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[ashtonbeavers]

hi, my names ashton and i’m new to this. i’ve been struggling with depression for the last two years. i’ve tried to kill my self a couple months ago and i was sent to an inpatient hospital for a week. that didn’t help me but i just really need someone to talk to. i try to starve myself so i can die but it doesn’t help me. my mom is an alcoholic and my father doesn’t talk to me. i get teased a lot and i just need help.

[Miss-P74]

Hi Ashton. Welcome ! There’s some really lovely people on this site. I’m sure your make some friends and be able to share your thoughts when your feeling sad and have some great responses to help you.

We are here whenever you need a chat. 😊

Are you having therapy at the moment, does it help? Please reach out to us. There will always be someone here to chat too.

[ashtonbeavers in reply to Miss-P74]

thankyou. and yes. i go to 2 counselors a week plus take plenty of medication. i just feel like it doesn’t help and there’s not a point in me being here

[Miss-P74 in reply to ashtonbeavers]

Maybe have review of your medication if you feel they are not helping you?

It’s good to talk to someone. Is there anything you could do to take your mind of yourself for a while. ? A good movie or a fab book? I find going for a walk really helps me when I’m down. It takes all my strength sometimes to actually get out the door but once you do it does actually make you feel better. Distraction of the mind helps.

[ashtonbeavers in reply to Miss-P74]

i try to distract myself but my mom always shuts my ideas down. so i usually just sleep so i don’t have to eat or deal with anyone

[Miss-P74 in reply to ashtonbeavers]

Sleep is a good thing when feeling down. I know it’s hard to eat sometimes when you feel this way but please try to eat little and often with plenty of fluids too.

I’m sorry to hear about your mum shutting you down. I’m not sure how old you are but going for walks or listening to some music would help and isn’t something that your mum could disagree with?

I’ve been reading a book by Dr Claire Weekes she gives some amazing advice. Why not listen to her on you tube or even get the book ? Self help for your nerves. She helps with depression and anxiety. She’s given me the road to recovery. Without meds too. 😊lots of us on this site have read about her and agree it really helps ?

[ashtonbeavers in reply to Miss-P74]

i’ll try and thankyou so much! you’ve helped me just by these couple of texts !

[Miss-P74 in reply to ashtonbeavers]

Brilliant! 😃 let us know how your doing

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Hi Ashton, you have such a sweet, caring heart ❤️ from your profile introduction. There is a group called adult children of alcoholics they have online, telephone and in person meetings. Welcome to the forum

[ashtonbeavers in reply to Hidden]

thankyou so much! ❤️

[Fluffy44 in reply to ashtonbeavers]

I have anxiety that is really bad and my meds don’t seem to help. I have to make myself get out of the house even it’s just to go around the block or to the library it does help!!