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How to Beat the Blues Have you thought about hurting yourself? Feeling really bad? Call 1-800-784-2433 to talk about it!
Constant bullying and teasing can really make you feel miserable. You may become depressed and need some extra help to deal with the situation. Here are some common signs of depression: Not being happy most of the time Being irritable and very hostile (snapping at others) Not wanting to do anything (include things you like to do) Sleeping too much or not enough Not having an appetite Being very negative and having thoughts about hating life Having thoughts of death or dying Not being able to concentrate at school These are some of the main symptoms. Depression is a real illness. Sometimes it is short-term (meaning it lasts only a short time) and sometimes it can be long-term (lasts a long time). Sometimes individuals get so depressed they need to talk to somebody or get some medication from a doctor (called anti-depressants). Hey, please don't be down and blue for long. Things can get better. Please click here for a quick smile: Cheer up a little. Have you thought about hurting yourself? Sometimes things get so bad we don't see a way out and suicide seems like the only answer. IT'S NOT! Things can get better. Please talk to someone right now - a counselor, your parents, a teacher, a friend - somebody. You can also call someone right now to talk: 1-800-784-2433 Please visit www.suicidehotlines.com for more information. |