TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I dont know if I'm depressed , but I dont enjoy doing things I used to. I dont feel motivated at all, and I have a really hard time deciding simple choices like what to eat. My boyfriend just dumped me for another girl and he was the first guy I loved and since then I can't stop thinking about him and he used to make me so happy. I think about cutting a lot now(I used to cut) and I have random spurts of crying. I am really sad like all the time. am I depressed?? If so, what should I do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi
, Thanks for emailing us at TEEN LINE. It takes a lot to reach out for help, and I applaud you for doing that. It sounds like you're going through a lot right now.

What really concerned me was when you said you've been thinking about cutting. You also said that you used to cut yourself. How long ago was this? Have you told anyone or tried talking to s omeone about it? One method that might help is putting ice over your wrists (or wherever you cut), or maybe try drawing on that area with a felt tip marker.

You also asked if you were depressed. After reading your email, it sounds like you do feel depressed. Do you have someone you could talk to about that? It could be a school counselor, therapist, parent, or someone you trust. It also sounds like your depression is stemming from your recent break-up with your boyfriend. Does he know how you feel?

Maybe you could give us a call and talk about this..
You can call us collect at 310-855-4673 anytime from 9 PM-2 AM (since you live on the east coast).

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