What could cause feeling of sadness and anger for no reason?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 15-year-old female and I am overweight which I get teased about. My question is, should I be worried about depression? I have been sad and angry for no reason since I was 13 and I do not feel human anymore I just feel like this shell of a person. I have been cutting myself for about a year now. I have tried going to see a doctor but my mom is mad at me because I told her I thought I was depressed. She was more upset about how others were going to feel about the scars and she threatened to hospitalize me three times. I do not know what to do and I just want some help because I do not know if I can continue to live like this. I have trouble sleeping and when I do sleep I hope I do not wake up, I have trouble even getting out of bed. I do not know what to do but if you can help me I would appreciate it a lot.

Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You seem to be suffering from depressive features as a result of poor body image. Moreover, it has to be treated only with the consent of your mother as you are still a child. Convince your mother to take you to a pediatrician and you can ask him to refer you to a psychiatrist. Do not worry about what the world thinks of you. You live for yourself and love yourself. Having a pure mind is more important than being beautiful. Be brave and try to face your problems without thinking about ending your life. After all, life is much more than all these. You can review with me for further follow-up. I hope you find this helpful.

Thank you.