Use that to your advantage, talk to the school counselor try to get the help you need. Try not to blame your parents they are human and full of thier own faults. Try to take control of your depression and I know when you feel like this it feels impossible to do anything but it’s the step you have to take to get out of it. Get some fresh air, take a walk. Talk to anyone, do something you love, try something new, do yoga, do anything but do not end it all. There is always something to look forward to. I’m a parent of 4 feeling with a teenager with depression and I am currently feeling with my own depression and I’m also in school and struggling at this moment with the same feelings. My heart goes out to you, keep your head up and keep pushing forward.

Your parents care. They just don’t understand. At 17 I paid for my own counseling. Worth every penny.

(((tana)))

Hang in there Tanaluna. I think there is merit to your parents making you go to school. I have depression also. I find that forcing myself to get up and get going, doing my job, and talking to others makes me feel better than curled up in bed all day. (though it does feel good for a while!:) I like what aburg said about finding something new and taking a walk. I would just advise that on your walk, breath in the air, feel it going in your lungs and giving you life. Be aware of all your senses as you walk or meditate. I know it is tough, You can do it!
God Bless!!!

i completely understand i hate going to school my mom screams at me and i just stop going and i just cry because i wish i could've gone but then i just feel so safe in my bed . parents don't understand but what you could do is text 741741 its a hotline and i text them when my anxiety is really bad

Please hang in there. Keep reaching out!

A lot of parents don't understand or don't want to accept that their family member has clinical depression. Teen depression is a VERY serious social problem.

Tell your parents that you need medical help for yours, and if they do not respond, tell a school counselor.

Of course this will not make your parents very happy, ... but SO BE IT.

My doctor said depression is just like another kind of sickness. It needs treatment. You can tell a few of your teachers. If there are no counselor.

I am so sorry that you are feeling so desperate and alone. Try to keep in mind that depression is a liar it will tell you that you are alone and that no one understand and even that you'd be better off if you weren't here but all of those things are lies. My first question to you would be do you have a professional that you can talk to about what your going through? A school counselor or a therapist? I'm a mother of a child with depression and sometimes we just don't get it, we want to make it better but we just don't have the ability to do it and that hurts us as parents. If you need someone to talk to immediately please click on this link they have counselors available 24/7 to talk with you at no charge and can work to connect you with someone in your area. Please consider visiting this website for help. http://bit.ly/2DS3v7S

Tanaluna, I am not certain what is causing your depression but whatever it is I know you can and will make it through this tough time. Life can be very hard on us but we must not give up. Try doing something that makes you happy, and most importantly stay strong and positive. You've got this girl!!