Yes, of course you probably are depressed. It isn't a definite diagnosis, because it means many things, and can even be caused by other medical problems of a physical, but usually it's from life around you and how you are dealing with it. It can also be part of more well defined mental illnesses that may not reveal themselves until later. But for the most part, and for now, try to think in terms of depression that can be solved by talk therapy and an understanding of your situation.
You say you were never abused but then say your mother hits you. Abuse doesn't just mean sexual, it includes hitting. It also includes to some extent shouting, being mean, putting you down. It sounds like the divorce was hard on your mother, and maybe she's been taking it out on you? What did they do in the hospital? Did they refer you to outpatient therapy? Where do you live?
When you are young it's not easy to see your mother as a person with problems. It's not easy to even talk about yours, never mind hers. If you can, find a quiet moment and ask her how she felt after the divorce, and does she blame you for it, or herself, or anyone, and does she resent you, and so on. Mostly see if she will talk about her feelings. She might not want to with you. But try, and ask her to find a therapist before you cut yourself again.
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