Hello Shakira. Welcome to the forum. I hope joining here will help you see ways out of that dead-end and open you to a world of healthy choices. Mothers make lousy therapists, even when they are qualified to treat the population at large. Putting together a broader support network, as you have begun doing with this post, is a good first step.

Welcome aboard. Hope you find honest and optimistic companionship here.

Thank you for the advice. It's just difficult to find the right support at a young age, you know?
But I understand and I'll try to get more support. I'm glad I found this website because I didn't know where to start trying to get help.
Thanks

-Kiera

It's hard to find the right support at any age. The countless details attached get finicky whatever your personal demographic. Why can't life be simple?

Be gentle with yourself and be patient with the process.

I'm glad you found this website, too. It is a good place to start.

Hi Shakira! Wow, I can relate to this. Im just a teenager too and was recently diagnosed with panic attack disorder that made me miss one semester of college so far. I worry that I'll never be able to return. It is a very debilitating worry that makes me think I'll never be able to be independent.

My mom was also a wreck during the peak of my disorder, but she said something to me that helped me not to blame myself for her sadness. She said, "I am not disappointed with you. I'm disappointed that there is nothing I can do for you except be there for you." And I think that is very true for a lot of parents with children who have a mental disorder. They are not mad at you, they are mad at the situation and the fact that there is really nothing they can do--they just feel hopeless. I think its worth talking to your mom and explaining to her that the only thing she can do is be there for you and that thats completely okay. It's not her fault and its not yours..

Are you on any medications for this? Do you have a psychiatrist? Maybe look into one on one therapy instead of group therapy. I found that one on one therapy had more results than group therapy. It's easier to be honest and open when its just one other person.

Feel free to message me! Sending hugs <3

Every single person has something to be proud of in their life. Even if you don't think you have done anything to be proud of, you have. I'm sure if you ever sat down and made a list of all your good qualities and all the things you have done for other people in your life, it would probably be pretty impressive.

It's hard to find support at any age, like arfie said. I reckon that's why so many people gravitate toward platforms like this. We're all seeking someone to understand. We're all trying our best to help people understand. You're not alone.

Let us support you through this time. That's what we're here for.

the very worse stress is the stress you face when you struggle to survive. your 13 now your stress may be coming from your uncontrollable urge to eat, and the fear that your weight is going to destroy your life. here lyes the problem, sone people eat more when they get depressed, and the more they eat the more over weight they get so really you never stop eating . so if you want to save your self a ton of grief , its time to rethink your actions. replace eating with jogging or some other activity . you will be less depressed, and the desire to eat wiill be more suitible for your needs instead of using food for a fix to calm your stress

Wow. Really did not expect this amount of support. Thank you so much, everyone, you've all given really great advice. I'll take it all to heart and I think it will really help in my life. So thank you.

-Kiera