I have been very depressed lately. And about two years ago i cut myself, but i haven't since. Sometimes i think that they only way out of my depression is to commit suicide. I often think of ways to go about doing so. On top of this, my boyfriend broke up with me and i have felt very down. I don't want to commit suicide because i realize that it is a selfish act and that i would leave many people that love me very upset; but i worry i might since i have become so desperate. Should i seek professional help? Would it be possible to go about doing this without my parents knowing? do you need medical insurance to see a therapist?
Therapist are not "quacks" and please do not take the advice of someone that is your age. You need to talk to someone, you can go to a guidance counselor at school and they can tell you what options are available in your area. You may want to meet with more than one therapist before you find the one that works for you. There are also many government programs that offer free mental health. I go to a therapist once a week and I do not have to pay a dime. Please talk to your counselor at school and find out what is available. Suicide is not an answer, it is just a way to end your life and there are many other ways to fix your problem without ending your life. Your parents should know what is going on with you, but I understand how scared you may be to talk to them. Most children think that their parents don't understand or that they will be judgemental. I wish that I would have opened up to my mother when I was young because she has been the most wonderful person in my life and she has always had my best interests in her heart. I think that is the case with most families. You are your parent's child and they love you and want what is best for you. They may seem to be so much older than you and you think there is no way they would ever understand what you are going through, but just remember, they were your age once. I will give you any kind of support that you need, just send me a message if you want to talk. I have been there and I am very empathetic and I want to help. Please do not hurt yourself, go help yourself. You can create a much better world for yourself, you just need to learn how to do it and that is what a therapist is there for more than anything else. thanks -Mandy
Dear broken1234, Of course you need to speak with a counsellor or therapist...you can access this anytime by contacting your counsellor at school or going into a walk in clinic. You are not alone...many young woman feel the way you do and have bouts of depression. You are very smart and know exactly what you must do...seek out help. In the long run it's no biggy if your parents do find out...parents deep down always want their children to be safe even if they don't show it. Sometimes parents feel their children don't need them and that makes them pull away sometimes so do what you know is right and seek out help. Talk with a trusted adult and they can set you on the right path in your community. Sue...good luck
I wouldnt ever go to a quack, because they just make things worse. If you really feel bad, try doing excersize. That helps me a lot. If you really want to see a therapist, you have to pay a lot, but your parents do not have to know about it.
