I'm giving up.

[Brodiebear]

Hi,

I'm 15 years old, been struggling for depression for at least 4 years now and I know some people don't think you can get depression that young, but it can come at any stage.

I've been diagnosed with severe depression, I've lost all motivation to do anything. I don't feel like eating, sleeping, getting out of bed or even leaving the house. I just feel like I've almost completely given up trying and I don't want to live anymore. It's hard living life like this, because I have no enjoyment with anything and I don't really have friends or am close with my family because I just feel so alone.

i don't want to do it anymore and I can't, I'm so close to the edge and in sick if people saying its for attention, I never wanted my life to be like this and I would never want to have depression, it feels so lonely and horrible, like nobody understands.

i just don't know what to do anymore, I'm giving up.

[vip]

Hi Brodiebear I was diagnosed with depression at 17 and in the same situation as you . You need to get some help with this either a school counsellor a GP or a psych . Depression can hit children as young as 6 yrs old I was reading in a newspaper article so i really hope your parents are taking this seriously. Try and get in contact with someone from beyond blue also also and get a package for your parents to read so they understand it better. Dont give up you sound so brave for writing this post and you will have the support from others on this forum and we all understand you here. take care

[Paul1]

Hi Brodiebear,

Nes is right. Try to find the support you need and don't give up. Also, when you're depressed, things always look worse.  You might also like to read my post 24 Sep on this forum.

Paul1

[geoff]

dear Brodiebear, it's so upsetting that depression can infiltrate somebody so young and a life to live, but I know it happens, and we always ask the question 'why me, why now', it's not fair that I have it and my best friend doesn't.

Who in their mind would ever want depression to gain attention, are these people for real, don't they have any idea of what this illness does to us, I would prefer a broken leg rather than depression.

You can't suffer this illness alone and I suggest a couple of options, firstly tell your parents and if they aren't supportive for you then contact your doctor, he will keep all of this quite and he must do this if you want this to be so, and your parents will be non the wiser, but being 15 you are still an adolescent and still under the care from your parents, but how many young kids keep secrets from their parents, 99% I'm sure.

The other options are to keep replying on here, and as your story starts to develop we will be able to help you more, plus you can ring 'web chat', but this maybe awkward as your parents maybe home.

Please reply back to us and tell us a little more, as the more we know the better advise we can offer. Geoff. x

[Ameena]

Hi Brodiebear.  Firstly, please don't give up, listen to the good advice you will be given here.  I remember what a mess I was at 15, and I remember how desperate I was to give up. I wasn't as brave nor as honest as you are Brodiebear.  You are so insightful and brave simply because you can articulate how you feel. Get in contact with the people at Beyond Blue, and let them help you.  I so hope you find the strength within yourself to seek advice and help.  I wish I had at your age. My thoughts are with you. Good luck.