[eversad]

I've been having trouble staying awake and motivated to get schoolwork done for a very long time. And the only way I can get anything done is if I go to the library cause there are super bright lights and a productive feel to it. I get on average like 7 hours of sleep a night, 9 on weekends. I've spoken to my parents and Doctor about depression but they don't believe me (despite the fact they knew about me self-harming) and my mom prevents me from getting help. I'm moody and irratable and a lot of it is due to my exaughstion. I drink like 2 litres of water at school but still feel the same. The only thing my doctor suggested today was to do some blood tests, but they always come back the same. I need to get my schoolwork done cause I'm in the IB and I'm not allowed to drop it despite my mental problems. I just need Adderall at least. What should I do? I'm 16 so I can't get a new doctor on my own. My guidance counselors are not private they'll just call my parents and then I'll get beaten for "ruining te family reputation".

[Altered Moment]

Welcome to PC

I am so sorry you are in the position of unsupportive parents and not old enough to do it on your own.

Maybe we can be of some help here. I would swear your doctor to confidentiality to only him and you. And then tell him what's really going on. Self harm is serious.

This is from British Columbia but I believe it is part of the Canadian Human rights and teen rights that is the whole country.

Children and teenagers who are capable of making their own decisions have the same rights to privacy and confidentiality as adults.

Normally, the parent or guardian will instruct the health care provider and give or refuse consent on the child's or teenager's behalf. But the child can give his or her own instructions if

he or she is legally "capable" of giving instructions themselves,
the doctor is of the opinion that the child understands the situation and the benefits and risks; and
following the instruction is in the child's or teenager's best interest.
There is no set age for when a child or teenager becomes capable to give instructions about his or her health information. It depends on the child or teenager's ability to understand the situation, the benefits and risks and the implications of the choice.

Does the doctor have to tell the parents?

No, a doctor or health care provider has to get the child or teenager's agreement before telling the parents or guardian about the child or teenager's health information.

This means that in most situations a child or teenager can talk to their doctor about things like birth control, pregnancy and abortion, mental health concerns, sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol, drugs, addiction and other things they might not want to talk to their parents about.

There are some limits to this rule:

some doctors insist on telling a child’s parent or guardian if they treat the child.
if there is good reason to believe that a child or teenager might harm themselves or others, or that there are certain kinds of abuse (physical, sexual or emotional) then the doctor is required by law to report it to authorities.
Talk to your doctor

If you are a child or teenager and you want your doctor to keep your medical information confidential, it’s important to tell the doctor.

If you are not comfortable speaking to your doctor about a health problem, you may wish to go to a clinic for confidential treatment.

Children and Teenagers

This site covers it pretty good.

Treatment decisions regarding infants, children and adolescents | Position statements and practice points | Canadian Paediatric Society

[Nishan]

a bad situation, i dont know anything about Canadian health system , if you seek another doctor it will be great before depression ruin your life
did you check thyroid level because your are sleepy, i know a doctor recomant this to his depression patient when he told trouble staying awake.

if you cant meet another doctor you can search some good book and videos about depression cuting methods and CBT Cognitive behavioral therapy ideas
learning about depression, treatment method help us a lot

im ESL

[Fizzyo]

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[Ocean Swimmer]

How about caffeine tablets. They're sold at drug store. I used to keep some in my glove box in the car. In case of a long trip.