Please, somebody help me!

[chellab]

Hi, I'm a 15 year old girl, and I'm scared. I'm not sure whether I have any sort of bipolar disorder, and before I told anyone eg, family, councillor, school nurse etc.. I just wanted to know if anyone could help me because I don't want anyone to think I'm 'attention seeking' but basically for the past 4 years I've self harmed, and this past year 2012+ everything's really hit me and I've never done so much damage to my body before! I'm always thinking about suicide, and that the world would be a better place with out me, I never really have anything positive to think about because all my negative thoughts kill my positive ones off, even when I'm the slightest bit 'happy' I always end up thinking about me, not being here all the time. I just want someone to talk to about it, but I'm too scared :/

[thatquietgirl]

Yes, please talk to someone!  This doesn't sound like bipolar disorder to me.  There is a lot more to bipolar disorder than depression.  What you've described is depression with hallmarks of self harm and suicidal idealization.  It still needs treatment.  Talk to a counselor at school, a parent, or whomever you can trust to get you the help you need.

[Mrsgerz]

Please Please talk to someone, anyone!  This is very serious and you need help.  Just by asking this question is shows that you don't truly want to hurt yourself, but are seeking help.  Do not be scared because I'm sure there are many people who love you and want to help!
Don't walk to the nearest person to talk to, but RUN!  Please!

[Bubulous]

Hello and welcome to the forum,

I would not assume that you were bipolar.  I am shocked at how many young people I see come on here and even know what bipolar is.  The typical onset of bipolar is from 15-30, but that is not always the case.  I have seen some extreme cutter in my life that are not bipolar.  I am going to send you a message so we can talk about this.