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Highschool SUCKS

purplezebrastripes
purplezebrastripes

I am 15 and my freshman year of highschool is almost over. FINALLY. It is so hard. I went through a lot of shit this year with fake friends and low self esteem and also severe anxiety. It soon led to depression. I have such great days and then there are days where I literally wanna curl up in a ball and not talk to anyone. Does anyone have any advice for dealing with depression in highschool? I'm not currently taking any antidepressants but I don't know if I should be. I cried for 5 hours on my BIRTHDAY because I was so extremely depressed. Please help.

Fitzmom
Fitzmom
Hi!
I wish I had some advice for you but I can only tell you that high school is only a blip on the radar screen of your life. I always felt out of sorts in high school, not popular, not super smart, not cute.... but I made it through somehow. The people I was friends with back then are no longer a part of my life, and I've learned to accept that and be okay with it.
I'm sorry you're feeling so sad, I'm here if you want to chat.
WendiLaine
WendiLaine
High school is really hard. Im very sorry you are going through this. Now that it is summer break take time for yourself. If its possible, I recommend you see a counselor. Meds help me through my depression - it may take a while to find the right antidepressants but once you do, it'll help.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
You need to see a certifite doctor to see what kind of therpy is for you.
foreverbeach11
foreverbeach11
Hi there. I'm sorry high school has been difficult for you. Usually your freshman year is the most difficult. I know it was for me. Have you considered talking to your parents about your anxiety and depression? Maybe they would be able to make an appointment for you to see a counselor or psychiatrist. Then the therapist or psychiatrist would be able to make a recommendation of what therapy would work best for you. Consider talking to your parents so that they can support you and maybe help you get through this tough time. Now that it's summer, take time to enjoy your time away from school. Maybe consider seeing your school counselor when you return. If days get really hard when you are in school, maybe your teacher would allow you to go and talk to the school counselor or social worker. Wishing you the best in the upcoming school year.
ThatOne
ThatOne
High school sucked for me too but then I went to uni. Uni is much better. Also it's never bad to see a therapist.
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