You’re in a pretty healthy place emotionally.
Your answers suggest that even though you might feel down from time to time (everyone does!), you bounce back. You probably have ways to handle stress and sad feelings, and that’s a big deal. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body.
What to Know:
- Feeling down sometimes is part of life, but it doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you.
- Depression is different, it sticks around and can make everyday things feel exhausting or meaningless.
- You may not feel that way right now, but someone you care about might. Understanding what depression looks like can help you be a better friend.
Things You Can Do Now:
- Keep your good habits going: Sleep well, eat regularly, and do stuff that makes you feel good.
- Check in on your friends: If someone seems quiet or “off,” just being there can make a big difference.
- Tackle something you’ve been putting off: You’ve got the energy, now’s a great time to try something new or get something done.
- Talk about mental health: It’s okay to ask questions, express feelings, and be open about how you're doing.
Next Steps:
You don’t need to do anything urgent, but staying curious about your own mental health is powerful. Keep learning, stay connected, and if anything ever changes, don’t wait to reach out.
You’ve been feeling really low lately.
Based on your answers, it sounds like you’ve been feeling sad, tired, or unmotivated more often than not. It’s not just a bad day, it feels like this has been going on for a while. You might feel disconnected, not interested in things like you used to be, or like something’s wrong, even if you can’t explain it. These feelings are real, and they matter.
What to Know:
- Feeling low sometimes is normal, but when it lasts a long time or makes it hard to enjoy life, it could be depression.
- Depression isn’t just feeling sad; it can make you feel tired, alone, easily upset, or like nothing’s exciting anymore.
- Anyone can experience it - kids, teens, adults - even if everything looks “fine” on the outside.
- You're not broken. You’re not weak. This is something many people go through, and help is out there.
Things You Can Try Right Now:
- Stick to simple routines: Go to bed and wake up around the same time. Eat regularly, even if it’s small meals.
- Stay connected: Talk to someone, a parent, teacher, coach, or counselor. You don’t have to say everything. Just being around people helps more than you might think.
- Do one small thing: Even watching a funny show, drawing, or taking a walk can help shift how you feel. You don’t have to “fix” it all at once.
- Talk to a professional: Therapists are trained to help kids and teens sort through big feelings. You won’t get in trouble, and it doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you.
Next Steps:
You deserve to feel better. If your sadness or low energy is making life hard, please talk to a trusted adult or reach out to a school counselor or doctor. They can help you figure out what’s going on — and what to do next.