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I am sorry that you feel this way. I know that you can not help how you feel and that you really do not want to be this way. It is a serious problem and your parents do not want you to be depressed but they do not want this either and somehow they hope that if they do nothing it will go away. sometimes problems do "go away" I am very old and lots of times in my life I was very worried about some personal problem and usually in time they did "go away" (but not always)
It is possible for someone to think they are ill and just by worrying about it really make themselves sick.

Please do not cut yourself. It does not help anything and could have serious consequences. (but if you do happen to cut yourself be sure to use antiseptic right away) Suicide is a terrible thing and it never makes thing better.. only worse

You really have to work with your parents on this. I know both your parents care about you but decide which one seems more attentive to your situation. Ask them to sit down with you can carefully and calmly explain the situation. Tell them that your really have to have professional attention and very soon. Have a printout of your letter and some of the answers (the ones that take you seriously)
I know from your letter that you are very intelligent. Your English and grammar is excellent. I think your English teacher loves you. I know I would. As a last resort (if you live in a large city) call the suicide hot line. They always take you seriously and follow their advice. I am hoping that things turn out well for you. As a 13 year old you are limited in what you can do by yourself. Somehow you have to make your parents listen. don

If you tell a guidance counselor at school, they can surely help you. You also have access to your doctor, who will get you help immediately, despite your parent's wishes. If you get beyond intense with it, you could even call the police.
Good luck, and remember that your parents aren't your brain. You still have control over your actions, and the decisions you make. Even reaching out to a friend could help you. :}

therapy costs a lot of money. If you havent been through some kind of trauma and theirs no visible signs your parents have noticed its not surprising that they may not feel you need it.

Theirs an easy solution. Talk to your school counselor about how you feel. You can take yourself there. Its free. And if their is a real problem going on they can talk to your parents about it if you let them

Have you ever thought that maybe they can't afford it? Therapy is $100+ an hour depending on who you see. And it's more money if they have to put you on meds. Funny how children never think of such things. Just figure the crap out on your own. Sounds to me like you just want attention anyway.

Go to someone you trust at school. Maybe a counselor and bring it up with them. The second you mention "depression," and "suicide" to them, they won't mess around and get in touch with the parents. The school will probably put on the pressure for them to do something about it.

have you told your parents that you contemplate suicide and have even tried? maybe they don't know how serious it is...

do you have a school counselor or another adult you can talk to?

there are also suicide help lines that people can call anonymously.

Call Teenline or some other teen help hotline or speak to someone you trust...a guidance counsellor, a grandparent (not a teen friend). There are places out there to help you and, you're right, this isn't a joke so do it now.

First of all don't cut yourself next time, and second you need help so let me help you.

im the same but i just chill out with m8ts and draw what i feel

me

Life is the most precious gift,for one day be under a kind of parental control
u will be in relief

yea same here (my mum) she cant get it she cant get that i need help she keeps ignoring me n' my feelings n' i keep cutting myself more n more she'll find me dead someday

Get help
IT is urgent

I tnk u should go n c sam1, dnt wait go right away it might b serious

Have them make an appointment with your family doctor. Relate all that you have stated above to your doctor and have him make the suggestion to your parents that you do need to seek the treatment that a mental health professional would be able to provide.

It does sound as if they are unable to understand what is going on with you. It is also possible that they do not want to accept the fact that it might be a possibility. The only way that you are going to know which one it is will be to have your doctor evaluate you. Your doctor has been trained in mental health and will then be able to make an accurate diagnosis as to whether you require the treatment that a therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist would be able to provide.

Try to be patient with them. They, most likely, do not understand just what the actual situation entails and what is necessary for treatment of the same.

You've taken the first step in the recovery process which is admitting you have a problem. The next step is to make sure someone knows your situation and will act on your behalf. Keep an open line of communication with your parents. Keep telling them you need the help of a psychologist or psychiatrist. At some point they will listen and act appropriately.

My only other suggestion is to talk to your school counselor and let them know about how you're feeling. The counselor may be able to talk with your parents on your behalf and convince them that you really need help. Sometimes if parents hear the information from another source, they are more accepting of the information and are prepared to act on it. Good luck.

You may not need to simply convince your parents on your own.
Go to a counselor (or...if they're not a big help, then go to your principle or teacher you trust) at your school and be very up front and honest about your thoughts and how you can't seem to make your parents understand or help you. They're kinda obligated to help you out. Even if it's a phone call to your parents to light the fire under their butts to get you the help you deserve.

I understand what you're experiencing completely. I felt stupid telling my parents at that age (or any age) that I thought there was something wrong with me. And even more stupid when they asked, "What?" and all I could think of to say was "I'm sad all the time and there tons of crap in my life and school and I think I'm depressed."
Out loud...it sounded so dumb.

But we know how we feel.
YOU know how you feel and if you feel sad or angry or hurt or depressed, you should be able to talk to someone professional about it.

As for costs. Yes it's pricey for your parents. Though I think sacrificing the cable bill for some deductibles off of insurance for a few therapy sessions is not out of the question...but that's just me.


Good luck and chin up.

if i was you i,d go speak to my gp myself and see if they can refure you to a speciallist to talk to,or maybe you could speak to someone at your school a teacher or mentor type person or you could seek more advicce online about your feeling i guess who ever it is you work throughyour thorts with the main aim is finding the route cause of why you feel this way and then working on your thought process's leading up to when you feel like hurting your self good luck think strong