Well I was reading this and...This describes how I was during my junior year of high school. (I just graduated this spring.) I cared deep down, but it didn't seem like it. I couldn't concentrate, I couldn't remember anything...I would take tests and not remember one question...So I want to tell you one thing.

You ARE intelligent. And you're doing one of the most difficult things there is - admitting something isn't right and asking for help! For that I praise you...especially for bringing it up to your parents, who seem to be extremely ignorant. My mom is the same way - doesn't believe in mental illnesses either.

Well...I have depression and anxiety. All of my school issues were contributed to those two issues. Well, most of them at least. I'll be honest, I'm not 100% fixed. I've been in therapy and on meds for almost a year. But I'm so much better regarding my shook work...

Don't give up - keep working hard! I believe you can do it. And I don't know where you are, but a shook counselor is a great place to start, since your parents aren't doing anything for you...That is where I started...Well, after talking to a close friend.

If you want to know more about where to start or what my experience was like, feel free to PM me about it. I'm more than willing to share.

I guess that was a lot more than one thing, huh...but I still wish you the very best!

JDA