive felt what Im told is depressed ever since I can remember, so it is possible for a young person to be depressed.

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Confusedgirl77 wrote:One other thing as much id rather people not notice if somethings wrong more and more people are noticing. My parents and friends especially

You prefer people not know? or you do? your parents/friends do notice or dont?

Sorry you're dealing with this. It can be especially tough when you're growing up. When I went through depression, I went through the same emotions that you described. I was in denial that I was depressed actually and to be honest I wasn't sure either. If your demeanor has changed then its best to recognize the things and/or events that have occurred in your life that may be causing you this.

You can ask yourself what is causing you distress with a counselor at your school so that he/she can guide you along in this difficult time in your life. Communicating with your parents and trusted friends about what you're going through can be a helpful tool, it's not healthy to keep your troubles to yourself. Take things one day at a time and I know with the proper help, you can find a brand new and positive outlook on life and move past this rough patch. Good luck to you.