Don't know what to do!

[Anonymous___]

Hi, I'm 14 years old and I think I have depression my symptoms are
Tiredness
Having less tolerance and patience towards others
I don't really see much enjoyment at the moment
I feel generally alone all the time
I'm more tearful
Ive become really fussy in what I eat and not eating as much
I keep getting anxious over the slightest things
My speech seems to be deteriorating- I'm speaking more slowly and I muck my words up a lot
I've had changes to my menstural cycle (I've missed periods)
I don't really seem to be doing much and so I stay indoors a lot
I'm not doing the things I used to find fun
I just don't seem as happy anymore

So I don't know how to tell someone about how I feel, I'm scared my mum will tell me I'm over reacting but I'm not and I really want help-- what should I do??

[devi13darling]

I agree with Pacxiled. It really is a part of being 14. I am 16, and I remember that time period for me all to well. It was pretty much everything you described. Being a young teen is just hard especially because of your hormones. It will pass in time, but you also need to work on something to make yourself happy.  I suggest getting a productive hobby of some sort... Use it as a form of outlet.

[Anonymous___]

It's been about 5 months

[Paxiled]

Don't know how long this has been going on, but I can tell you that this is what being 14 feels like sometimes.  At that age the highs are higher, the lows lower, because of the strong hormonal surges going on.  Just relax and my guess is it will pass. If it lasts for a long time, and if it seriously disrupts your life such as losing friends or big changes in weight, then I'd get concerned and find help.