How do I get help?
I am 16 years old, and have really been struggling with so many issues back to back over the years, like getting diagnosed with autism and dyslexia, having OCD, anxiety, social anxiety. All this has just gotten worst and worst each year to the point where I couldn't go to school anymore and now have 12 hours of tutoring instead. I feel really isolated, I am really used to alway having friends and seeing them everyday for school but now I don't see my friends as often. The last time I spoke to anyone else other than my parents and tutors was 2 months ago.
I have suspected that I could have depression for half a year, but it got more worst over the last couple of months. I have taken online tests which have all said that I could have depression.
I want to get help because I feel so low and tired of everything all the time, but telling anyone is not an option for me. This also means I can't really get any professional help. This is the only place I can think to come, has anyone got any tips, online ways to get help, or ways I can help myself with depression?
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. I don't approve of online self-diagnosis, much less treating a mental disorder online. On the internet you can find different advice on how to deal with your situation, you can read about other people's experiences, you could connect with a listener here and it might help somehow, but I'm afraid it can't fix things depending on the severity of your problems. I assume you live with your parents, so you should consider talking to them about needing professional help. In these cases, talking to a responsible adult is always the best choice, and you can also find therapists here on 7 Cups.
