Is there someone out there

[AlleyCat11]

HI I am 13 years old and I am really depressed, I just lie on my bed and cry all the time there's really no end to the feelings of hopelessness, lost, alone,and unsafe.I feel so so sad I have been this way for years I just want to know if there's someone out there that's feels the same way.

[Openonup]

It's a hard go - and I would never want to sugar coat it for you. Being 13 is a really tough time, and that's without any external BS in life. This is the point where we come into our own, our social lives shift, and we start thinking about the future. But what if you don't know what's in the future??

None of us to, and truth be told, I've met 40 year olds still trying to figure it out. But that's half the fun. I used to come home, throw on music and just fade away. I did that for a few years, but then you define yourself; find out what you're interested in. Hobbies are essential for finding out what kind of person you are. Not just with what you're interested in, but what you're capable of.

No one will ever know what's really bothering you, unless you can let them know. For me, I didn't know what the issue was right away. I had a terrible childhood, but it's more than that. Take the time to think of what is really bothering you -- that's the most important part. But to be honest, you're already a step in the right direction with coming here.

I remember being torn inside out, just tears at the ready. Life can really eat you up, but letting it out makes a world of difference. Really chat with someone. Whether it's in person, on the phone, via chat. Real-time is essential, though writing helps. Is there anyone you trust? Someone that you can talk to?

[xomadilyn24]

Im 13 and I know exactly how you feel. When I'm with my friends and family I tried to seem happy and all, but then i go in my room and just cry for no reason. Just this summer I have moved to a new town after losing our house and having to live with my grandparents for a year. I don't know how to tell my mom because I think she will think I want attention if you ever wanna talk I'm here though!

[margypops]

Hope you dont mind I have just read this thgead and your posts and I have to say to are all winners, you are reaching out to others and getting help your selves..really great stuff to read and its true you are not alone we are here , if anyone want s to chat plenty of us care on Med Help reach out anytime ..we have all been there and its good to share ....Yuki thats great you are feeling yourself again , I have a tip for you all, dont think too much ,I learned a few moons ago that its always our thinking gets us into trouble, so switch off any negative thoughts when you can . good luck to you all

[Yuki_Nagato_13]

Hey, I just want to let you know that you're not alone. I'm recovering from medium level depression (I'm also 13) and I'd like to help you. Message me if you want to.

[losingmyself334]

I am 13 as well (a boy tho). I have depression, anxiety, lonliness, BDD, and possibly OCD. Because of all this I am constantly suicidal and have taken time in the hospital. I would love to talk with you if youd like. I need some friends as well.

[bcbudqueen420]

I want you girls to not take to much into this matter. I am 19 now, and I have went throuhg a lot of which you have. (without taking any pills, I took anti-depressants for 2 weeks trial, felt odd already and decided not to bother, which I strongly suggest as doctors WILL try to give you them.) You are all growing up, and whatever you do please don't take any anti-depressants. Those mess you up far more. As a child in elementary school, I had a lot of problems, coming from an abusive past being sexually abused as well, made it hard. I read back into books of things I wrote between 8-13 even, and found a lot of depressing things. I was shocked to see how depressed I was at such a young age. You gotta keep strong and find what works best for you in this world, love and cherish it. Make something out of your life. Life is a hard thing for girls these days, not many people are very nice nor respectful, what you have to remember is there opinions are just an opinion and not a fact.
Heres a good quote to live by:
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, objective morality, and matters of personal choice, have no truth, nor right or wrong.
That being said, you all are beautiful in your own way, some will see it and some will over look it. Those who see it are those you can agree and get along with, personalities can be the same lives can be the same, it's all in who you meet. I never found someone I really connected with till just over a year ago, my best friend. I wouldn't trade him for anyone, we both were some-what immature and have helped each other to become better people. Think for yourself, question authority. Keep your heads up, after all you are the future.

[hawthornelovr13]

no girl you're where all of us have been and still are i started being depressed in my late 12's? you just feel helpless but hide. You don't want anyone to know how you really are.I always brush off the feelings when in public w/friends or at home, but when i shut my bedroom door tears fall. So while everyone thinks i'm this great happy person i'm really not at least not entirely? I'm not the same anymore and i don't think i ever will be even if i were to get help.Just know that you're not alone and that even when you think it's not worth it anymore that there's always goign to be a light to the end of that tunnel. Life might not be happy now but it will be later on. Writing it all down really helps you know, you should try it and just think positively over and over and over in your head even when you don't mean it at the moment. Eventually you'll see the bigger picture and know that it's all going to be okay. To tell you the truth i'm surprised i'm still here but i keep fighting these feelings day by day, music & t.v. my only true comfort. I have isolated myself from my family slowly in these two and a hald years, which i don't reccomend anyone to do cause you're goign tto want that attention. That's all we really want...attention

[casdfkjw123]

heyy I'm 13 too. I go through exactly the same thing as you do. I have tourettes, and I always have sleeping problems because of lonelyness and depression. I know it's so hard... you're nor alone. Im sorry for all the things you had to go through... If you need someone to talk to, I'll always be avaliable to talk. hope that helped, and Ill always do anything to help more. actuallly I need someone to talk to also...  

[blueboy121]

take up a hobby that way you'll meet new people and can go out on weekends with them. i suggest a kickboxing class or a football team. make an effort to boost moral

[meniere135]

Hi there.  Have you talked to your parents about this?  Around what age do you think this started?  Do you have any friends?  There are so many things to consider when someone feels depressed.   Firstly, talk to a parent or an adult you trust.  Then get a piece of paper and write down when you think it started.  What was happening in your life around that time.  Did the depression just come on or do you think things in your life led up to it?  If you started getting your period, does it seem worse a few days before it starts?  Are you happy with your home life?  Just take a little time to think about your life and what you wish was different.  Do you have good days and bad days or is everyday a bad day? I'm glad to see you are taking action and looking for help.  Putting yourself in the "control" seat by trying to find an answer is a good first step.

Get back to us and let us know how it is going.  Anyone who reads this feels for you.  We don't want you to feel alone and all those other negative feelings.  Do something nice for someone today, even if you don't feel like it.  Try to do that once a day.  Talk to you parent or parents.  Again, get back to us.  We're here to listen!!!

[x89rt]

Hi. No, you are not alone. I'm 17 and i'm depressed as well. I have almost no friends (my spelling proves it, no friends to text to = good spelling, lol) and I feel all those things you feel too. My depression was so bad that it got to the point where I came home from school every day and started to cry on my bed. Sometimes I even cryed in school (either I tried to hide it and make it the rest of the day or I called my parents to pick me up early). Recently, it got so bad that I seriously considered killing myself. I was so scared I finally decided to get help. I won't lie, things haven't gotten much better since, but there has been some improvement. I made a new friend (sort of, I don't get many chances to talk to him) but it beats having none, and I also started taking an antidepressant which should help me start feeling better soon. I'm not trying to brag or anything, I'm just trying to tell you that you are not alone and this can be fixed. All you need is hope. Hope this helps, even if it's just a bit.