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14|Female...For about two years ever since I found out my dad cheated on my mom...my life has been completely different, i use to feel really confident about my body but now i dont, i feel over weight and ugly (even though im 89lbs)I also have really bad trust issues now..I dont want to be like this anymore I want the old me back, My mom says the best way is for me to talk to someone about it but I cant talk to her because I know that it will upset her about the dad thing and I cant talk to my older sister because she will think im just going through some teenage stage...my mom suggested I see a therapist but i dont know if I want to or not because it just seems weird telling a stranger my feelings...and also I know they cost alot of money so I dont want to just waste money if I am going through a teenage stage but I dont think it is just a teenage stage...Im just really scared I am going to do something crazy if I dont tell people how I feel. So my question is...should I see a therapist or not? (link)
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If you feel like you should see one, see one. It won't be a waste of money, trust me. Just be sure to find a really good, experienced therapist. I know you feel like you're telling a stranger what you feel, but everything is CONFIDENTIAL, unless the information you give him/her is:
1. harming you or others or
2. endangering you or others
then, they MUST call Child Protection Services (CPS). Other than that, you should be fine. My parents went through a terrible divorce almost 3 years ago, and i'm STIL having trouble. Counseling takes time, and it's not all gonna get better the minute you start seeing a therapist. It will take a while. Just be optimistic.
And i definately know what it's like to be told that "It's just a phase/stage!". Well guess what, teens have struggles, and sometimes, THEY NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP. Make that clear to the people who don't think you need therapy. I am 14 too, I hate my body, I think i'm overweight, people can't trust me, and i think i have sooo many different disorders, but no one beleives me. WE SHOULD GO TOGETHER. lol. Sometimes, therapy is the only way to go before you do something stupid as hell. But if you don't go, please don't cut yourself, pop pills, or refer to drugs to solve your problems. Honestly? They make it worse LATER in life. Do what you feel is right. And don't worry about $$$, medical insurance should take care of it! =] Hope I did some good. x333
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thanks for your advice lol i think i will go
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