"I was depressed a while back and at the time I didn’t realize what it was. I tried to describe it to my parents but they never seemed to listen. It went away, but now I think I’m feeling depressed again. What should I do?"

Depression is quite a serious issue in adolescence. Not only might it contribute to your making choices to do things you regret, but it can also affect your ability to function at school and with your peers. These things can have long-term impact on your development and the course of your life. I suggest you ask to speak to your doctor and tell her or him how you are feeling. If you do not have a health care provider then perhaps there is a trusted teacher at school. The important thing to know is that help is available and you needn’t suffer with this.

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