How my depression started

[Ig_being_alone_fits_me]

On the summer of 2017-2018 I started having suicide thoughts and I started to shut everyone out no one asked if I was ok..ever to this day it has worsened and worsened, and that my parents don’t believe me is even worse.

[fauxartist]

I have heard of depression coming on stronger at certain ages....I know I was always sad as a child because of my environmental issues, but really started getting depressed in my teenage years and it never stopped. If you can get help outside of your parents opinion of whether you do or don't such as on-line teen sites for kids with depression etc., at least it will help you connect with others and find information to help you understand your feelings more. If you are under a certain age though...I think there may be some restrictions...don't know.

[Agoraphobia39]

I'm sorry that your parents dont believe you. That is something I struggle with as well. I think its harder for people that care about you to admit something is wrong because they will then begin to blame themselves.

I have struggled with self harm and suicide thoughts for so many years. I was able to get help thru a behavioral health hospital for my self harm and I have been doing well with that for about 6 years. Last year my anxiety came back with a venegence, but now I have a degree in Psychology and my family thinks I'm crazy because they say "I should know how to deal with all of this now" but I dont. I'm struggling not just day to day but minute to minute. I just got on this site today and I wanted to reach out and tell you that you are not alone! I feel your struggle and yet, I push forward because I know I have a purpose, and so do you. Dont give up. You made a good choice speaking on here today.