What if I am depressed?!

What if I am depressed?

I am 13 years old, my mother says I am always down and emo, but it clearly never occured to her that i might be depressed, i tried killing myself 5 times, i cut myself leaving 22 scars on my arm and i want antidepressant pills, but my mother just thinks its a phase and she won't beleive me if i tell her that i might be depressed, shell say that its just a "doom and gloom phase and ill get over it", my parents are divorced so how can i get diagnosed by my doctor, i cant just walk to his office and ask for a diagnosis

1 week ago
if i told a teacher or a friend or a counselor, what would i tell them

Does your mom know you tried killing yourself? I am assuming she is not aware of that. Does she see scars on your wrist? Maybe that will open her eyes? But dont get me wrong, dont try to get her attention by doing things that will hurt yourself!!! Since your mother is in denial right now, and I am very sorry, you must turn to another adult! Even if you rarely talk to your father, you must try and tell him and ask for his help! Or do you have grandparents? A teacher you liked? Anyone you feel that could help you! YOU MUST GET HELP! And if you have a family doctor, go to him! Make an appointment and go see him! But you must get help from an adult. I am so sorry you are in this situation and I really wish I could help more but at least you want help now! Dont give up!!! People are very willing to help others, especially people in your condition its very serious! Look in the phone book in the beginning pages to see if there is any help line to call, I am sure there is! Please stay strong and do whatever you can to get help!And if for some reason you need someone to talk to feel free to email me!