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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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First off, I'm glad to hear that you are learning a lot and you are not a lazy person, those are two very good qualities to have.
As far as your mental health goes, I am truly sorry to hear all that you are going through. While no one can say they know exactly what you are going though as that each end every person's experience is unique to them, I can relate to some degree based on my own stuggles with OCD and anxiety.
First off, it good that you recognize you are having a problem. That is the first step in combating it.
You need to know that you are not worthless, even without knowing you personally, I am certain of this. I believe that each and every person has skills and a purpose to offer this world, sometimes they just have a very hard time realizing it.
Video games and the Internet can be a good thing, in moderation. I suggest you try to take small steps to do other things like maybe exercise and things that don't involve being in front of a computer and tv. This can help both body and mind.
See if there are any local groups yo can join for people with anxiety issues. The support of others as well as the opportunity to get out to meeting or events could be great for you.
Last but not least, please check out a book I always recommend, "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns. I also recently came across another good one called "You Are not Your Brain" by Jeffrey M. Schwartz. These two should be helpful.
Good luck.
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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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