Depression treatment

[slim_runderpants1009]

I'm 15 and cannot concentrate properly at school anymore and am constantly having suicidal thoughts; I have been diagnosed with depression however the type is not yet known. I am always sad and pretty much always isolating myself up in my room which is unusual for me. My school grades have dropped and I have gone from pretty much average in the highest class to bottom of the set. I have self harmed to try and create a distraction. I also suffer from anxiety disorder and find it very hard to do anything at all. I have had counselling for 12 weeks but that has not helped me at all and I keep spiralling backwards. Is there any other way I can get help as its becoming unbearable and getting to the point where I cannot cope anymore, I have attempted suicide once before and just need this to be regulated before I end up doing it again? Are there any other forms of treatment? I can't go anywhere as I get really dizzy and lightheaded and go really red and start hearing things and think that everyone is looking at me in a perception of disguist. I also pretty much cry myself to sleep every night just wishing it would go away. I spend hours trying to convince myself I am normal but in the real world Im not.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Yes, there is help for you...you must go beyond counseling and get into treatment with  a psychiatrist who can also prescribe medications...ask your parents to help you find the doctor you need....you can get relief very quickly.

[Star2000s]

Sorry to hear about your depression and anxiety. I really think you're young and have a lot to look forward to in your life and future. For a start you should seek help from a therapist who can convince you that life is not as bad a you think and you ARE normal. That is one thing I got when I went to therapy for anxiety. I can now remind myself that I'm not crazy and I am normal because a licensed therapist told me so. I won't do what I'm afraid I might do. -But you must continue with therapy because that is one thing I did not do and that is the reason why I may have big issues with public speaking and other anxiety issues. Medication helps to prevent or hide the problems which can also help you to buy time in learning to cope and heal. I would recommend both therapy and meds. Good luck.

[slim_runderpants1009]

Thanks, I have a referal to CAMHS of which should help me hopefully get the right treatment but I gave to wait for 6 months to get proper sessions and 6-8 weeks for a consultation.