Depression trouble

We cant diagnose you online, so I cant say if the racing thoughts were a manic episode or not. You may want to talk to your doctor about it. And definitely tell your parents. The sooner you address stuff like this, the better it is.

thanks everyone. also I know about hormones and stuff at my age and its usually pretty unlikely that its a disorder. but I just wonder because I’ve had racing thoughts probably since near the begining of 2008 and they very recently stopped (I was actually really happy when they stopped because the affected my life too) , and then just a little while after they stopped I got depressed.

I looked at that link and I have most of those symptoms. but my depression is actually caused by my own thoughts. is that normal for depression? its hard to explain. but is that what depression is? I guess what im trying to say is, are my sad thoughts causing my depression? or is my depression causing my sad thoughts?

You are at an age where hormones, emotions and even your brain are undergoing strong changes. It is natural to occasionally feel confused or depressed.

The best thing you can do is to talk to a counselor. Barring that, find someone you can communicate your emotions and thoughts with, sort of like a sounding board. Keeping your thoughts to yourself doesn’t help. If you can’t find someone around you then consider Fun Mailing someone on Fun Advice.

Also, don’t worry about crying. I’m a 67 year old male and there are still times when movies can make me cry.

Check out the link below for information on teen depression.   Information on teen depression:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen_teenagers.htm

I don’t think you have a bipolar disorder. As a teenager myself, I get these too. One day, I’m up and happy. The next, I cry and do nothing. It’s hormones. If it gets any worse than that, please tell your parents and let them help you. I honestly don’t think you should let yourself suffer through this. Your family is here for a reason. If you want to cry, let yourself. You shouldn’t let everything be so private. Being a boy doesn’t mean you can’t cry! Everyone does it. Tell your parents that before you go on these summer events and mess things up with your mood; you’d like to understand what’s happening and ask them for advice. Hope all goes well.<3

what exactly depressing you? anyways, whatever that is you need to find someone you can talk to about it..if you are not comfortable with your parents, you can talk to a friend…someone who’ll listen to you would be ok…think positive and pray and let it out..good luck to u… get well…