on the edge

i think that i am depress. and or that i have (ADHD) which is attention deficit hyperactivity disorader. I dont know who to go too or what i should do? i tell my mom that i might be depress but all she does is laught at me. to be honest i dont know how much i can take of this.i feel hopeless and scaredand embarrassed. all peolpe do is laught at and call me stupied. heip
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advice from Guest1238354 | 02-27-2008 21:20 | E : 1 | S : 0
I grew up with such feelings and didn't seek help until I was well into adulthood. By then the damage was already done. Don't tell anyone you think will laugh at you because that's the last thing you need. There are many adult service people who would sincerely love to help you. What about your school guidance counselor, minister, or calling a help line? Best wishes and don't give up hope!
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advice from Guest2496577 | 02-29-2008 21:41 | E : 1 | S : 0
If the people you tell laugh at you, you must hide it well. Only you know what you are feeling.
Go to the doctor.
I was depressed for 3 years after my mom died.. and I was only 14 at the time. I'm so much better now at 19. I know you probably think I am too young, but trust me, age isn't a factor.
I was just telling a friend the other day I haven't been this consistently happy for this amount of time.. ever.
Talk to a shrink about it, just to get everything out. They will be willing to listen and help you any way they can. Sometime you just have to let it all out and scream at the top of your lungs.
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advice from Guest2510839 | 03-01-2008 23:39 | E : 1 | S : 0
i know how you feel, i asked my mom for help and she told me to stop being dramatic... it's like theres a big ball of rage growing in me and someday i will erupt. the worst part is i'm afraid to tell my boyfriend because i think he might leave me for being crazy. if you have to, seek out help yourself without anyones help, it'll be hard but you owe it to yourself.
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advice from Guest2487563 | 02-28-2008 17:36 | E : 0 | S : 0
A lot of times people (young and old) become confused and scared by what they see, hear, read. Consult a psychiatrist at a free clinic and get a professional opinion. But don't research the symptons any further or else you'll cloud the tests and skew the results. good luck
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advice from Guest1977331 | 02-29-2008 09:42 | E : 0 | S : 0
Talk to your school counselor about it. They can recommend a course of action for you
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advice from Guest2330734 | 02-29-2008 11:29 | E : 0 | S : 0
if you have health insurance schdule an appt with a psychologist and talk with him/her. You can also get free mental help at many clinics and community services look it up in your phone book and on the web you should never have to deal with depression alone. I wish you the best of luck and if they laugh forget em! Your life is a serious matter worth the time and attention :)
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advice from Guest2523697 | 03-03-2008 15:10 | E : 0 | S : 0
talk to a school counselor, your pastor if you have one. Call your Dr and talk to him...ask any adult you trust and they WILL help you.
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advice from Guest2496919 | 02-29-2008 22:46 | E : 0 | S : 1
You need to speak to your guidance counselor at school. Also, let the counselor know your mom brushed it off, so perhaps they can emphasize to her the importance of seeking help for you.
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advice from Guest2496963 | 02-29-2008 23:09 | E : 0 | S : 1
thats really sad go see a therapist on ur own, if ur under age go to a school counseler they can help
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advice from Guest2527586 | 03-04-2008 01:46 | E : 0 | S : 1
talk to a psychology teacher or a health science teacher. Talk to someone that genuinely will understand without judging you.
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advice from Guest1760880 | 03-04-2008 23:11 | E : 0 | S : 1
i don't understand why people laugh at you? being depressed isn't a laughing matter. tell your mom and everyone who laughs at you that you're serious and you want to go to a doctor or something to get a diagnosis.
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