Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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I'm 16 years old and live in a small town in Canada. Over the years I've developed anxiety and S.A.D. I can't talk to my mom and the doctors don't understand. I don't have money to pay for a councillor either. But I really need help and change. I am overweight (195lbs) and I'm hurt constantly. I'm a dancer and also have to have a gym class this semester which is insanely hard. I don't like being who I am or the way my body is shaped. But my mental state is not at a place where I can do anything about it. My personality has changed. I just want to be the happy and healthy and fun person I was before. 

Tired
Tired
Is there a counselor at school you could talk to? A special teacher? Go on internet to see if you can do anything about s.a.d.
kiwicsi
kiwicsi
I understand how you feel. But don't worry about how you perceive your body shape to be. The main thing is to try and eat fairly healthy food (don't forget a treat now and then!!) I've put on some weight over the years and have done my share of beating myself up over it and I decided to stop doing that. I cut out carbs at dinner time, and eat loads of fresh veges with my dinner every night. I feel better for it, but still have curves and my husband loves it, so who cares what other people may or may not think?

Anxiety is a pig of a thing - I have had the full on panic attacks when I was at my worst point in my depression journey. I still get anxiety from time to time (like today, for instance). But I can tell you that it does get better over time. I personally haven't had S.A.D but I do know of people who do suffer from it so get outside as much as you can. And keep coming here - I have found a lot of comfort and support from the people on this site. I don't sign in very often, but when I do, I always feel better.

I agree with Tired - see if there is a counsellor at school who may be able to help.


Hugs to you!
cb73373
cb73373
Thank you so much! I eventually ended up breaking down and told a friend. She's going to help me and take me to a councillor! Thanks for your kind words!!!
bridgie101
bridgie101
so glad your friend is going to be your support person and get you some help. It's tremendously hard to go in by yourself; you expect not to be believed, and yet doctors in the main just go 'oh right, here have some meds.' Remember if you want counselling to tell the doctor. They give meds because that's their job, prescribing meds. You have to actually ask for anything else. I seriously recommend counselling, because counsellors are amazing sounding boards when they get to know you, and can really help you realise how long you've stewed over this or that, or what's another idea for fixing things. Being young is hard. Really hard.
Confused7722
Confused7722
Text "go" to the crisis text line at 741-741 it's free and helpful
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