Sleep problems and Depression

AshlaeSeacrest · 10-19-2006, 01:57 PM

I have been having problems sleeping every night. A lot of times I feel scared, sad and nervous at night and during the day. I could usually sleep long time ago. I sleep at night but it takes me a LONG time. Sometimes I get 5 hours of sleep but I sleep 8 hours all last week. I'm thinking my depression started when my grandmother and aunt died just 2 weeks apart from each other in 2002. It has been really rough on me since they were the closes family I had when I younger. I also been really worried about my weight even though I'm not really fat. I just gain a couple of pounds. In the past I did have an eating disorder. But now I'm trying to loose weight the healthy way by eating fruits and vegatables and exercise regularly. I just feel very sad and don't feel normal like other kids. I'm 13 years old and I'm suppose to be happy just like every kid in school. None of my friends, my boyfriend and A LOT of my family members have NO idea what's been going on. I try to be like everything's OK when it's not. My mom is the only person who knows what I've been going through and she has been trying to help me! I just wish I could talk to someone who understood me.

kelliedawnpicklerfan · 10-19-2006, 02:02 PM

my uncle nate died a month ago. i have insomnia too. if u need someone to talk to u have me. i'll pray u get better Ashlae. i was sooo close to him i know how u feel. my cousin nick turns 13 on halloween so he died at the wrong time.

north_clt · 10-19-2006, 02:34 PM

There are lots of people, including me, that suffer from bouts of insomnia.

It does sound as if you're doing a lot of the right things though, rather than just giving in. That's really important.

One other thing that you might do is to find some activity to take your mind off your worries when you feel down. Sports, dance classes, martial arts lessons, music lessons, reading and/or crafts are some suggestions.

i luv kellie · 10-19-2006, 03:00 PM

I understand how you feel. You're probably thinking NO YOU DONT! but I really do. It takes me hours to fall asleep and I used to be a very happy fun girl but now i just sit and cry places because i hav nothin else to thihnk about except peopl in skool but yea i hav not idea wut is happeneing. i have gained lyk 4 pounds, im not fat at all but yea i want to be skinny and ppl say i am and i know i am but i just dont feel lyk it but yea i no wut u mean,

north_clt · 10-19-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by i luv kellie

I understand how you feel. You're probably thinking NO YOU DONT! but I really do. It takes me hours to fall asleep and I used to be a very happy fun girl but now i just sit and cry places because i hav nothin else to thihnk about except peopl in skool but yea i hav not idea wut is happeneing. i have gained lyk 4 pounds, im not fat at all but yea i want to be skinny and ppl say i am and i know i am but i just dont feel lyk it but yea i no wut u mean,

You're also growing though, so four pounds is nothing. It's probably not fat at all.

stupidl0vesong · 10-19-2006, 03:18 PM

Try not to worry about the weight issue. I know it's hard being a girl and all but you're only 13 so naturally your body is going to put on some weight.

I have trouble sleeping too that's why I'm always on here at late hours. If you think it's serious you should go talk to a Psych. or something. I used to do that and it helped a lot.

geekilicious · 10-19-2006, 03:48 PM

hey girl,

after i graduated from high school, my dad got a job transfer and we all had to move to NC.. it's nice here but I miss my friends back in FL alot... my life really changed.. I came here knowing nobody and I'm not the most social person ever so I still don't really know anyone. My depression and such really started around then, after my family moved away from "home".

i understand.. i suffer from anxiety too.. i would seriously consider going to see a counsellor/therapist because it really does help.. it doesn't mean you're crazy or anything. talking things out with them can really help.. it helps me alot.

i know it's easy to say this but don't worry about your weight.. you're 13, it's not worth it sweetie. Like Mike said, it's good to get involved in something, if you're not already. Band is always fun.

Take care of yourself

huskers06 · 10-19-2006, 06:06 PM

you need to talk to people about what's going on with you. i guarantee that there are many many people with sleep and depression problems. remember, there's nothing new under the sun. so keep talking, get enough exercise, and eat three good meals a day. you will come out of this, so never give up. remember, you're a v.i.p.--very important person.

kcboy231982 · 10-19-2006, 06:19 PM

hmmmm....the best advice i can give you is to try to ignore those things and be more spirited...cant help ya much here. sorry.

Pickled Pink · 10-19-2006, 07:05 PM

Just wanted to say I love you, Ashlae. Just PM me and talk about anything if you want. Keep talking even if you feel like you're just rambling on and on.

I went through a really unhappy stage when I was about twelve or thirteen and felt really different from people. I wished I had somebody to talk to, but I didn't really.

I think you are on the right track and doing the right things.

I will pray for you.

Young_br · 10-19-2006, 07:34 PM

awww Ashlae

I have trouble sleeping too when my parents got divorced...i was so sad and i couldn't do nothing...
i hope you get well soon
i will pray for you

AshlaeSeacrest · 10-19-2006, 07:46 PM

Thanks guys for giving me some advice. Today my mom and I went out so I can take some things off my mind and relax. All last week I could sleep perfectly but sometimes when I'm really stress I can't sleep. I don't know if it's really insomnia or is it just stress that getting the best of me. But anyway I did tell some of my friends. They were ALL shocked. I guess they were because I don't act depress or sad, I'm just the opposite around them. They are going to support me and they don't want me keeping secrets from them again. I feel better about that and I do feel like I'm not the only one going through this. Other people and teens are having the same problems. I will try to NOT give up and find my way to get help even though it will be hard. I will be back tomorrow and tell if I can sleep at tonight instead 1 or 2 AM in the morning. I really hope I do and thank you again. You guys are really making me think I'm not alone in this and to vent about these issues.

steve · 10-20-2006, 04:45 AM

I know what that anxiety problem is like. It's horrible. So i most definetly feel for you. As far as the weight issue....don't even let it BE an issue. Skinny is not healthy. You're too young to be worried about that anyway. And remember this....we ALWAYS see ourselves differently than the way others see us.