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I’m 13 and I’m extremely depressed.

About 2 years ago, some of my dearest friends told me I was useless (doesn’t really say that they were dearest friends, but at the time, yes) and ever since I can’t trust many people or take the first step to become friends with anyone new. I want to seek a doctor or therapist, seriously I do, but my mother doesn’t know about anything, and I’m not ready to tell her. I don’t have any other trusted adults around me, so I’m not sure what to do. Any ideas?

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evansent 2008 offline Verified User (1 year, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (5 minutes after post)

hya lv,not nice friends for say that to you
think what you should do is speak to your mum
what do you think shel say?

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Mika offline Verified User (1 year, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 7 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (10 minutes after post)

If you feel you can’t speak to your mom and have a hard time with friends, try a councilor at your school. They should help. You can also talk to me if you want. I was once depressed too.

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thageman7 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (12 minutes after post)

So you would trust a stranger on the internet over your own parents. Stop, tell your mom, only your family really cares what happens to you.

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Mika offline Verified User (1 year, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 7 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (15 minutes after post)

Yes they do care what happens to you. They are probably the best person to tell cause they do care for you, but i know its hard and your afraid what she might say but you’ll feel better once you do.

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kalei_kitt offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 1 month ago (27 minutes after post)

Everyone is right, your mum loves u more than u can imagine and she will want to help u. I felt like u when i was younger, i was bullied, i had a terrible home life and lots more but thats another story..im 25 now and i just dont want u to let it get so bad that u do anything silly. I know from my experience that things will get better and you have to tell yourself not to care about what people like that say or think because they are not worth your time. Judging by your post, you sound intelligent, but you need a little more confidence. I say you should just try and make the first move talking to people, or doing new things…you may find it scary but it will also be exhilerating and you can be proud of yourself for taking that step and achieving something for yourself….and if someone doesnt like you or doesnt want to know you, at the end of the day it will be THEIR loss, not yours cos you must remember you are a very special person. Good luck x

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1 year, 1 month ago (3 hours, 16 minutes after post)

wow, i wish i could tell you an answer, but im in the same exact place :[

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big_dog187 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (2 months after post)

same im always really depressed and i want help i jsut dont know how to tell anyone and i have attempted suicide only to stop beacause i couldnt be bothered SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

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clobo1 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 2 weeks ago (2 months, 2 weeks after post)

Im Also Depressed About My Family Im The Same Age As You but My Parents Arre Constantly On My Case At This Moment I Just Feel Like I Need A Bit Of Time Away From My Family And People Around Me I Just Want To Shut Myself In My Room To Think Things Over I Dont No what To Do :(

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fakeemailaddres offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 9 months, 2 weeks ago (3 months, 3 weeks after post)

im 13.
for a while i’ve wondered if i was depressed.
i looked on a few websites and matched the symptons.
i told my mum.
she just told me i was silly and that kids don’t get depressed.
she couldn’t be more wrong.
i’ve just taken a test, and apparently i am severely depressed.
it took all my courage to tell one of my best mates.
i just sent her a text.
i don’t think i am severely depressed.
just midly.
but i think i try to be funny and happy to cover it up.
that’s why people notice so much when i get really down at school.
so i pretend i’m ill or really tired.
i’ve just realised how much i cry and i’m trying to stop, trying to keep in control of my feelings but that just makes me want to cry more.
i dont know what to do.
i’m to embarassed and don’t even know how to go about seeing my GP.
i guess i could talk to a counciller at school, but as i’m starting to cry just writing this, i’m scared i’ll break down infront of her/him.

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fakeemailaddres offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 9 months, 2 weeks ago (3 months, 3 weeks after post)

hey.

i get really down when i read a romantic book or watch a romantic movie.
i get really really really down.
i just can’t stop thinking about it.
and wish it was me in that story, in love, forget about my stupid life.
i wish i could just be a character in a book.
have someone map out my life, storytell ending and all that.
i actually despise my life.
i can’t stop thinking about other people and how lucky they are to be pretty and popular and i despise myself for being so ugly and fat.

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poohie_bear2 offline Verified User (7 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 7 months, 3 weeks ago (5 months, 2 weeks after post)

Im also really depressed. Like SUPER!
Im 13 turning 14 in June and I only have a mom,
I cant even talk to her. And my friends are not that well at advice or would just not be there for me.
Honestly, I would rather talk to someone online instead of family, They’d think im crazy or would probably just say “your too young to be depressed”
well no. They dont know that ever day people call me names and say mean things about me or judge me before they know me or say im ugly or etc. It really hurts and its just not at school, its everywhere..even at home.
My best friend is in Rehab for a year and i have no one at all to talk to. Thats all i ask, is for someone to talk to.

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flea12 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 7 months, 2 weeks ago (5 months, 3 weeks after post)

hi im lis im severly deprested i think you should call chiled line i rely helped me p.s dont call at night there all crankey than

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flea12 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 7 months, 2 weeks ago (5 months, 3 weeks after post)

fakeemailaddres wrote:
hey.

i get really down when i read a romantic book or watch a romantic movie.
i get really really really down.
i just can’t stop thinking about it.
and wish it was me in that story, in love, forget about my stupid life.
i wish i could just be a character in a book.
have someone map out my life, storytell ending and all that.
i actually despise my life.
i can’t stop thinking about other people and how lucky they are to be pretty and popular and i despise myself for being so ugly and fat.

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anonym0use offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 5 months ago (8 months, 1 week after post)

you are all beautiful, but indeed if you are feeling as you describe, you do need help. please talk to someone trustworthy.. school authorities, mom, dad, sister, brother, CLOSE friends, anyone–talking about it helps, trust me. dont keep it to yourself, it’ll only get worse, you need to let it out, even here-acknowledging your need for help is a big step. Jesus loves you, he doesnt want you to hurt anymore. He died for a world full of pain, to give us life.. i have found that through him. you can always turn to him at anytime–He’s crazy about you, ask someone about Him, he can help the weakest and depressed find joy admist adversity and circumstance. i pray you get better. love can heal xxxx

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wfegrds offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 1 week ago (11 months, 4 weeks after post)

no one care you faggit get over it or hang your self

please x x

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dude0 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 month ago (1 year after post)

You idiot Wfegrds
I hate you

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ryanbarn offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 weeks, 5 days ago (1 year after post)

**** you *****

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