I dont know why but I always feel sad. The only reason that I had not noticed it before is because my best friend is always making me happy and is always cheering me up. But now that she is depressed, I fell like all my happiness has washed away. Maybe its because:
- All my so called 'friends' are telling the guy I have a crush on to go out with another girl.
- Or that my Mom scares me and yells at me for no reason almost everyday.
- Or its because I am a drama queen.

I cant decide. In need of advice.

Well, I'm kinda depressed always too, and I have the same problem no. 2 & 3 as you. However, listening to music, thinking of some happy events in your life, calming down, meditating (usually helps), righting a story/letter or anything to blot down all your feelings, and playing games help me a lot. also, try to avoid ANY things that you usually get scolded for. Keep a list where you write down all the reasons your mom scolded today, and avoid them tomorrow as much as you can. Do the same everyday, and eventually, in a week or so you should be free from all scoldings and yellings.

as for your first problem, I don't know what to do since I've never been on crush/love. However, I guess talking to him can help, but I don't know, may be someone else can help you out on that matter.

And, try cheer your best friend if that's possible, seeing her happy can sometimes make you happy too ^_^

If you think you are depressed enough to need medical attention, you should get your mother to take you to see a doctor regarding it.

Honestly though, you just sound like a typical teenager.
The guy you like liking someone else isn't the end of the world.
He just might not be the guy for you, and if he is, he'll see his mistakes and head back your way.
I honestly wouldn't be worried about dating or anything while you're still kid anyway. Believe me it only brought more bullshit into my life then I need.

Aside from that, ALL mothers fight with their daughters at one time or another, usually in the teenage years.
It happens. Try talking to your mom, she's probably stressed out too!

Thank you guys so much.
I dont even know when this started happening I just feel sad all the time.
And it makes people around me think that I am depressed but I am not!

Depression can come from parts or all of the above. But before you go anywhere near anti-depressants one thing I want to say is that there are 2 forms of depression, anti-depressants makes one better (chemical)... and one much much worse (emotional), so it's best to avoid them if it's possible.

If you are experiencing the emotional depression (not caused by a chemical imbalance) medication wont do anything and as I mentioned above, it can make things much much worse. While it's not very common, it is still quite possible.

Originally Posted by https://health.google.com/health/ref/Dysthymia

The main symptom of dysthymia is low, dark, or sad mood nearly every day for at least 2 years. The symptoms are less severe than in patients with major depression, but people with this condition can still struggle with:

* Feelings of hopelessness
* Insomnia or hypersomnia
* Low energy or fatigue
* Low self-esteem
* Poor appetite or overeating
* Poor concentration

If that's what you're experiencing... then the best action you could do would likely be to try and find a counselor or therapist. Though if your friend who is depressed makes you happy, trying to cheer her up would also be a good course of action (as a good friend and to improve your mood).

As for the things on your list. Personally if my mom yelled at me for no reason every day I wouldn't be all that cheerful either. About the "friends"... maybe it would be a good idea to double check your friends because if they knew you liked him that wouldn't be very respectful... remember that it's the quality of friends not the quantity that matters :nod:

@ mon - I think it seems more that all of her so-called "friends" are telling him to be with someone else not about their feelings for him.

- All my so called 'friends' are telling the guy I have a crush on to go out with another girl.

Dude, you're not depressed. You sound like every teen I've ever known ever.
Depression is a medical condition and as your sister I see no signs of it. You're just using the expression "Oh, I'm depressed" In the slang for meaning "Oh, I'm just feeling moody." Which is 100% Normal~
When Rachie and I tease you about it, it's just because of your natural sad expression, don't let it get to your head.

-And you don't need to be worrying about the guy you like because it about two years you'd probably move on anyways.
- The mom thing I agree with you on xD Do what older sister does, and ignore her.

And I think the friend you're referring to is Lee...? If so, she isn't depressed either. Judging by everything she talks about and how you talk about her she's just going through a rough time and I don't think she takes medication for it (I haven't asked her so I don't know) So... yeah.

@ Miss - While you may be right... some people experience depression in different ways... some even show no external signs of it (none of my family noticed)

As for the boy thing, I think it's more that her friends did that to her not that he's with someone else.

Depression isn't just a mental condition either, but a mixture of physical and mental side effects (just wanted to let you know)

The Wandering Poet:

Considering how people I've worked with in psychiatric hospitals with 'real'(ie diagnosed) depressions have gotten there, I would have to agree with Little Miss.

Taking in consideration the probable age group zovilove is in, I'd rather blame it on the hormones than an actual insufficiency of some sort in the brains (because a depression is just a physical as it is emotional).

And yes, everyone experiences their depression in their own, personal way; but the symptoms that help actually diagnosing a depression remain rather the same.
I honestly believe that one with a severe depression wouldn't even be on the internet, but rather lie in bed all day.

zovilove: Perhaps there is a person at school (we used to have 'trust persons') with whom you could talk. Maybe you could talk to your sister or your parents about how you feel; but if you don't feel comfortable about that, there are always other people to talk to. ;)
(Please don't go trying anti-depressants on your own, might I add. It can be dangerous when used incorrectly and if used in such a manner wont help at all.)