[cnb_5]

I, as far as I know, have been suffering depression for about 5 years now. It began when my dad did nothing but tell me how terrible of a kid I was, how I listened to the wrong music, was friends with the wrong people, and other things like that. Ever since, I've been a completely different person. I'm constantly down and sad, almost nothing helps. Of course there are periods of times where I feel pretty good, but most of the time I don't, even when I know I should. I've tried to tell my mom, my dad (they're divorced), and my grandma about this and none of them will get me help. They act like it's no big deal, so here I am left to suffer. I'm not able to get myself help as I am only 17. Can anyone please help me on what I should do with the situation I'm in? I don't know who else to call on for help.

[vital]

Hi cnb_5,

See the depression success stories section of the site for stuff that works.

- vital

[jaciRock]

Have you tried talking to a counselor at school? I'm not sure of the laws in your state but in some of them you can get counseling without a parent's permission when you are 15. Keep searching.

[Little Jay]

I first realised something was wrong when I was 14, and i know how hard it can be especially when your family don't really understand. I agree with jaciRock, the first place I felt I got really helpful support was at school. It was a huge and scary step, but I spoke to my form tutor who sorted out a meeting with our school counsellor and it was a massive help. It's different here in the UK - from 16 we can go to our doctor without our parents needing to know anything about it so I was then able to reach out for support myself. I hope that you find the support you need sweetheart

[MotherMarcus]

cnb_5 Do you have a primary care doctor you can consult with ? I too grew up in a negative house-hold ( mostly criticism and passive aggression). I finally decided at the age of 35 that I was sick and tired of being sad and angry all the time. My primary care doc started me on anti-depressants and then I found a great psychiatric nurse practitioner to help me.
You are always welcome here to share and ask questions. Keep us informed. Be well.