i am 12 years old. im not a very happy girl and i havnt eaten in a few days because im simply not hungry.i also wake up in the middle of the night and cant go back to sleep. i recently lost my best friend in an accedint. why is all of this happening? is it related?
Hi, I do understand your distress regarding your symptoms. Losing your best friend can be a very traumatic experience. The symptoms that you have mentioned is suggestive of stress leading to depression. I would advise that you talk to your parents regarding your problems and seek a psychiatric consultation. Medications like Escitalopram can be safely used in your age group and is an effective treatment option for depression. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.