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One of my friends is having the same problem. Her mom will not help her. Talking to her one on one does not give her very much time to think, Try writing a letter. Tell her how you feel and you need real support. even from a psychiatrist if she can't help you. I hope this helps!

and you can talk to me if you need

Invite her to your new group @allpal

is there another adult in your life you could reach out to? a counselor at school? an aunt or uncle? a family friend? i'm sorry your mom doesn't seem supportive. :( hugs.

What is wrong, talk to us. No one knows who u are so be free.

Honestly sometimes you have to find your own help. As much as that seems terrible sometimes parents don't understand the sadness their kids go through and sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. I suggest talking to a school counselor, they can get you a lot of help. And everyone on this website is here to support you. You're not alone. Ever.

Okay so, you're the Child and your Mom is the parent. It is her job to take care of you, not your job to take care of her.

If you can't talk to your mom about the depression and bad thoughts/feelings your having, then try your Counselor at School, because you need to talk to someone. Perhaps then after a few visits she can help you tell your mom what's up and how your feeling.

Take care,
Kat

Do you mine if I give you a pet name, like Sweet Pea? All my children have Pet names. Sometimes, even though we love parents, we do want to protect them. Sometimes, they are afraid to see in to hurt. If they do, its over whelming. Hang on, hang on to the best of your parent, and see the short comings and learn from them just as you seem to be doing. Reach out too as your doing. Do you beleive in God?

I asked if you believe in God of the universe because, I do. I cling to the fact that everything and everyone has a purpose in our life. You seem wise for a 16 year old. Perhaps, this is why you are here. Perhaps you are a peace maker. I don't have your answers, but I believe that God, and his universe does. Its hard to be happy when we feel smuthered or over whelmed with problems. Perhaps it would help to name the problems, then address them one at a time? Perhaps, as each problem is addressed, the depression, or hopeless feeling will feel easier to over come?

Your Mom is the adult whose job is to take care of you, not the other way around, Since you know how you Mom feels about depression, seek help through a trusted adult such as a school counselor. The counselor could perhaps meet with you and your Mom about the way you are feeling. They could recommend that you need professional help and possibly therapy It is important to talk about your thoughts and feelings so continue to talk with us on Daily Strength. Everyone wants to help.

My teacher at school introduced me to ms.m-the school social worker. I only agreed to meet with her because since I'm oldet than 13 my mom doesn't need to know. I talk to her but nothing is changing. My mom technically is supposed to take care of me. But she is in pain. She has a knee problem, arthritis, and she had that surgery because of some sort of tumer or something. She never told me what it really was. We don't have a car and we didn't have hot water for 5 months. We do now but I'm still scared of losing it again and losing more. Like what if mom gets worse and worse to the point where we can't even afford our home? We rent. If she doesn't get better what will happen to me? My brothers can't afford to take care of me and no family lives near us. I just feel trapped because I can't do anything to help mom. When I try I always make it worse. Then if I do something for me because ms.m said I need to do things for me to relax, I feel terrible because I could be doing something for her to make everything easier.

I am sorry that you are having such a hard time and do not feel that you can reach out to your mom. Is there another family member or friend at school even that you can talk too? What about a school counselor? Do you have a family physician? I am here if you want to talk more, don't stop reaching out. I will be praying for you.

i'm sorry you can always message me, im always looking for someone to talk to, i know how you feel.

I think you need to talk to your brother. He needs you and maybe you need him too.

Mum's technique for dealing with depression is not usually a winner. It does keep your privacy but it doesn't solve anything, and inside the family it should not have to be used. You can always be real with your family, and it's their job to grow, and learn to take it.

So talk to bruv. Sounds like the two of you have the same problem and maybe talking to mum together will make a better impact.