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How Can Depression Be Treated?

Am I depressed? I'm 13, and for about a year I've been terribly sad. I completely hate myself. I have a good life, I don't understand why I'm so unhappy. I have thoughts about suicide. I would never do it since it's selfish to my friends and family, but I always pray for an accident to happen to me causing death. I think everyone hates me, even though they reassure me they don't. I have the lowest self confidence. I barely eat, I can't sleep. I understand people think this is just typical teen angst since I'm so young, but it feels nothing like that. I don't want to tell anyone because i'll burden them with my problems, so can you help me?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are going through a very difficult time due to your problems. Your symptoms such as feeling low and hopeless, suicidal ideas, poor sleep and appetite, etc. appear to be indicative of depression. You need professional help to come out of this phase. There are effective treatment options for this, in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems. So, I would advise you ask your parents or guardian to take you to a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. Also keep talking and sharing about your feelings to someone close, a friend or a relative, so that you will feel less burdened and more supported.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
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How Can Depression Be Treated?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a very difficult time due to your problems. Your symptoms such as feeling low and hopeless, suicidal ideas, poor sleep and appetite, etc. appear to be indicative of depression. You need professional help to come out of this phase. There are effective treatment options for this, in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems. So, I would advise you ask your parents or guardian to take you to a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. Also keep talking and sharing about your feelings to someone close, a friend or a relative, so that you will feel less burdened and more supported. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.) Consultant Psychiatrist