Issues like depression may affect the standard of living for your teen, and may even affect their physical health. If you believe that your teen might be depressed, look for the signs described in this piece. It is perfectly normal for a teenager to remain up late and to need to sleep in well into the following day.
This isn't an angle problem, but a rewiring of their brains that drives them to these'abnormal' hours. They'll return to'normal' as time goes on. What's not ordinary is a teenager that sleeps all of the time, heading off to bed early, sleeping late, and retiring for snoozes. While these might be indications of other issues, they may also be indications of depression. Absence of energy - Notwithstanding all that additional sleep, does your teen still appear fatigued or tired a lot of the time? Low energy and tons of sleep might be signals of a difficulty with the thyroid, it may be another thing altogether, or it might be an example of an indication of depression.
If your teen is not inquisitive about stuff like keeping in communication with their mates or in playing the newest Playstation games, whatever he used to be happy about, then it might be cause for concern.
They could also indicate problems like an eating disorder, and so should be regarded seriously irrespective of what the circumstances. Irritation - although it can be tough to say if your teenager is grouchy generally or simply snappy with you as an authority figure, it's good to notice that inappropriate irritation may be an indication of depression. A dour outlook - If your kid is all of a sudden chatting in the negative or talking about suicide, chalking it to'mood swings' could be a mistake that will have threatening results. This is also frequently twinned with self-loathing, that might manifest in a selection of ways including verbally ('I'm such a loser' or'No one likes me, anyway' ), self-abuse like cutting, or talk about suicide. While one or 2 of the symptoms could be symptomatic of other issues or merely of being a teen, they is also evidence of depression. If you see any amount of these symptoms in your teen, it is vital that you get into contact with their pediatrician as fast as possible.
While you could be in a position to talk to your teenager about the depression, it actually depends on your relationship with your teen and how you believe that they will reply to your line of interrogating. You should not accuse if you see danger signals of depression in your teen, but should talk delicately with them to discover if they are prepared to share their issues. Diagnosis and intervention can be the tools that help you save your teen from the hazards and problems of this sickness, and your awareness is what will get them there.
Showing posts with label anger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anger. Show all posts
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Anger And Depression
When some people get depressed, they simply get extremely withdrawn. They go around in a solitary stupor, not wanting to talk to other people and blaming themselves for everything. For me, however, anger and depression go hand-in-hand. When I am angry and depressed, I feel like the world is out to get me. I don't withdraw from the world. I resent it and hate it and want to fight with it. It is an unpleasant feeling, but one that I can't let go of. The depression and anger spiral out of control until I can't be around anyone without finding them difficult to tolerate in the extreme.
Of course, as a psychology major I have some insight into my own condition. There are a lot of different ways people deal with depression, and I know what purpose mine serves and why I do it. Feeling depressed and hopeless is just too hard for me. I would rather feel angry and depressive, keeping the rage inside of me. It gives me motivation to do things and helps me work my way out of my clinical depression.
The problem is that, in some ways, Anger and depression stop me from seeing the role that I play in my own ongoing problems. When I went in for cognitive psychology counseling, I would often argue in circles with my therapist, debating why I was unhappy. He claims that I couldn't see certain self-destructive patterns in my life because of the anger and depression that I felt, and that that was one of the main reasons that I was miserable all the time. I was more inclined to blame things that were beyond my control as a way to escape from responsibility. I was living a very active life and not sinking into brooding, lethargic misery, but at the same time I was unwilling to change and let go of all of that hatred.
I guess this is the double-edged sword of aggressive psychology. People prone to aggressive thinking have so much fire in their bellies that they can really take on the world. On the other hand, we tend to be our own worst enemies. We are so keyed up to fight for our own rights that we sometimes miss it when we trample on other people and their rights, or even when we get in our own ways. Sometimes, just letting go of all the anger and depression makes a much bigger difference than lashing out will. I've been trying to learn this in depression counseling, but it's a slow process. Hopefully, some day I will finally get it and be able to break the cycle of depression and anger.
Of course, as a psychology major I have some insight into my own condition. There are a lot of different ways people deal with depression, and I know what purpose mine serves and why I do it. Feeling depressed and hopeless is just too hard for me. I would rather feel angry and depressive, keeping the rage inside of me. It gives me motivation to do things and helps me work my way out of my clinical depression.
The problem is that, in some ways, Anger and depression stop me from seeing the role that I play in my own ongoing problems. When I went in for cognitive psychology counseling, I would often argue in circles with my therapist, debating why I was unhappy. He claims that I couldn't see certain self-destructive patterns in my life because of the anger and depression that I felt, and that that was one of the main reasons that I was miserable all the time. I was more inclined to blame things that were beyond my control as a way to escape from responsibility. I was living a very active life and not sinking into brooding, lethargic misery, but at the same time I was unwilling to change and let go of all of that hatred.
I guess this is the double-edged sword of aggressive psychology. People prone to aggressive thinking have so much fire in their bellies that they can really take on the world. On the other hand, we tend to be our own worst enemies. We are so keyed up to fight for our own rights that we sometimes miss it when we trample on other people and their rights, or even when we get in our own ways. Sometimes, just letting go of all the anger and depression makes a much bigger difference than lashing out will. I've been trying to learn this in depression counseling, but it's a slow process. Hopefully, some day I will finally get it and be able to break the cycle of depression and anger.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Causes of Depression In Children And Teens
You may think of depression as an adult issue, and often it is. However, children and teenagers can have problems with this as well. Life is not always easy, and even though children are often very resilient, they can have problems that are bigger than they can handle. If you notice changes in your child or your teenager, you may want to see if something bigger is going on with them. They may not have the same signs of depression that you may think of when thinking of an adult, but they can get it just as easily. If you understand some of the causes of depression in children, you can help them cope and get better.
Children and teens have different causes of depression than adults, but the underlying issues are always the same. They may feel as if they do not belong, which is more of a problem with teens than adults. Adults can feel that way, but most learn to accept who they are at some point. Teenagers and children are still struggling with identity and they can easily feel as if they are worthless if they are not fitting in what what they deem to be the popular or normal crowd of kids at school. This is one of the biggest causes of depression in teens that has been around for a very long time.
Other causes of depression in both teens and younger children are things that are happening at home. If parents are fighting a lot or going through a divorce, children find a way to blame themselves for what is going on. It scares them more so than parents think, as their home is their base of security. If it seems that that security is going to go away, they are going to act out and become depressed. Parents that are experiencing marital problems need to keep this in mind and be open with their children. You do not have to give details, but children need to be reminded that they are loved by both parents and that no matter what happens, that will not change. They also need to know nothing is their fault.
Other causes of depression can be present. They vary from child to child. When a child is depressed they are not themselves, much like adults act differently when suffering from depression. Children often withdraw from friends and start to do poorly in school. They may also be mean to animals and other children, and refuse to do as you tell them. This is when you need to talk with them about what may be bothering them. Teenagers may act out in different ways by hanging out with new friends, drinking, doing drugs, or cutting themselves with razors. These are all signs something is wrong and that they need help.
Understanding the causes of depression is important, but what is even more important is knowing what to do about it. Sadly, medications for depression often do not work well in children and teens and may make things worse. If you suspect that your child is struggling with depression, take them to see someone as soon as you can. You may find that setting them up with someone to talk to and talking to them yourself can help turn things around. Sometimes, changes need to be made, and it will be important for you to be open to making them no matter what.
Children and teens have different causes of depression than adults, but the underlying issues are always the same. They may feel as if they do not belong, which is more of a problem with teens than adults. Adults can feel that way, but most learn to accept who they are at some point. Teenagers and children are still struggling with identity and they can easily feel as if they are worthless if they are not fitting in what what they deem to be the popular or normal crowd of kids at school. This is one of the biggest causes of depression in teens that has been around for a very long time.
Other causes of depression in both teens and younger children are things that are happening at home. If parents are fighting a lot or going through a divorce, children find a way to blame themselves for what is going on. It scares them more so than parents think, as their home is their base of security. If it seems that that security is going to go away, they are going to act out and become depressed. Parents that are experiencing marital problems need to keep this in mind and be open with their children. You do not have to give details, but children need to be reminded that they are loved by both parents and that no matter what happens, that will not change. They also need to know nothing is their fault.
Other causes of depression can be present. They vary from child to child. When a child is depressed they are not themselves, much like adults act differently when suffering from depression. Children often withdraw from friends and start to do poorly in school. They may also be mean to animals and other children, and refuse to do as you tell them. This is when you need to talk with them about what may be bothering them. Teenagers may act out in different ways by hanging out with new friends, drinking, doing drugs, or cutting themselves with razors. These are all signs something is wrong and that they need help.
Understanding the causes of depression is important, but what is even more important is knowing what to do about it. Sadly, medications for depression often do not work well in children and teens and may make things worse. If you suspect that your child is struggling with depression, take them to see someone as soon as you can. You may find that setting them up with someone to talk to and talking to them yourself can help turn things around. Sometimes, changes need to be made, and it will be important for you to be open to making them no matter what.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Anger And Depression
When some people get depressed, they simply get extremely withdrawn. They go around in a solitary stupor, not wanting to talk to other people and blaming themselves for everything. For me, however, anger and depression go hand-in-hand. When I am angry and depressed, I feel like the world is out to get me. I don't withdraw from the world. I resent it and hate it and want to fight with it. It is an unpleasant feeling, but one that I can't let go of. The depression and anger spiral out of control until I can't be around anyone without finding them difficult to tolerate in the extreme.
Of course, as a psychology major I have some insight into my own condition. There are a lot of different ways people deal with depression, and I know what purpose mine serves and why I do it. Feeling depressed and hopeless is just too hard for me. I would rather feel angry and depressive, keeping the rage inside of me. It gives me motivation to do things and helps me work my way out of my clinical depression.
The problem is that, in some ways, Anger and depression stop me from seeing the role that I play in my own ongoing problems. When I went in for cognitive psychology counseling, I would often argue in circles with my therapist, debating why I was unhappy. He claims that I couldn't see certain self-destructive patterns in my life because of the anger and depression that I felt, and that that was one of the main reasons that I was miserable all the time. I was more inclined to blame things that were beyond my control as a way to escape from responsibility. I was living a very active life and not sinking into brooding, lethargic misery, but at the same time I was unwilling to change and let go of all of that hatred.
I guess this is the double-edged sword of aggressive psychology. People prone to aggressive thinking have so much fire in their bellies that they can really take on the world. On the other hand, we tend to be our own worst enemies. We are so keyed up to fight for our own rights that we sometimes miss it when we trample on other people and their rights, or even when we get in our own ways. Sometimes, just letting go of all the anger and depression makes a much bigger difference than lashing out will. I've been trying to learn this in depression counseling, but it's a slow process. Hopefully, some day I will finally get it and be able to break the cycle of depression and anger.
Of course, as a psychology major I have some insight into my own condition. There are a lot of different ways people deal with depression, and I know what purpose mine serves and why I do it. Feeling depressed and hopeless is just too hard for me. I would rather feel angry and depressive, keeping the rage inside of me. It gives me motivation to do things and helps me work my way out of my clinical depression.
The problem is that, in some ways, Anger and depression stop me from seeing the role that I play in my own ongoing problems. When I went in for cognitive psychology counseling, I would often argue in circles with my therapist, debating why I was unhappy. He claims that I couldn't see certain self-destructive patterns in my life because of the anger and depression that I felt, and that that was one of the main reasons that I was miserable all the time. I was more inclined to blame things that were beyond my control as a way to escape from responsibility. I was living a very active life and not sinking into brooding, lethargic misery, but at the same time I was unwilling to change and let go of all of that hatred.
I guess this is the double-edged sword of aggressive psychology. People prone to aggressive thinking have so much fire in their bellies that they can really take on the world. On the other hand, we tend to be our own worst enemies. We are so keyed up to fight for our own rights that we sometimes miss it when we trample on other people and their rights, or even when we get in our own ways. Sometimes, just letting go of all the anger and depression makes a much bigger difference than lashing out will. I've been trying to learn this in depression counseling, but it's a slow process. Hopefully, some day I will finally get it and be able to break the cycle of depression and anger.
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