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Don't know what to do..

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I know i'm depressed, but I can't tell my family because they either won't give a crap or they'll say 'it's okay, you're just over reacting.'

I have to hide everything from them, and that might make them think i'm drinking or doing drugs or something else, which i'm not. I'm so numb I can't even feel anymore. I have friends, but only 'at school' friends. When it comes to the rest of life i'm high and dry, on my own, only my spirit guides to talk to (and, no i'm not schitzofrenic), and it's more like they ask me questions and tell me to think about where i'm going, or what i should do. They don't tell me to set things on fire or stuff like that. They're just there for me, and they're the only people/things that ever are.

Point being, i dunno what to do; should I try and talk to a friend or something? I don't want to suddenly break down in front of them, because it'll make me seem.. Kinda.. I don't know. Or should I talk to a doctor? but not my family one, because she'd tell my family and they'd get angry or something..
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Anyone? I know it's a long post, but i dunno what to do..
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talk to us we are here to listen hun
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There's no one to talk to around me, i'm totally alone, and I dunno if I should talk to a doctor or something..
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Oh hun, im so sorry your going through this. Yes i'd suggest that you talk to a Dr and not your family Dr. I know here in the UK that if you're under 16 they can still tell your parents what you've said. I would also suggest talking to a friend. Try to start the conversation slowly, i guess saying have you ever felt like.... and then say how you are feeling. If they say no, then try someone else. I think you should also try to sit your parents down and try to talk to them like you're an adult. Be strong and say hey, listen to me please. Im not overreacting, im asking for help. im not doing very well at the moment and I want some help and I want to turn to you for help.
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you should talk to a doctor but in the mean time talk to us tell us whats wrong why are you so down?
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Thank you, tomorrow i'll find a friend and talk.
I have to go, my dad's home and I don't want him to find me here.
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I agree missy, we're here to help you aswell so you can talk to us :)
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Read my journal entry, hopefully that'll give you an idea. Sorry, have to go. bye1
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Anthea: I'm so sorry you're having to go through this alone. It's sad that you can't tell your family, but since you yourself know you're depressed, I think you should get help. Talk to your doctor - if you'd rather it wasn't your family doctor then ask for someone else, but bear in mind that she is not allowed to discuss your private business with anyone else. Confide in your most sympathetic friend, and take things from there. xXx
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I think you should talk to the doctor,surely he can't tell people your business? And anyway if he diagnoses you with depression your family may take you more seriously.Hugs hun x
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Does anyone know if there's a way to talk to a doctor over the net?
I can't get to her office on my own.

And I don't really have any really close friends. The one close one that I have, I don't want to tell her because i'm afraid she'll just reject me or something.
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School's not helping much, either.. Everything feels like it's beling held up with a piece of straw. I have no idea where i'm going in life, and i've got no idea what to do about school. I can't keep up.
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Yeah I know what your going thourgh. I was the same way until I went to a school counselor.
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