[JustDontAsk]

Well a few weeks ago I finally went in to see the school counselor...and she told me that she thinks I have depression. The only way I can get help from an actual mental health specialist is to get parental permission, but I know I won't be able to ask for that. So I have a feeling I will be like this for a while even though I still go and see the school counselor on a weekly basis...and the feeling just get worse. I feel like I'm never going to get better...like I am just going to continue to get worse. I don't want this to happen, I know nobody does. But I don't understand why this happened either. Nothing has changed recently. It's just gradually gotten worse. I always feel like I'm in a dream. I'm always tired. I don't enjoy sports when they were my whole life before. And I don't understand it. I feel hopeless for the future...breaking down a lot. I'm frustrated, lost, confused, intimidated...I just want to get better but I don't think that will ever happen.

Just getting some things out there, you don't have to reply if you don't want to.

[Caretaker Leo]

Just an idea...
Perhaps the school counselor can ask your parent(s) to come in to talk and she can recommend that you see a professional mental health specialist.

It is good that you can see the school counselor every week as you sound as though you do need someone that cares about you and wants to help you.

I wish you the best.

[ImMentallyILL]

Best thing to do is to ask your parents for permission don't try to hide it and make pretend everything is ok. I've felt confused like you but talking to a proffesonial will help find out why you're depressed. Don't wait until it's too late and up making your depression worse. Feeling like you're in dream will get worse if you don't stop it now Trust me !

Get help now before you end up like me four years depressed alone in a room.

[JustDontAsk]

I've been seeing the school counselor for a while now...things just seem worse. Still don't think I can do anything to get help for myself. I just turned 17, so by the time I'm 18 I can get help myself. Thanks for your posts, and sorry for the late reply...I honestly don't remember ever seeing that I got a reply...Hmm. Strange...

Take care, I hope all is well.

JDA

Hi, JDA. So, what feelings are you holding in that are causing your depression? Why don't you want to tell your parents? (Are they the problem? I know you'd have to tell them twice since they are divorced. Is the real problem telling your mom?)

Keeping this secret is hurting you. You need to clear the air no matter how painful. I know it will be emotionally difficult to reveal. But, not revealing it is hurting you too.

Here's an option: tell your parents you are due for an annual physical and go see your MD. Tell your MD that you are depressed. MD's can prescribe anti-depressants. Also, you can speak to them and you can ask them to speak to your parents on your behalf, even if it's just to say that you are feeling depressed without revealing the underlying issue. An MD can also give you a referral to a therapist. Think about it.

I wish you all the best.