Do i need to find help?!

Do i need to find help?

this year it seems like i am constantly depressed. around christmas time this year i started having some problems with my dad, and i haven't talked to him since. i dont really miss him because he wasn't much of a dad, but i constantly feel like its my fault, and i am making a huge mistake by shutting him out of my life. i also never feel pretty, and i always feel like i am unloved. is this normal for my age? im 14 so i think it might just be my age... my mom has asked me if i wanted to talk to someone, but i said no because i don't want people knowing my business. but the real reason why i said no is because im not really sure if i need help. is there something wrong with me? do you think i should talk to someone or does everyone feel this way? please help me.

What you're feeling is probably what alot of 14 years olds are feeling, but since your mom is being attentive and has asked you if you want to talk to someone, why don't you take her up on that offer? Talking to a therapist is a great way to figure things out. You don't have to feel that you're telling her your business, since whatever you discuss with her is just between the two of you. There's absolutely nothing you can tell a therapist that they haven't heard before so you won't shock her. Not only that, alot of times therapists can help you sort out your feelings and give you a new perspective. It would probably be the best thing you ever did. It could even possibly help you with handling things for the rest of your life. Give it a try.