Teenage Depression
Depression is an illness, How do you feel?
Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain....10% to 20% of teenagers suffer from it, depression is curable.
Depression can be caused by:
- Moving country, house or starting a new school
- Death of a family member or friend
- Relationship problems
- Your social life
- Feelings of uncertainty around your sexuality
- Money issues
- Pressure from school/exam stress
- Bullying
- Parents divorcing
- Self Appearence/esteem
- A serious illness
- Peer Pressure
Well known people who suffer/suffered from Depression -
Jean-Claude Van Damme - Robert Downey Jr - John Cleese - Winston Churchill - Carrie Fisher
What are the signs of Depression? Just some....
- Lack of concentration
- Boredom
- Mood swings
- Quiet and introvert
- Not taking care of appearence
- Loss or increase in appetite
- Irregular sleep patterns
- Lack of sexual interest
- Possibly aggressive
- Always tearful and emotional
- Low Self-esteem
- Panic attacks
Little ways to help yourself....
- Keep your mind busy... Do exercise, joing a gym or go for a swim, it will cheer you up.
- A herbal tea or a hot mily drink before you go to sleep will help you relax.
- Make sure you have a well balanced diet, try eating turkey, bananas and nuts as these contain tryptophan that can lift your mood
- Consult your doctor on therapies and medication
Do something about it........
www.youngminds.org.uk Tel: 0207 3368445
www.childline.org.uk Tel: 0800 111
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Tel:0845 4647
www.samaritans.org.uk Tel: 08457 909090
