help.

[welssaa]

So this might seem pretty pathetic. I'm a sixteen year old girl. I have depression. But it's situational. I feel trapped and alone in my life and could really use someone to talk to. I really have no good friends, and my family is already burdened enough as it is. Do you know of any hotlines I could call? I'm not suicidal. I just need to feel a little less alone.

[quiet_girl96]

I'm fifteen years old and I feel the same way too If you need anyone to talk to you can always talk to me :)

[Poo44clooner]

I have a daughter who is suffering from depression but she is doing better with my talking to her and medicine from her doctor and she also gets a lot of help from the forums and healthchat rooms on this website that are especially for teens.  It has helped her through her worst times. Times when she was too sensitive to talk to me and we would argue that is when she would spend time with other members in that forum.  I am sorry that you have no one to turn to and that you are feeling bad. Maybe you can talk to your primary doc and let him know how you are feeling and he can help you.  But for real try this website it has a wealth of information to help you and real live people that are among your age that are going through either the same or worse situations than you.
Much luck to you,
Angela

[soveryanxious]

It might be worth checking if there is a counselor or psychologist that works at your school - I believe that most schools do offer services.

[trying43]

I saw this post late.  Your not pathetic at all.  In case u need a councilor call a pastor of a church.  Most of them are certified councilors and its free! Good luck to u.

[welssaa]

Thanks all, for your suggestions. I have asked my parents if I can talk to a counselor, but we currently do not have the money for me to. My parents think I'm only melodramatic and have told me to get over myself. But I know it's more than just some dumb teenage phase. Hopefully it is indeed just a small part of my life that I will get over soon. And thanks, jdman2u, for the quote. I taped it to my mirror this morning. Just knowing people on this website, people I barely know, want to help me makes me feel a little less insecure about reaching out to the people in my life. So thanks also for that.

[jdman2u]

You are not pathetic.  I am a Dad and have a 22 yr old daughter who is struggling with addiction.  She has taken some positive steps and one of them was telling her Mom and I.  Don't feel ashamed to tell your parents.  Most of us have struggled in life and sometimes experience helps.  One of the quotes I shared with my daughter when she felt all alone was:

To the world you may just be one person but to one person you may be the world.

Stay connected and know that there are people here that can and will help.  You are not alone.

[littlebit667]

I know you do not want to trouble your parents, but most do want to know when their children are struggling.  I know I would.  Please consider telling them so they can get you help.

[j17c27]

Youve come to the right place becuase there are tons of really helpful people on here.  WHat about therapy? It can really help a lot to talk to someone who is completely non judgemental and is there to listen and help you and only you.  

[Pfletcher74]

I'm happy to listen. It's not pathetic either. There is much honor in asking for help..

[remar]

I'm not sure of any hot lines you can call. Maybe some of the other members here do though. We're here to listen and help if we can.