Hey guys. So for the past year and a half or so, I've been feeling really down. Bu it's been different than 'sad'. It's more of a struggling feeling, like I'm drowing. Empty i guess. I feel like I'm not really enjoying activities that used to make me really happy, and going outide or talking to my friends doesn't seem as important. I've been self-harming for almost a year and a half. I'm getting better and right now im two weeks clean. Anyway, that's not the point of this thread. I did a little reserch so that I was making sure that this isnt just teenage hormones or some sh%t, and a lot of sources describe what I'm feeling as depression. I don't want to self-diagnose but my friends and family would think I was crazy if I searched for help with a professional. This 'empty' feeling kind of goes on and off. It's not like everything seems depressing and sad all the time. That makes me think that it might be dysthymia, but I really don't know. Help??

Is there any particular reason for you to be down?