Your Advice please?

I'm new on here. But I have been changing over the past couple of weeks. I've been through a lot in my past. As sad to say, when I was 14, I tried to commit suicide. Lied to the Dr's. because I didn't want to admit it. I was then sent to a mental hospital after being admitted to the hospital. I haven't been back I'm now 17,almost 18 years old and things aren't quite the same. I took the Depression quiz on here and it results showed i have severe depression.

I been eating less, I've lost 16 lbs in a week and a half, sleeping less,don't talk to people or friends as much, I've been thinking about suicide a lot (almost daily). My best friend is too busy and caught up in the party life to even understand or care. So I'm leaving her out of it for now.

I know I need help. I just don't even know where to begin. I live with both of my parents, I'm clueless of how I should tell them.

You must tell your parents because they love you and will do anything to help you. You need to be seen by a Pdr. and put on meds. I know this because I myself was severely depressed and was hospitalized twice in the last year, & 8 years ago, my daughter had a breakdown but we never knew how long she had been depressed or even that she was that bad off. Her best friend told us that our daughter was thinking of killing herself. We immediatey found help for her, and she is thriving now as a young woman. There is help out there and the first people who want to help you and can help you are your parents. Please let them know what's going on with you asap.

Yes, PLEASE tell someone how you feel. It's ok to need and ask for help. Actually, it's the brave thing to do. You can do it!

Amber27,

I agree with the others that you should tell your parents how you're feeling, but if you don't feel comfortable telling them, is there another adult who you can confide in - like a teacher or spiritual leader? They might be able to give you suggestions for what to do next.

Always remember that as bad as you feel right now, there is help and you can get better.

Take care of yourself--

I am new here. I agree with Nana. If it comes down to your life or telling your parents....the choice seems obvious. I am sure they would be devastated, no matter what special insights you have about what they might think.

((((((((Amber))))))))) Welcome to PC!

Honestly ... tell someone. Anyone. Whether it's your parents or other relative, a teacher, a friend, anyone that you trust. Are you in high school? You could talk to a guidance counselor, if you think that would be a good place to start. Or, if you'd prefer to go the anonymous route to start, what about calling your local crisis line? There are professionals there who can help you figure out what the best course of action would be for you.

I did not tell my parents about my depression right away because I was afraid of how they would react, and because I was afraid to admit to myself that I was depressed. So I told my best friend first, and she helped me get up the courage to tell my mom. Then, with time, my mom helped me get up the courage to see a doctor, who helped me get up the courage to see a counselor, who was able to get me in touch with a psychiatrist. Start wherever you can. Even posting here is a good first step. It doesn't matter who that first person is that you tell, because even if they can't help you directly, they may be the stepping stone you need to get you to someone who can. If saying the words out loud scares you and you think it might be easier to write a letter, do that. I know I am a lot better at communicating on paper than I am out loud.

Please do tell someone, and remember above all else that you are not alone in this.