Teenager troubles
Early signs may start with Bad mood. Equal to being a teens you may say! Your child might be suffering from something from depression. Early warning that can indicate your child’s need help. Perhaps the most obvious are the behavioral changes. Watch out for changes such as tiredness and general loss of energy. If your child lost their entire appetite or their weight has suddenly decreased. This might be another early sign of despair.
Poor school performance. Loss of interest other warning signs that your teen might be struggling.
What is depression symptoms: Early Signs
Many parents find it hard to distinguish between a normal “moody” teenager. A depressed teen would suddenly lose interest in communication with friends and family. As well as apathy when it comes to their normal activities or hobbies. Sudden frustration, angry outbursts or crying spells. With no clear reasons are other early signs of developing depression.
How to detect the Early signs of teenage depression
Your child may starts complaining of headaches and stomach aches or general fatigue. In most cases, these health complaints are a normal. But they can also signal the onset of depression. Depress teens will also sleep a lot. Act Irresponsible such as skipping school. Forgetting obligations and they may start pick up self-harming behaviors.
Early signs
- The onset is critical be alert to changes.
Expect moodiness and irritability at time. Not as easy to distinguish the normal behavior from more serious. Cranky mood will often be accompanied thoughts that life is meaningless. Feelings of guilt and self-Hate become familiar. Teenager in relationship might start experiencing difficulty. General withdrawal from their friends and excessive late-night activities Sleeping patterns might be accompanied by other problems.
How to detect the Early signs of teenage depression
- Behavior
Repetitive behaviors, such as pacing back and forth. Can also be signs of early depressive disorder. Boredom and lack of wants. Best way to find whether your teen is struggling with depression will be to talk to them. Try to get them talking about how they feel and what their plans for the future are.
Detect Early signs of depression
Take the time to go through their writings, short stories or drawings. And watch out for repetitive themes such as guilt, death or self-hate. Some teens might even start giving away their favorite belongings. If your teenager is struggling make sure to seek help. You can make a difference in child life. Showing up, show you care and support your child. At a time they depended on you…You stay and did not runaway.
Teen signs can be soooo hard sometimes. In our city cutting has become very popular. There are so many teens walking around with cut scars on their arms…breaks my heart and I’m always watching my kids. I’m glad you’re sharing this
Sharon, Yes I have been seeing a lot of cutters lately. So many sad teens who are battleing depression. Thanks for your support.
It is crucial to be in tune with your kids so that you notice these kinds of changes!
Thank you for sharing these tips with us. I think it’s important that we pay attention to our kid’s behavior and pick up on signs that they might be headed toward depression.
I suffer from depression so it’s my responsibility to live by example and show them that even during my bad days I can work through it.
Passing this along! Hope you’re having a great week!
Corina, Parents have to continue to monitor their teens….Thats is the only way to know what going on.
It does take some time and attention with teens. Listening is important also.
These are great tips – I have a 12 year old so these are definitely things I’ll begin watching for! Thank you for sharing.
great information. depression is so serious and even more imoportant is to find help.