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Q: I'm a 14 year old female with depression and anxiety. I'm a freshman in high school, but I'm homeschooled due to the mental illnesses. Well, I have NO friends. The only interaction I really have is with my family. I probably only go outside once or twice a week. All I really do is play video games, read, surf the internet, do my schoolwork, or other little activities. I love going outside as long as it isn't hot, but I'm just too depressed and anxious. Is there something wrong with me? I go to a therapist every week. I just feel like I'm worthless and not going anywhere since I stay in my room 23 hours of the day, on the internet for like half of that time. I just feel worthless. It's not like I'm a lazy bum who doesn't do anything with their life, I just am majorly depressed and scared to leave my house. I'm still in school and learn a lot though.
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There's notHing wrong with you sweetie. Depression makes you want to not do anything. If you feel unhappy or worthless you can take little steps to change how you feel. Try to find things to do outside of your home at first like riding a bike or doing a chore or a craft outside. Whatever you feel will make you happy. Also it'll help to try to talk someone in yOur neighborhood. Start by saying hello I'm so and so. If you start trying to at least say hi to people it'll help. Then once you're comfortable saYing hi to people and being out of your house. Try to join a club or an activity you enjoy dOing whether it be a book club or a support group. If you looked you could find a support group with people who have the same illness as you do. That would be better than being cooped up all the time. You could make a friend within the support group. I have a mental illness myself but Ive found the best way to deal with the depression is being active. It takes your mind off whatever's bothering you and giVes you an opportunity to be happy and meet people.
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Thank you for answering this. I really feel you saved my life since I was sitting here thinking about killing myself. Thank you for helping me!
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Hi I'm Dana and I've always loved to give people advice and help them. My friends always come to me when it comes to needing advice. So leave me a question if you like and I'll help you out as best as I can :)
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Gender: Female Occupation: Assistant Member Since: January 22, 2015 Answers: 26 Last Update: November 12, 2015 Visitors: 3705
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