Depression or being a teenager?

@Darkpelt11 I've struggled with this too. And there is a thing where they screen you for despression by giving you a questionnaire. I had to fill one out every time I met my phychiatrist. Here is one you can take onlinehttp://screening.mentalhealthamerica.net/screening-tools/depression?show=1&ref=n%2Fa&ipiden=e74e08bb85615a10862959fc70ff27df

@knittedpinkscarf

Thank you for the test. My score ended in 21.

@Darkpelt11

Hi,

I think knitted pink scarf's link was really helpful - we use something similar here to screen for Depression.

Whether it's hormones or depression can be tricky - it is normal for teens to go through big mood swings as they grow up. There's a lot going on in this time like stress and schooling and relationships that makes a big impact on our moods. This is also around the same time where some teens can develop depression.

As for your question though 'is it all in my head or means something' why does it have to be one or the other?

Whether it's a diagnosis of depression, general stress or damn hormones - it still matters and it's still important. Depression is 'in our head' too.

As for where to go - your general Doctor would be a good first step. Sometimes schools/uni's/colleges have school counsellors as well.

@romanticthi3f

@knittedpinkscarf

Thank you. You're both very kind. I don't go to school and we very rarely visit a doctor, so it's hard for me to get any information about all of this.