Am I ill? Or is this normal?

[Panda9or10]

I'm 17, over the past 4 months I've lost 3 people in my family through death and I had a rough patch with my boyfriend. I find myself crying a lot for no real reason. I've already grieved but sometimes when I start crying I can't help but think about how these people have gone. I cry at least 3 nights a week if not more. I am rarely happy. I still laugh but find I'm only really happy when with my boyfriend or my parents. I used to be a really bubbly person with lots of friends and was really talkative now I struggle to have anything to say in a group of friends. I want to go back to my old self. I just don't know how and don't know if/when it will ever happen. What should I do? I can't think of how to make myself happy

[Cary12345]

You are going through grief reaction . It is not an illness
With time you will regain your normal selfi
Getting an insight to your problem is the first step for your recovery

[Bellatrix55]

I think you're just grieving, but I really don't know. I'm 16 and far from a doctor so if you think you are depressed go see one. I am really sorry about your family. Have you tried talking to your boyfriend or your parents or your friends about how you've been feeling? Talking to people helps. You can be happy again, but you need the support of everyone who loves you. Please feel better.

PS if you ever wanna talk to nonjudgemental strangers, please message me and I'll be happy to listen.