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What...am I depressed or is it a phase?

I’m pretty sure im depressed but I just wanted to make sure. Well, I’m always sad. I dont enjoy the things I used to… I tend to get sore and back pains a lot and I dont know why… I look at people and I wish I had there life. I have major mood swings too. I cry a lot and I mean a lot. I dont eat lunch at school anymore. im extremly sad especially at school. I have cut before. and I tend to only listen to sad songs? so am I depressed? and if I am how bad? should I see a counsler?

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Answer #1

Depression is a medical condition.

To me: you sound like a teenager…which is normal :)

But, to a doctor, they can actually give you a solid medical opinion, based on lots of science, research and knowledge…

none of us, here, based on reading one paragraph is capable of giving you a proper diagnosis.

Answer #2

Sorry, he’s right. Cant diagnose depression off a paragraph. It takes several hours to do that and several sessions. However, yes those are many of the warning signs,

anhedonia (loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities) sadness/crying somatic symptoms (backaches)

the self harm is especially troubling.

You should talk to your school counselor or your parents.

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