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Lil sis drama

My little sister is 16 years old. I live 2 hours away so I don’t get to see her too often. She’s been telling me for a while that she has depression and she wants anti depressant pills. Our dad has been pretty much avoiding the subject and when he doesn’t he says she doesn’t need pills. She hates school and says she doesn’t know if she’s gonna make through the next year because the people are so mean. I know high school is hard for everyone but I’m afraid she might do something stupid. I wanna help her but don’t really know what to do. I’ve told her to try to be more postive and to try new activities but she says nothing works. Can anyone help me help her?

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An Unknown Location | 6 months, 1 week ago (8 minutes after post)

I think that if it’s possible maybe you should try and go see her and talk with her. If you are afraid she will do something stupid then you need to get her to go see someone and get some help. A good sign is she knows she is in need of help which will make it easier to get it. I’ve been in rough spots and I know it can be hard and I know that one thing that helped me the most was my older sister helped me. More then anything she may just need to talk to you and vent it can really help.
I hope I helped and good luck.

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An Undisclosed Location | 6 months, 1 week ago (13 minutes after post)

Thank you for your response hollow. I get to see her about once a month and I talk to her on the phone at least twice a week.

I honestly don’t really think she needs pills either. I think she’ll grow out of her depression. Of course I’m not her so I don’t know how bad she’s feeling but I do know I hated the world when I was 16 but I grew out of it. I don’t want her to start pills that she may become addicted to.

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An Unknown Location | 6 months, 1 week ago (17 minutes after post)

I don’t think she needs them ether most teens dont. I think all she really needs is to vent about school and the people there. But then again I may be wrong ether way she may need to go she a therpist. Even more so if you think she’s suicidel.

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An Undisclosed Location | 6 months, 1 week ago (26 minutes after post)

Yeah, I just wish I could help her not to be so upset all the time. I love talking to her but I dont love it when all we talk about is how life sucks and people suck. She has been to therapy but she never ends up going long enough to see any results. I don’t really think she’s suicidal right now, but it might get there. You just never know.

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An Unknown Location | 6 months, 1 week ago (31 minutes after post)

I was there once and I can understand where she is coming from. All you can do is try and convince her that the world dosen’t suck. Just be there for her and I truly hope that things get better for her and in turn get better for you.
Best of luck.

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