A little about myself .

[Guadalupe23]

I’m 17 years old , a senior in High school . I’ve suffered from depression since I️ was a 6th grader ..

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

I hope you are getting the proper treatment for your depression. You are so young! Don’t end up like me! Get help now.

[Guadalupe23 in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

My parents don’t support me getting help , they think it’s just be going trough a phase . I️ do want Yelp though .. 😏

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Guadalupe23]

Talk to your school counselor. It will help to have someone on your side. They can also help you! So many people talk negatively about anxiety and depression along with medications to help cope. It is a disease! Just like cancer or heart disease. If you have those you get medicine. There are also all natural ways of dealing with depression. Addressing what’s bothering you. You can look up all natural means to help with depression. Even dietary changes. Exercise is also very helpful! When you get down take a walk, talk to a friend go out on an activity. Your school counselor can help you! Don’t wait. It only gets harder. I hope you can get the support you need from your parents. I don’t know them but I would hate to think my son was suffering. Maybe you can get one of them alone and talk to them. Try getting pamphlets etc and showing it to them. Knowledge is helpful.

[Guadalupe23 in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

Thank you so much , I appreciate you and your words mostly for you to take a second of your time and help me out in this .

I’m so thankful to know there’s people out there who actually understand depression and anxiety ❤️ I hope everything is going well for you

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Guadalupe23]

I understand depression too well I’m afraid and the anxiety I have so if I can use my awful experience to help someone else that brightens my day. I don’t have much purpose in my life. I’m always here. Hit me up anytime you need an ear and rest assured I understand!

[hayrikki]

Shawny89 is right on. You get help asap. Your school counselor or school nurse will have ways and resources to get you help. ( I work at a school and know this happens a lot, unfortunately). The longer you wait to try to help yourself, the harder it is. I too know this from experience. There are many, many people who can totally relate and are rooting for you!! Please don't give up. Take care of you