I've been expereincing signs of depression and anxiety the past month. I had a panic attack a few days ago, and I'm afraid of having another one. I want to get help, but I'm too afraid to. If I go to my parents, my dad thinks i'm just ovvereacting. I've told my dad I hate my life, but he got angry and said I had everything, a roof, clothes, and an education and I shouldn't have to worry about it. He started bringing up that people had nothing and it made me feel ashamed on how my beahvior was. I have a guidance counselor in school , and shes's very nice. I would love to spend my whole day in her office, but I can't. I've been to guidance before and I feel secure and safe there. They take things seriously, their not like my dad who would just say I'm ovvereacting. Only problem with telling guidance is, they will report it to my parents, and my dad will act up like he normally does. My friends have been their for everything, we've been through some tough stuff and I feel comfortabke talking to them the most. We all share secrets together and solve conflcits, but I'm really concerned about is there gonna report it to guidance before I even get a chane.
If you are 16 or over I think that you have a legal right to confidentiality.
Hi. You don't have to tell anyone who isn't supportive. Get help from those who understand and understand the others just don't get it, Nobody needs to tell anyone anything. Just get support
Hi again It is tough being a teenager thats for sure! Hormones and all that. Regarding counselling I am unsure if the counsellor has the righ to disclose your details unless you amit to self harm, suicidal ideation or harming others. If you feel worried about these isues and require a listening ear tosee how you hen feel have u thought about contacting the Samaratans on 0116 1234 freephone?
shelley I totally agree with you.In the UK we have the samaritans who keep everything confidential.
ZL
Keep on with the Councillor at College. If you are sixteen and over you can visit your GP in your own right, make an appointment. Many Surgeries are starting up web pages for teens etc and you will be able to make your appointments on that site. If this is not the case the Reception will help an make you an appointment.
Talking to friends regarding your problem, I would advise be careful, it can open a can of worms you may not be able to get back in the can. You need to be very sure that the response will be positive and not negative.
You say you have been through a rough time, with your friends, in what context ?
can we help
BOB