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Therapist: recommended?
15/f. I apologize, this is really long.
Well, I'm beginning (and have already BEEN) to be VERY depressed. And I mean, sometimes for no reason at all. I can't talk to ANYONE. My parents don't understand...and tell me "Oh...don't be ridiculous...there is nothing wrong with you. Everyone passes through this stage". etc. It's driving me nuts. There is too much pressure from school (having to get straight A's or else my parents will EXPLODE), I HATE my friends. They haven't ever done ANYTHING for me. NEVER. They never.......care. :( When I look at them...I see FAKE USERS. They talk crap behind me...which I can prove. I've been cutting myself...and I can't stop. I have NO ONE to talk to and no one to confide in. I don't know if I have some kind of mental illness...but I feel so freaking ALONE in this world. So very lonely. NOBODY and NOTHING ..(LOL) understands me. I feel like an outcast. I'm constantly judged by everything. music tastes, clothes, grades etc. I'm so different. ARGH. I want a therapist and I was wondering (after writing such a long paragraph) if I'm in need of one. :/ Any suggestions? Do therapists actually help? Thanks in advance.
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Yeah. I'm not gonna agree with those stupid people below because you don't need one. Trust me! They really can't change anything. I've been to one and I'm 14 years old. So I don't want you to think i'm 18 and I've been through this. Hell, I'm still going through this. i hate everything! I really hate my life. It sucks. My friends seem to not wanna hang out with me or anything. So I hate them now. My parents and or family don't understand me. They say the same thing over again. It's a phase. You'll get through it. I understand you because I go through this everday. What's worse is I'm not even suppose to be in 8th grade so people call me stupid and I just want to belong but stupid people won't let that happen. Yes, my friends are all fake and they all want me to be just like them but I'm never enough and that pisses me off! I can't be perfect. Nobody's perfect and I'm not nobody.. Look, I'm going through it too and if it ever changes (like everyone says it will) then I'll be sure to keep you posted. I am so touched by your problems that I want to talk to you more just because my life sucks too. Do you have myspace? If so I'm avril lavigne. Search by NAME not DISPLAYED NAME. If you have it and if ya wanna add me. haha.
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A therapist can be a good idea for some people, but for others it just doesn't work. it depends on your view on explaining yourself to a stranger. it can be a plus because they know nothing about you or your life to begin with, so there is no way they can judge you on the things you feel insecure about. On the other hand, if someone is having a hard time telling their feelings to the people they care about/trust the most, they figure, why all of a sudden pour my emotions onto some random person who doesnt know me and hasn't been a part of my life to understand it? you have to decide which is more of your thinking process. If therapy doesn't sound appealing, try getting your words out to yourself rather than someone or something else- meaning writing. you can reveal the weirdest things about yourself with just a pen and paper, and taking all of this conciousness off of your shoulders will make you feel so much more at ease. free writing is great because it doesn't involve you to think- just completely let go and let your pen do the work. and there is no pressure in this because it doesn't have to be perfect, either. then maybe it will be easier for you to explain your view to your parents or develop better, trusting friendships with new people. I hope you know that things like these don't change overnight, and that your patience will subconciously get you through this. you just need to try to be open minded about everything! when you have nothing (which even if you believe it, it is DEFINITELY not true) there is nothing to lose. things can only get better! :] you can IM me at amandaaxoox if you need anything, i'll be happy to talk! hope i've helped <3
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It sounds like you may need a therapist. I understand cutting yourself may be a way of coping with pain or the pressure of your life, but it's NOT a good way to deal with it. Maybe you should put yourself around a different group of people, it doesn't sound like your friends are . . . well your friends. You don't want to be around people who make you even more depressed and Everybody is judged, not just you. Even though you may feel like that is the case. You shouldn't keep your emotions bottled up, so get a journal and write everything you're feeling down. It helps. I don't know how much my opinion is worth to you, but I recomend a therapist.
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It may help, it may not. I don't know. I don't know you.
Good Luck.
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i know exactly what you mean
my principal and vice principal have pulled me asides a few times to ask me if im okay. Cutting really doesnt do anything. When you get older all the scars on your wrists will be all old and wrinkly and gross. i do think that you should go to a therapist, the actlly can help. also maybe its time for some new friends. and maybe you should tell your parents how much stress your under and i know you think they will kill you but you might want to show them you cut. its the only way for them to understand how your feeling. Im here if you ever need any support. hope i helped.
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I definately suggest therapy. For anybody who is a little sad even. They let you talk about yourself, and saying it out-loud makes you feel better. They are professionals, and know what they are doing and all they do is make you feel better and watch out for you. And they just care about you. I would definately say to go to therapy, see how it goes, and the go from there.
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I know exactly what you mean. I feel depressed a lot so I know how you feel. First of all, you need to stop cutting yourself. You might not want to but its for the best. Secondly try talking to your doctor. He or she can definetly tell you if you suffer from depression. And I would look into seeing a therapist. I think its great that you want to get help. A therapist can help you deal with feeling that you feel you cant talk to your parents or friends about. They wont judge you but they can offer suggestions and help. Hope my advice helps! If you ever need to talk just send me a message. Im a great listener. <3 Jenn
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