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Everyone feels down sometimes things happen in our lives that make us sad or angry, exams and work stress us out, and sometimes it's just one of those days. But if you're feeling sad or anxious all the time, if your schoolwork's suffering because of it or you're having trouble eating and sleeping, then it maybe something more than just everyday blues.
Depression is now known to affect young people just as seriously as adults, and it can make your life miserable. It's not a case of just pulling yourself together it's a problem that you can get help for.
There are various places in Stockport, like Central Youth, that you can drop into if you need to talk to someone, or you could ring one of the helplines that are listed here or in the 'mental health' section. Talking through things that are bothering you, whether they are happening now or happened a long time ago, can help you to learn to cope with your feelings, and move on with your life.
If someone has died, you may need more specialised help. In the 'help when someone has died' section you can find services that provide bereavement counselling, where the counsellors are specially trained in talking to people who have lost someone close to them.