i think i need professional help for depression, but im to scared to tell anyone?

Question

Well. im to scared to even tell my friends, boyfriend, sister, or parents. i don't know why... :( i cut myself sometimes but then i hide them. (thinking someone will notice and talk to me but end up just hiding them because afterwords i feel embarassed.)
please help. give me some advice on what to do.

Answer 1

oh man i had this exact same problem. after awhile i just got so sick of feeling down all the time.. my parents finally noticed it. talk to your parents about it. i still fill embarassed and uncomfortable about it..i've been diagnosed with it for 2 years now and my friends still don't know. you shouldn't be scared to tell your parents..the sooner you tell them the faster they can get you help and the faster you can start feelin better..you don't even need to tell anyone but your parents. trust me you'll regret it if you don't tell your parents. all you need to say is that you think your depressed and you want some help..trust me they will understand.

good luck

Answer 2

I am not a medical professional but I have an illness that is referred to as severe major depression.
First, you need to know that you ARE NOT ALONE. Second, please know that what you are experiencing is a medical condition that results when the components of the brain (chemicals, neurotransmitters, etc.) get off track. Your medical condition is not a result of any character defect or moral deficiency. I would compare such an illness (depression) to sugar diabetes, an illness created when the body does not produce the proper amount of insulin.
It is imperative that you seek professional medical treatment without delay. Depression, although very treatable, can result in death if not diagnosed and properly treated.
Is there anyone in your life with whom you feel safe? If so, I encourage you to seek advise from that person. Also most, if not all, telephone crisis hot-lines are completely confidential. If you can, I would also encourage you to call them now -- anonymously if you prefer, to get advise on local resources that can help you. You should be able to find their phone number in the telephone book or via the Internet. Depending on your age, Teen Hotline or Crisis Intervention Hotline may be able to help.
I promise, if you will seek help (no matter how hard), life can be so much better. God bless you ---

Answer 3

Depression is a disease and can be easily treated with medication and therapy. Please tell someone about the cutting behavior. It is not normal. You may feel a sense of relief after cutting but may cut too deeply on accident and could bleed to death. I don't want to sound like I'm preaching but you may feel a sense of relief as all your blood drains from your body but your friends and family will mourn your passing for a long time, always wondering "what could I have done? Why didn't I see the signs?"

Please RUN and tell your mother, father, brothers, sister, boyfriend, girlfriend, minister, doctor, the police, your mailman. Tell someone and DEMAND they get you to a hospital.

The doctor may want to place you in a place for a short time for observation. You will hate them for it but will be glad you did it when all is said and done.

The good thing is you realize there is something wrong and that it needs to be addressed. If all else fails you can call 9-1-1. That is sure to get someone's attention.

Good luck to you!

Answer 4

first of all, i know how it feels to be scared. i dealt with depression for years and it's easy to be afraid of something like that because you don't know how people will react to it. the truth is that if you really want help, you have to place yourself on the line. maybe if you can't tell your friends, boyfriend, sister, or even your parents, you have to go to someone else. maybe find someone online and just tell them about it slowly. i don't know how old you are, but maybe you could tell a mentor from school. i, based on personal experience, wouldn't advise you to tell a counselor. i don't think they're very helpful, but maybe a teacher or someone.

depression is a scary thing to face, but never feel embarassed. i'm pretty sure everyone deals with it. depression is a lot easier to face than cutting. a lot of people don't understand cutting as easily as they do depression. so talk to someone about your depression before you show them your scars/cuts.

Answer 5

You would be surprised at how many people, young and old suffer from depression. It is a chemical imbalance in your brain. There doesn't even have to be a reason why you are depressed.See your family doctor, or perhaps visit a mental health clinic where you live. They will talk to you and based on your symptoms, prescribe an antidepressant to help you. Some people can be off antidepressants within a year. Some people will continue to use them their whole life. It is worth a visit. I am sure there are people who know you are sad. These same people will want you to get help so you can feel better!

Answer 6

Your county should have a mental health dept. You should see if you can get an appointment with them. If you have insurance, use it. Depression is serious, and you need to deal with your issues because they're not likely to go away, and if they do, it'll only be for a little while, and in the long run things won't be any better. Tell your Mom or someone you can trust, and get the help you need so you can start feeling better. Good luck.

Answer 7

Talk to someone you trust and feel at ease with. Tell them just what you put on here. I use to cut on my self I did it for alot of reasons, one because my inner pain was so intense, that was my escape.. But it will or very possibly could lead to cutting that could take your life. I understand being scared and embarrassed but isn't the loneliness and depression and no or low self esteem feel far worse? I have scars today on my legs that haven't gone totally away and its been over 10 years.. but I'm alive because I got help... I hope you call somebody and soon as possible. YOU ARE IMPORTANT AND YOU DO MATTER!

Answer 8

I am just giving you an answer from personal experience, so I don't have any sources. I have had problems with depression numerous times and I can tell you that you shouldn't be embarrassed about it. There are so many people who have depression issues and they are affraid to say anything, but it is a real condition and you can get help. You don't have to see a psychiatrist or anything like that, you just need to say something to your regular doctor and he will ask you some questions to determine what will help you. I have taken several different types of anti-depressant pills and you may experience better results with a different drug, but that will have to be determined by you and your doctor. You will have no idea how much better you will feel and how much easier life is to handle until you try something first. Don't be scared. I have had people look at me funny when I say that I have and do take meds for depression, but it isn't about them at all....it is about me. You have to want to help yourself and realize you want to feel better. It isn't all about depression either. It is about sleeping better, being able to shrug off the B.S. from other people, controlling your emotions and just being able to feel like life is ok. I do have to say please, please stop cutting yourself. I am not one to beat around the bush, so let me ask you what that is doing for you. Do you feel like jumping up and down and giggling after you do it? I am sure you don't, so you need to stop that. I think you have gotten low enough that you are feeling like it is going to be hard to get up, but all you need to do is go to a doctor for a regular physical or whatever you want to make up and tell him that you are afraid to discuss it but you want to know what can be done to help you feel better. Stop being afraid or embarassed. Do you want to feel better? If that is what you want then, do something about it. Who gives a Sh#$ about what anyone else is going to think? Good luck and just realize that you can feel better and there is help and it isn't as dramatic as tv and some folks would make it out to be. It can be as simple as taking a pill a day, just like you would a vitamin. I hope this helps.

Answer 9

You MUST tell someone. If you can't tell your parents then tell an adult that you trust: your grandparents, an aunt or uncle, a friend's parents, a teacher, a pastor, etc. Or you might call 1-800-784-2433 which is a teen suicide hotline. I know you didn't say you were suicidal, but if you're cutting yourself then you're being self destructive. They could give you advice on how to find help in your area.

Answer 10

There are hot lines that you can call and speak with someone. Most of the are anonymous and don't ask for your name or things of that nature. I don't want to sound preachy but talking your problems out to GOD helped me through a lot. Yes I said GOD not my friends but GOD! You can also write down what you are feeling seal the letter up and forget about it. Move on to something else. Check the hospitals in your area they have clinics where you can meet with someone to talk over your problems. Nothing is that bad to hurt yourself! Take Care