Depressed?

[Mayequito1998]

I'm pretty sure I'm depressed and I don't know how to answer to everyone when they ask me what's wrong ... I have been cutting myself constantly because it is the only way I' feel a bit better but even that makes me feel worse less. I hate speaking to people about my feelings because I'll just burst into tears even when they just bring up the topic. My family has seen my cuts already and I've made them cry plenty of times which makes me feel even more pain. I don't know what's wrong with me I just want to be okay but I don't have energy to do anything anymore . I used to love to dance now it's just a thing I NEED to do. I've gain 13 pounds and I hate how I look. I feel sad all the time. I didn't even go to my best friend's party tonight. I've been suggested therapy many times but I don't know if that would work I just want to be okay again I can't keep crying myself to sleep at night. :(

[JohnnyRocket244]

I've had depression most of my life and I'm 36 now. I've been researching this and it seems that depression is usually caused by a low Growth Hormone level of all things even in adults. Fatigue and social isolation are the 2 classic signs of low GH level which are also most common depression symptoms. Have all your hormone levels checked. GH level is extremely difficult to measure and treat but I'm almost certain your LH level is low. Treating this is the best way to go about your problem. See an endocrinologist and I hope this helps.

[Jemma084]

Hi
I'm sorry you are feeling that way. I know how that is, and I wouldn't wish it for anyone.
Okay so, I do the same thing that the comment above mine, I just keep on telling people that I'm tired, that I didn´t sleep well (I have imsomnia, so most of the times that's actually true), or that it's just a headache. But, honestly... That's just ********, and it doesn't help at all. Maybe you should try being sincere. I'm not telling you to scream the truth in their faces (your family/friends's), but trust me, it's okay to not always be okay, and they will understand that.
Maybe you should try therapy. It won't make you any worse, and you don't lose anything by trying. Who knows? Maybe you just need to talk to someone.
Good luck, and remember that you are not alone

[CRSeaside]

Hi. I tell people I'm just tired. Your parents have insurance ?
It's time to be evaluated in a hospital. Then follow up. NAMI has free support groups .pamela