[IsLifeWorthLiving?]

i know i am depressed. I wake up and wonder why. I cant tell my parents. I just cant. They don't think it is a real disease. i dont want medication. i want to talk to someone.

You will say that my parents will understand. i cant ask my parents. what do i do?

[bipolar_bear]

Is there a school councelor you can talk to? Maybe they can help support you or help you find someone who can. I am glad you are reaching out.

BB

[DOWNINNATICK]

Well, first you have made a giant step by coming here and asking for help, life is worth living, though at times it seems doubtful. As polar-bear said, is there a counselor at school you could go to? How about a relate you're close to, and aunt, uncle, cousin or even a grandparent, they might want to help and they won't tell your parents unless they feel your in danger. How about a friend or are you close to your friends parents, if you are they could also be a good place to go. You really need to find someone who will listen to you and guide you, but you do have this group that will be here to listen and to advise if and when they can.

Again life is worth living and you can alway PM me if you need to talk, I will try to help because I alway felt trap growing up too and had no one to talk to. At 49 I still feel that way, but that's because I was always afraid to tell someone or acknowledge the fact that I had a problem with depression. So congrats. on making that big step and things will get better in time.

Hugs
Cindy

[IsLifeWorthLiving?]

there is a counselor at my school,but i dont know her at all. plus im pretty sure that she is all busy with the seniors trying to get them into college. for some reason when i think about getting help i think about my history teacher. but im...afraid?

[madisgram]

welcome to pc ! I'm glad you found us. i also think a school counselor is a good idea for a start. and keep us posted on how you're doin' cause we do care!!!

[IsLifeWorthLiving?]

i dont see how it could be possibly possible to get help without my parents finding out...that is the problem

[lifelesstraveled]

Originally Posted by IsLifeWorthLiving?

there is a counselor at my school,but i dont know her at all. plus im pretty sure that she is all busy with the seniors trying to get them into college. for some reason when i think about getting help i think about my history teacher. but im...afraid?

Hi,
What about a school psychologist? In my school we had guidance councelors (those who helped us with personal issues as well as college) and we had school psychologists (for the sole purpose of helping students with personal problems). Maybe you can talk to your guidance councelor and he or she may be able to point you in the direction of the school psychologist?

[IsLifeWorthLiving?]

i wish! but sadly, small school, and no school psychologist

[Tumnus]

Originally Posted by IsLifeWorthLiving?

i wish! but sadly, small school, and no school psychologist

Sorry to hear you don't have a school psychologist. That would have been my suggestion as well. Still, a guidance counselor who is any good will see your depression well worth their time. Please don't sell yourself short in the presence of seniors trying to get into college. You are trying to protect your future as well, right?

Are you in a small town? That can make sharing struggles harder sometimes, but it's still important to find someone you can trust. Your history teacher might be a good resource but know that there are some things teachers are required to share with administration/family. Any self-harm or intent to harm, for example. A middle school history teacher was a huge help to me as my depression emerged but she also had to report it when I shared that a friend of mine was suicidal (nearly ruined that friendship when the parents got involved). Later teachers provided a lot of support when I didn't have others to go to and my mom didn't seem like a safe person.

From the vantage point of my late 20s, I can say that while my mom still doesn't get me entirely, she's come a long way in trying to support me. Don't give up on your parents entirely. They may surprise you down the road, even if it seems impossible now.