I would add: Show this forum to your parents - print out this thread - show them you are serious about your condition and you really WANT and NEED help. I agree with the others - you need to talk to a school psychologist or a therapist before diving into medication - especially at your age.

You can do this - it may be hard to break it to them being that it sounds as if you have been holding this in for quite a while - but once you talk to them about it - a weight will be lifted.

If you living in a small town and don't have therapy services, go to your GP (General Practitioner) and discuss this. He/she may be abel to give you some good talk therapy and be able to refer you to someone. YOu gotta start somewhere - first explain to your parents then go from there.

Hang in there ok? And keep us updated!!

Jerry