Well, Jessica, I don't know the culture around here so I don't know if this is tolerated or not but I'm a blunt person. I like for people to be straight with me and I'm straight with them... and I have something to say to you.

Why should they care if you don't care?

Do you care about yourself? Do you want the best for yourself? Do you want the best for your friends and family? Do you want to succeed at school?

If the answer is yes, and I bet it is... then, you have to start letting people know that you do care and that you care deeply. That you don't want to be depressed and that you miss your life where you could easily keep up with the world's expectations for you.

Maybe don't start out by listing your problems... maybe start out by saying, "I want...." "I want to be able to catch up on my schoolwork... can you think of any ways it might be easier for me to do that?" "I want to be able to talk to you guys when I'm upset... is there anything I can do that might make it easier for you to listen?"

I don't know how you usually approach people and I hope I didn't assume too much... I'm just working on ideas because I do care... and I'd bet if I'm a stranger and I care... that some people that know and love you care too. Help them help you Jessica. You can do this... I know you can...

If it turns out that you are surrounded by a bunch of self-absorbed people, which could be possible, then you'll need to stop looking to them to help... because continuing to do so will only cause you more pain. Reach beyond them or look into yourself... It sounds like you've had negative experiences with professionals in the past but you could always keep trying until you find one with whom you can click.

Good luck with things. I bet you are a strong girl, you'll pull through this soon... keep your head above water.