I think I have depression
Hi, I'm a 16 year old girl with selective mutism and social anxiety, but I think I'm depressed. I don't want to self diagnose, but I've been reading about it for the past few months and I have nearly all the symptoms and all the self tests I do say I have it. My psychiatrist has kind of said I had it but I don't have and official diagnosis. I'm too afraid to ask my therapist or psychiatrist for a diagnosis, but at the same time I think being diagnosed and knowing for sure would help me understand myself and deal with it better. What should I do?
@AnimalLover2004
Hey there, it's nice to meet you! It sounds like you've been recognizing some symptoms of depression, we are here for you and understand in this community.
As for talking about it, it sounds like you have a therapist and psychiatrist. Do you think bringing up the symptoms you've been experiencing, and then letting them explain depression to you would be easier?
We are here for you! Take care.
