I am literally crying right now. I too suffer from depression and I cut. I wish you the best. Try to get on the road of recovery. If you ever need to talk or are just bored, I'm a good listener.
Sorry posted before I had chance to add., therapy when given in the correct way by someone you eventually feel able to speak openly with can help not only getting well but can give you a way to live with a mental illness not just exist Don't write it off because it didn't help before .
Please let me know how you're doing, message me if you want to chat and take care.
I'm so sorry you're having to deal with so much and you are dealing with it in the best way you can.
Realising that you have a mental illness and you're different, especially as a teenager can be daunting and hard to come to terms with. The fact you've managed to accept there's a problem is something you should be so proud off.
I know how isolating feeling different Can make you feel so being able to confide in someone is important , it's finding the right person that's maybe the key.
I always knew there was something wrong, I was different from my friends they didn't seem to have to try to be happy as I did. I didn't know who to confide in,I didn't get on with my mum and as far as friends knew I was fine. I went to therapy a couple of times but that didn't help me because they never asked the right questions.
I'm sorry things aren't ideal with your parents , as a parent with a mental illness myself all I can say is maybe when she was suicidal she was too unwell to see past her own pain too see how it would affect you. I have always sought immediate help if I've felt that low, especially as I have children to consider, some people don't realise how unwell they've become. I'm not making excuses for her actions maybe just something to consider.
My advice would be use whatever resources you have available to get help and support.Your college counsellor sounds very supportive and his advice on seeing a GP is spot on in my opinion, That should be the first place you go so they can assess you and then once you know what you're dealing with the right treatment and support can hopefully be arranged
Admitting that something is wrong is a greatly needed step, so well done! :)
Are you trying to stop cutting? It's not worth it; the scars just prove as a reminder of your darkest times in life. It feels good earlier, but in the end...
Your mom may have had reason to think you wanted to die--cutting can often lead to death. Either through depression and then suicide or slicing a vein or major artery by accident or on purpose.
Show your mom that you are there for her.
Don't dread the future--fight through it. You wouldn't be going through these things if you were unable to overcome them. :)
What kind of GP are you meaning?
This counselor you are currently talking with sounds like he is someone you can go to :)
If you'd ever like someone to talk to, feel free to message me :)