giving up

[emmasmith]

i had a big revelation today. we grow up with the impression that older people- parants, teachers ect- actually know what thier doing. but they dont, no one does, they're just trying to muddle through. trying desperately to convince themselves that there is some point to life.
this terrifies me, and i cant see a way out. i'm planning on going to the doctor to see if they'll put me on meds but i doubt they'll consider it as i'm a) under 18 ,and b) i'm not a threat to anyone. i dont know what they consider 'depressed' enough to need them ?

[Tig]

Hi Emma,

It can be difficult and scary when we realise that 'adults' are not as sorted as we might have imagined them to be when we were younger. I guess when we are young we place them somewhere almost mythological.

I think it's a great idea to see your Doctor. Medication may not be the answer but it also might be, I don't know. However, the Doctor will have more resources than just medication and they will know the best course of action for you. It sounds really positive that you are thinking of going and I hope you will go honey.

xx

[crazykat]

I'm sorry that your struggling so much. I think going to the doctors is a great first step in getting help for you. They may or may not prescribe medication but they have more resources than just medication to be able to help. So don't lose hope you can get help to get through this. Take care
Kat xxx

[emmasmith]

thanks, i'm just gonna see what they say and go on that. i have worked through most of the worry about adults, and for the moment i'm just getting on with life, trying to not get too stressed out. thanks so much xxx