[WeirdInvisibleG]

How can you check if you have depression, without your family finding out? I am a teenager as well. I took some tests and the say, I do have depression. I can't talk to any doctors and my friends don't understand. I feel alone and scared, I hate feeling weak and I experience a lot of depression symptoms like:I have a lot of mood swings, mostly feeling emptiness, sadness, numbness, hopelessness and more. Sometimes, I wish I was dead and everyone, including the world, would be better of without me.The stuff I used to love, like reading, I don't bother, I feel as if I don't have time. I get tired and annoyed and really angry. I had some strange appetite changes. I practically cry everyday, normally I cry myself to sleep. I feel guilt and worthlessness. Sometimes, I get headaches, I think it's from crying. I have trouble sleeping and find it hard to make decisions. It's trauma and grief and stressful events. I know that myself.

[Wondergirl]

Why can't your family know? For any doctor visit (to get a real diagnosis) or meds or a counselor, you will need your parents' insurance coverage.

You don't want to go on like this. It might have an easy-enough "fix." I'll add more as you respond. I care!

[Fr_Chuck]

Online tests and the such are not real medical advise. You can not tell if you are depressed from it. A lot of depressed people do not think they are.

You need to discuss this with your family, since if you are, you will need regular medical treatment, medication and more.

[talaniman]

You really need to tell your parent that you need to see the family doctor for help through this tough period in your life.

[smoothy]

You need to be examined and tested by an actual doctor... also any treatments are going to require prescribed medications. You won't do it on the internet. It is a very treatable condition if you have it. But to be treated you need to see a doctor first for a proper diagnosis.