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writes:I feel crap and I have tried talking to some adults about it. Just feel depressed all the time when I'm at home, but when I get to school or wherever then i'm usually really happy. I know you are probably thinking it's hormones, but it got so bad that I started cutting myself. I think it's because I struggle with my family A LOT and I don't like myself much to be honest. The thing is I can't make any sence of my thoughts and I really want help but I just wouldn't no what to say. Sorry if this was vague but I just feel like shit and I wanted some friendly advice or whatever!!! Don't mind messaging if anyone has good advice...Thanks :(
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 July 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for all of your replies, they are really helpful. When I get back to school after the holidays I will try to speak to a counciler. Can I just say though, that I haven't been diagnosed with depression, I just feel really unhappy about 70% of the time that I'm at home (which is really hard for me). Also I don't self-harm anymore, but I do get the urge to still. To contain myself I flick an elastic band on my wrist.
I think my first post was slightly confusing so I just needed to get that clear.
Thanks again, I really appreciate your replies.
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (23 July 2009):
 You don't feel good about yourself because you are depressed, but depression can be treated through counselling (cognitive behavioural therapy) and antidepressants. Increasingly doctors are willing to prescribe antidepressants to adolescents, but because your situation sounds quite serious with the self harm then your GP should refer you to the local NHS department that helps young people who feel just as you do (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service). If you don't feel that you can ask your parents for assistance, go directly to your GP and explain how you feel and show the doctor your injuries. Ask for an outpatients appointment to see a specialist in mental health problems and many GP surgeries have a counselling service to help you. Look up the youngminds charity on the internet as they have a helpline you can call for a chat about your problems or call childline.
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reader, kurtyz +, writes (23 July 2009):
 hey im the same age as you and i will give u advice but i would like to do it by a private message so please send me a message because im exactly like you. tell me this in your house you feel so insecure that you want to sit in your bedroom with the door locked and cry because thats how i feel in my house so please message me i think we could work something out.
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reader, love-struckxo  +, writes (23 July 2009):
 Do you know the reason why you are feeling depressed? If not then you should try to dig deeper and realize what is making you feel like this. If you already know - then work on it. Work on any problems, broken relationships that you may have with people you care about.Teenage years are the best and worst times of our lives. Some of us run freely, and some of us feel trapped. It happens but there are ways to get through it.Have you tried talking to a counselor? If not, then maybe you should do so. Don't feel afraid. It actually feels REALLY good to talk to someone about all your problems, then hasn't heard it all before. They won't judge you - they will just try to help you.Keep smiling, my friend. It will get easier in time for you, I hope. Don't let people say you aren't beautiful. Learn to love yourself. Go out and do something you've always wanted to do. Treat yourself to something nice. Cut your hair, dye your hair, get a new piercing, buy yourself a shirt you've always wanted.Do things to help you feel better about yourself. You will get over this bump in the road.. Just remember you have alot to live for and you should live your life happily.We only live once, right?
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