I am sorry you are in so much pain. You mentioned that you were diagnosed with depression, ADD and anxiety. Are you presently seeing a doctor and or therapist and are you taking any medication? I am sure you are a beautiful young lady. The depression is what is causing you to have all of these negative thoughts and feelings. You are a worthy person who deserves to be happy. If you are not already seeing a therapist, I would recommend talking with one.

I did see a psychologist, but my time with her is done. She suggested to see either a physician or a therapist to continue my treatment, but I am not currently seeing anyone. No medication has been prescribed, either.

I feel very uncomfortable telling my parents about all this. I feel horrible burdening them! They know some of it, though. And I think you're right about the ADD! My zoning out usually ends in me stressing out.

I completely understand what you are going through right now. I am 17 and have struggled with my ADHD and anxiety my entire life and depression since age 11. I also developed an eating disorder at age 13, I'm thankful you don't have an eating disorder on top of everything you're already going through. It's tough, it's really tough. You are so strong and beautiful! Your crush doesn't realize just how lucky he could be to have such a strong girl. High school is full of new opportunities and chances to meet new people who can help you a long the way. It's scary and I understand you feel hopeless right now but just hang in there, things can and will get better sometimes it just takes time and patience. Stay strong, you are loved!

Hi honey. 14 is not an easy age to be at. I totally understand and remember that stage in my life. I'm currently 27 and I still struggle with anxiety and depression at times. The good news is, is that you are only 14! You literally have your entire life ahead of you to look forward to. Sometimes I get anxiety about getting older. And my mother says 'your life is just beginning. You haven't even experienced all that life has to offer you because you are so young.' And when I sit back and think about it; it's true. You are young and vibrant and you need to look at the positive things in your life or you'll stay in this funk. Like some of the others mentioned; try and get treatment for your ADD. Talk with your parents. Don't fear that you're burdening them. Remember that they love you and that they want what's best for you. Your anxiety and depression need to be managed in order for you to maintain some balance in your life. So try and see a counselor, therapist, or psychiatrist. Try not to get on too many meds while you're young. Try other alternatives first. Use the meds as a last resort. Don't look at it as a failure either; if you end up taking some meds that can and will help with your situation. Everyone needs help in life at some point. Good luck young lady. Remember that you have your whole life ahead of you. Think of this time as a little road bump in your life's journey.
Peace and love, Vanessa

First of all, you ARE beautiful. Maybe you don't see it right now, but you are. I believe all people of beautiful creations of God! You are a person, so you're beautiful in my mind :) But I completely understand feeling like you are not. I struggle with that myself. Just know I believe you're beautiful, anyway, even if you can't just now.
Now, I want to let you know that I understand. I've had mental health issues (namely OCD) likely since I was about 2, and had depression for the last 6 years or so. I know it's INCREDIBLY hard. I am struggling myself with suicidal thoughts and that awful feeling of insufficiency, even though my faith tells me that insufficiency is okay because of God's grace, because mental illness doesn't look at what you believe but attacks your brain and perception of things. The point is it may feel like you're insufficient, but that's just the way you see it right now, and it doesn't mean that's true. After all, doesn't a person sometimes see things that aren't really there, or interpret what they're seeing incorrectly (like maybe they see a shadow and they think someone is behind them when in reality it's just a coat on a coat rack or something)? That's kind of how it is for us right now. We see life as nothing but darkness and pain but that doesn't mean it's the way it really is. I know it's hard, but if we carry on we may be able get to that place where we see things for how they really are. And, if not, at least we may learn to see them a little less negatively. Best wishes to you.
I know it's rough but you have made it this long and you can do this. You're strong, beautiful, intelligent, capable. Do what you can, and that's all you can do.

Thanks to all of you so much! I literally started tearing up as I read these responses. You've put a smile on my face! Thanks so much!

Hi pi_girl, I'm so glad that you found this forum and the members in this forum has been nothing but full of love and encouragement. It might be worth considering talking to a counsellor or a therapist again as talking about it helps you to cope. It's hard but talking or writing it down do help your mind to put things into their respective perspect and help you to process things easier.

Coping with mental illness is never easy but that doesn't make you a lesser person to love. You are an incredible being and beautiful too. While you might think you don;t wanna burden your parents, I'm sure your parents is willing to do anything for you. I know I would. Talk to them. Give it a thought maybe? Be well and take care. God bless!

Thank you so much! You've really helped!