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Jun 25, 2009, 04:23 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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Hey KitKat...
I'm 32 and I've had troubles since I was your age too. It can be so difficult to get help we need when we are young, especially when our parents, for whatever reason, will not help us.
My suggestion is to print out this thread, or your first post there, and if you have to, fake a cold or an injury to get a doctors appointment. Once you're there, you can ask your doctor if you can talk privately. Because of your age, your parents are legally allowed to your medical information, but I am sure the doctor would do their best to grant your wishes and may convince your parents to step out briefly.
Show your Doctor your thread, and maybe make a list of experiences that don't feel right to you. Make sure to tell them how it is affecting your life in a bad way. Let them know that you tried talking to your parents and that they blew you off and didn't seem to listen.
It's really hard being young and sometimes you have to fight hard to get what you need. But it sounds like you need to be your own advocate at this point, which means YOU need to be the one to stand up and demand that you receive care. At some point, when your parents are able to accept that more, they should be able to resume being your advocate, hopefully.
Another thing you could do is speak with your school nurse about this and show them your post/list, or your school guidance counselor/Principal. I know it's summer so you may be out of school all ready.
Keep us posted if you like. We'll be here to support you!! 
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