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[lizbeth_v]

Hello. My name is Liz and I am 17 years old. I have been suffering with anxiety and depression for a while now but up until the beginning of the summer, it got unbearable. I am constantly thinking of suicide because of traumatic events that happened in my past. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of those things. Everyone in my life seems to have given up on me. My mother refuses to acknowledge the fact that I’m actually diagnosed with these things by my doctor/psychiatrist. Yet she still says it’s just “my age”....

[destinymichelle]

A lot of adults tend to think that it’s just something that we will grow out of. I’ve had anxiety since I can remember, but mine definitely started taking a toll once I turned 15. I’m 19 now. I’m sorry to hear that you’re having such a hard time. It is very hard to get past traumatic experiences, especially when you feel as though you have nobody that understands. Please don’t give up, Liz. You will meet many people here that genuinely care. You’re so young and have so much more to achieve. If you ever need someone to talk to please message me. I don’t care if you message me day or night, I’ll be here for you. ❤️ I’ve started to learn that a lot of people don’t understand how mental health really works. There is no off button like people think.

[lizbeth_v in reply to destinymichelle]

Thank you. I also just really miss how I used to be. I used to be so carefree and I didn’t have anxiety attacks and I look back and remember how happy and how carefree I used to be. I just wish I was like that again.

[destinymichelle in reply to lizbeth_v]

Oh, trust me girl. I understand that completely. It’s hard looking back and feeling like we’ve gotten worse. We can get through it ❤️ We can be like that again, it just takes a lot of self love and self care.

[lizbeth_v in reply to destinymichelle]

Wow thank you so much! Those have been the most motivating words I’ve heard in a while. Thank you for reminding me that I can get better ❤️

[destinymichelle in reply to lizbeth_v]

Of course love! ❤️ It feels impossible, but it’s not. Always remember that.

[pink318]

Hello Lizbeth,

Welcome to the forum! Thank you for reaching out.

I’m sorry that you are going through this. Depression is treatable with therapy and medication. Try to visit your doctor regularly and find a support group that you can meet in person. It will help you not to feel alone and feel less lonely.

Praying for you that you will get the support you need especially from your mother. I pray that you will get through this.

Please stay strong. Keep us posted.

[JaaKK]

Hello lizabeth,

I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling so much. A lot of mothers and teens tend to struggle with communication between each other. It takes a lot of courage for you to come this far. Do not give up on your mom! Know that she really does love you and wants the best for you! It just seems like she does not get it what you are going through. Sometimes writing a letter or in a journal can help figure out your thoughts and then be able to relay them to your parents/ family/ doctor. Never give up! You never know, this might be something that your mom might be learning how to better communicate with you! I am praying for you!

God Bless!

[lizbeth_v in reply to JaaKK]

Thank you so much! I’ve spoken to my mother and to my surprise she was very comforting, telling me that it will be okay and that my trauma wasn’t my fault and that she knows I didn’t do anything for attention.