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"Hi Rachel, I need some help. I cry a lot. I cry at least once a week, especially when I'm stressed. I know that crying is normal but is it too much? I'm scared I... [](http://blog.teenvogue.com/connect/blogs/relationships/assets_c/2010/02/ask-rachel-depressed-31786.html)Hi Rachel,\n\n I need some help. I cry a lot. I cry at least once a week, especially when I'm stressed. I know that crying is normal but is it too much? I'm scared I might be depressed or something.\n\n Anonymous\n\n Hey Anonymous,\n\n Crying is pretty normal when you're stressed, and it's also to be expected when you're a teenager (hormones blah blah blah, you know the deal). But if it's bad enough for you to write me, I can't help but wonder if you're depressed.\n\nDepression affects girls almost twice as much as boys. It's important to know the warning signs of depression:\n\nYou constantly feel irritable, sad, or angry.\n Nothing seems fun anymore, and you just don't see the point of trying.\n You feel bad about yourself--worthless, guilty, or just \"wrong\" in some way\n You sleep too much or not enough.\n You have frequent, unexplained headaches or other physical problems.\n Anything and everything makes you cry.\n You've gained or lost weight without consciously trying to.\n You just can't concentrate. Your grades may be plummeting because of it.\n You feel helpless and hopeless.\n You're thinking about death or suicide. (If this is true, talk to someone right away!)\n\n If this sounds like you, it's time to talk to a trusted adult. Better yet, consider speaking to a counselor or therapist. Sometimes, just talking about what's going on can make you feel much better. Other times, you might need medication to help you through a rough spot. In the meantime, you can get some more good info here.\n\n Most important is that you don't suffer alone. Even if you don't think you're depressed, make sure you're talking to a friend or trusted adult. It's amazing what a little companionship can do when you're feeling blue. Take care of yourself and good luck."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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