Re-reading your writing like "Wtf this sounds so cheesy and terrible, I think I'm going to crawl into a hole and die now."
on May 12, 2016
HOW TO GET THROUGH BAD DAYS
1. Think to yourself, "I am strong. I have gotten through this before, and I can do it again."
2. Repeat.
1. Think to yourself, "I am strong. I have gotten through this before, and I can do it again."
2. Repeat.
on May 11, 2016
on May 11, 2016
I saw this online, and thought it might help you.
"It may seem like there’s no way your parents will be able to help, especially if they are always nagging you or getting angry about your behavior. The truth is, parents hate to see their kids hurting. They may feel frustrated because they don’t understand what is going on with you or know how to help.
Many parents don’t know enough about depression to recognize it in their own kids, so it may be up to you to educate them. You See More can refer them to this site, or look for further information online. Letting your parents know that you are feeling depressed will probably motivate them to get you the help you need.
If your parents are abusive in any way, or if they have problems of their own that makes it difficult for them to take care of you, find another adult you trust (such as a relative, teacher, counselor, or coach). This person can either help you approach your parents, or direct you toward the support you need. If you truly don’t have anyone you can talk to, refer to our resources at the end of this article. There are many hotlines, services, and support groups that can help.
No matter what, talk to someone, especially if you are having any thoughts of harming yourself or others. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do, and the first step on your way to feeling better."
Let me know if it does! :)
"It may seem like there’s no way your parents will be able to help, especially if they are always nagging you or getting angry about your behavior. The truth is, parents hate to see their kids hurting. They may feel frustrated because they don’t understand what is going on with you or know how to help.
Many parents don’t know enough about depression to recognize it in their own kids, so it may be up to you to educate them. You See More can refer them to this site, or look for further information online. Letting your parents know that you are feeling depressed will probably motivate them to get you the help you need.
If your parents are abusive in any way, or if they have problems of their own that makes it difficult for them to take care of you, find another adult you trust (such as a relative, teacher, counselor, or coach). This person can either help you approach your parents, or direct you toward the support you need. If you truly don’t have anyone you can talk to, refer to our resources at the end of this article. There are many hotlines, services, and support groups that can help.
No matter what, talk to someone, especially if you are having any thoughts of harming yourself or others. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do, and the first step on your way to feeling better."
Let me know if it does! :)
Well, kind of both. Basically, whenever anyone speaks to me, a normal person would just reply, but I just don't react, and my mind suddenly feels like it has gone blank. I kind of freeze and act as if they hadn't spoken to me. I'm not sure if it happens because I'm anxious, though, because I'm not exactly scared to talk to people. It's just how I react naturally, See More like how most people would answer the person talking to them. I can sometimes nod and say short sentences to teachers, but only if they talk to me first, because I can't go up to them and talk to them. And when people accept me and try to be friends with me for a while, I start to be able to say more and more to them.
on May 12, 2016
When you say you can't talk, do you mean that you are physically unable to talk, or are you just too anxious to talk?
on May 12, 2016
@MysticMedievalSamuraiPrincess
I don't think I have social anxiety, really. If I did have some form of anxiety, it would probably just be generalised anxiety, because even though a lot of the things you listed scare me, I worry more about things like not knowing where to go for a lesson, or not having a partner for something. I could have social anxiety, but See More if I did, it would probably only be minor. But most of the things I worry about are caused by the fact that I can't talk at school, so yeah. :/
I don't think I have social anxiety, really. If I did have some form of anxiety, it would probably just be generalised anxiety, because even though a lot of the things you listed scare me, I worry more about things like not knowing where to go for a lesson, or not having a partner for something. I could have social anxiety, but See More if I did, it would probably only be minor. But most of the things I worry about are caused by the fact that I can't talk at school, so yeah. :/
on May 12, 2016
I'm pretty sure that you have social anxiety.
The following situations are often stressful for people with social anxiety disorder:
Meeting new people
Being the center of attention
Being watched while doing something See More
Making small talk
Public speaking
Performing on stage
Being teased or criticized
Talking with “important” people or authority figures
Being called on in class
Going on a date
Making phone calls
Using public bathrooms
Taking exams
Eating or drinking in public
Speaking up in a meeting
Attending parties or other social gatherings
The following situations are often stressful for people with social anxiety disorder:
Meeting new people
Being the center of attention
Being watched while doing something See More
Making small talk
Public speaking
Performing on stage
Being teased or criticized
Talking with “important” people or authority figures
Being called on in class
Going on a date
Making phone calls
Using public bathrooms
Taking exams
Eating or drinking in public
Speaking up in a meeting
Attending parties or other social gatherings
on May 12, 2016
@MysticMedievalSamuraiPrincess
But that's just for anxiety, and a lot of my problems aren't because of depression or anxiety. I can cope with them, but I just can't cope with the things that worsen them. And I don't even know if I have depression or anxiety yet, because I can't get a diagnosis. I might not even have them.
But that's just for anxiety, and a lot of my problems aren't because of depression or anxiety. I can cope with them, but I just can't cope with the things that worsen them. And I don't even know if I have depression or anxiety yet, because I can't get a diagnosis. I might not even have them.
on May 12, 2016
on May 11, 2016
Pro Tip:
Let's say you're in a hostage situation, and your phone rings. It's your mom. The hostage holds the gun to your head and threatens to kill you if you give away any information.
Say on the phone, "Mom, is this really an emergency? I'll try to call you back. And yeah, I know, I'll help with the painting when we get home." But press the "mute" button in such a way that your mom only hears "...emergency...call....help..."
Let's say you're in a hostage situation, and your phone rings. It's your mom. The hostage holds the gun to your head and threatens to kill you if you give away any information.
Say on the phone, "Mom, is this really an emergency? I'll try to call you back. And yeah, I know, I'll help with the painting when we get home." But press the "mute" button in such a way that your mom only hears "...emergency...call....help..."
on May 09, 2016