Depression

Hello! My name is Harris, I just turned 16. I got tinnitus 1 and 1/2 years ago. For the first 9 months, I was extremely depressed, I hated my life, was extremely jealous of like everyone.

But after 9 months, I woke up one day, and all that sadness was gone! I mean the tinnitus was still there, but I didn't care about it anymore, I had problems in sleeping. And my life became good again.

But then after like 1 month, I started noticing that I'm getting a receding hairline (because of all the stress, and depression) and from that time, my life became s**t again.

All that happiness was gone. Now, after 8 months, I'm still depressed.

I just don't like my life. And no, I'm not gonna kill myself. I just want happiness in my life, I'm so jealous of all other kids, who can easily sleep at night, I think about tinnitus all day. Help me

 

Harris,
I am sorry to hear you are struggling. I have struggled with depression most of my adult life and have had T for a few years now. My advice is to seek professional mental help. You need someone to talk to that you respect and trust that can help and guide you. It is not an easy journey but one that will put you on the right path. There are many medications, therapies, exercise, relaxation, ect that can and will help you. Seek and you shall find my friend.

God Bless,
Kevin

 

It must be hard for a young 16 years old to face these things but in the end it really comes down to acceptance. Things happen in life that don't go our way. It is a mental dilemma to accept with positivity or to resist with negativity. You can consult with the specialists to see if this hairline receeding problem can be fixed or if all else see if hair graft is an option you can pursue now or later in life. But in the end external appearance is just that, external. The people or your future spouse will find the beauty in your internal attribute and respect or love you for it. Just look at all the gorgeous movie stars of outstanding beauty and handsomeness, many don't have successful families and human relationship. The external stuffs can only last that long. So why not focus on what you can do/change instead of those you can't? Try to do well in school and try to pursue your dreams. That will distract you from worrying about the external imperfection. People often say in situation like this to help themselves is that there are others who have it worse. I leave with you this video and the power of positivity and determination by this young lady and hopefully it can lift your spirit. We can all learn to accept our own challenges and imperfections a little better after seeing video like hers. Take good care. God bless.

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Try taking Proscar. There are horror stories about it, but many people take it and don't experience any problems. And it really works.

 

Hey @Harris08

Therapies, exercise and relaxation are very good advises.......
(chemicals) medications in your age i would pass, really!

I understand you totally as i already know this feeling, plus sometimes people around us do not even realize the deep impact it brings to us (until they experience by themselves)....
BUT
Let me tell you this:
1 - Almost sure you will see the day the cure will come (it's amazing the research progress in the last 2 years about T)
2 - Your last phrase just indicate that you are brave!
3 - later you will see how you become a better human been because of your struggle/challenge now;
4 - At that time the same "kids" probably will be jealous of you because your personality becomes so strong and atract so many beautiful girls!
5 - Go out the most you can and expose yourself some time to the direct sun light (you will see some difference little by little on your mood) believe me!

Important also (even you dont know the cause of your T....) stay away from headphones and if you love music ask your parents to buy a quality sound system and enjoy music (but not so loud....)

Loud music was the cause of my T & H, but its also true that music have been helping me a lot against depression!

Just keep in mind / No one deserves to suffer!!!!!