Posted by LynneDa on November 14, 2003, at 17:13:51
In reply to Re: Im i deppressed, posted by geri122 on November 14, 2003, at 16:57:31
I'm sorry to hear about your guy friend's decision. That had to hurt. I am very happy to hear you felt ready to open up to him, though. Obviously he's in pain now and probably isn't the best person to talk to anyway, but maybe in a few days his mood will change.
That is great that your teachers noticed your unhappiness and want to help. PLEASE talk to the principal! PLEASE see them as willing and caring partners for you in getting some help. PLEASE tell him you are not ready to discuss this with your parents, but maybe talking to the school counselor first would help - that you just need someone understanding to vent to, who can help you figure out what's making you so sad. You don't have to make it sound like you are truly depressed to him. Just sad enough that you need the counselor, but don't need your parents involved just yet. Maybe taking a middle of the road approach will help . . . just a thought!
This might sound terrible, but sometimes you have to hit bottom before you can bounce back up. I know from experience. I wouldn't consider meds til I was a raving maniac and becoming pretty dysfunctional at work! Showing such obvious evidence of unhappiness at school means you don't care as much who knows and that, my dear, is actually progress toward being open to help - as odd as that may sound!
Make choices that are good for you in the long run. I know this sounds really parent-ish, but the decisions you make right now about your self-care will make such a difference in the quality of the rest of your life!! You are learning one of the hardest lessons life has to offer at an early age - in the end there is only you to look out for you. Parents and friends are great, but you know yourself best. Hang in there honey, we're all pulling for you!
~ Lynne
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