Are depression and suicidal thoughts in teens normal?

I am 40 years old. I was a "cutter" when I was a teenager and it stopped in my early 20's. I have suffered from clinical depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and Bi-Polar disorder since I was 16 years old. I attempted suicide 2 times in my teens. I have been on medication since I was 16 years old. I have been in therapy off and on since then too. I know for myself, that I have to stay on my meds and see my therapist regularly in order to function "normally". The scars on my arms from "cutting" remind me every day, just how low my life had been. The wedding ring on my finger, reminds me of just how good my life has become. I have only been married ( for the first time ) for 2 years. My husband is an amazing man who is patient, loving, caring, and understanding. He knows my psych history and when I have my "Bi-Polar" moments and/or days he knows how to deal with it. I guess what I am trying to tell you is that there is light at the end if the tunnel... I had to go through everything I did, in order to get to where I am now. Life is good. I have learned how to cope with my mental health issues, and instead of taking the chicken-shit way out by killing my self, I am dealing with it on a daily basis. Not every day is good, but then neither is it for people who aren't depressed. Am I making sense? Please don't hurt yourself anymore. There are people out there that love you and care about you and are willing to help you. You are young, and have so much to look forward to...

You're seriously depressed. It's not just a "phase" because you are a teenager.

Go and get help. Big hugs.

Most teens get depressed and may think about suicide, but I think your's is more than just the norm. I've been through it myself. And it wasn't just in my teens. It got worse in my twenties. I went to my doctor and she put me on Prozzak. It actually helps a lot. I hope you can feel better soon. And remember, asking for help doesn't mean you're weak! :) Good luck.

ive been there and i understand what your going through. my reasons for being depressed suicidal and cutting had to do with a bad drug problem. im 19 as welll if you ever neeed someone to talk to im here for you im sure alot of others would be too.

True, asking for help actually shows you're stronger than whatever is getting to your mind. Go to your parents and ask, or go to your mental health facility at your college campus and talk to a doctor there. Trust me, in the long run you will benefit from it.

im depressed too but its not normal
im not saying be happy yolo like other sh'ts but ignore that facts in life when you get to be an adult life gets better c:

Ask for help.i have depression too and the only way to get rid of it is through a professional.

Call the Suicide Hotline. Here is a list of them by country. They help people like us become happier and enjoy life.

http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

if your question is whether your sister is right or not, im telling you honestly I DON'T KNOW. personally i don't think depression happens only during teenageness or if you're a teen then you are automatically depressed. depression's not a good thing but it's something that people go through and you don't see everyone jumping off buildings. death is a luxury that not everyone can afford. personally i think it's selfish to kill yourself just because you're feeling like that. it's cowardly. everyone lives for something you just have to find it. i think it's a waste for you to die. hugs. oh and i don't think stuffing yourself with meds will help, just so you know if you decide to do that. well you're normal i guess.

To have passing thoughts is normal..but you are way passed that...you also talked about other things in your life like isolation, estrangement, etc,..please seek out professional help..a caring supportive counselor and maybe medication could help you...talk it out as much as possible...writing all your thoughts and feelings also help...try to find something you enjoy and do it....good luck

Please talk to someone fast. You are worth more. Cutting leads to more depression and feelings of unworthyness.

Depression is normal in teenages, not as often as you suffer but most definatly not an unusal situation, different things tend to cause this; family, work, education etc. You don't want to kill yourself really but you may feel like it. Don't do anything hasty because you still have your whole life to live.

please dnt kill urself whether u realise it or not u have so much to live for. think about all the ppl u would be leaving behind, they would be completely devastated. in killing urself u are actually killing other ppl (metaphorically).

book an appointment with a psychologist asap. depression is nothing to be ashamed of and im sure u would much rather overcome these feelings than let them consume u. u are not alone at all and teenage yrs are often the worst for depression with the out of control hormones. dnt be too hard on urself and focus on other ppl instead of urself for a while. help them with their problems and ull realise why life is worth living.

im a teen in ive never though about killling myself its probably cause i look at things a diferent way

Well, 80%%-90%% depression isn't exactly normal. Neither is being a cutter. However, the depression thing is pretty much normal. I think my life sucks. Seriously though, I think that's a bit too much. Eat ice crea. Listen to happy music. I don't know much about why you're depressed, so I can't really say much. Honestly though, depression sucks, I would know (or at least I think I do).
Just giving my thoughts, whether they are helpful, appreciated, or useless.