Real people... real problems

This tab contains real stories of people going through the same things you are. The goal of this is to show you that you are not alone, and that others are feeling the same things that you are. If you want, you can help other people by sharing your own story. Please remember to be a positive member of this community when telling your story. Be kind!

My name is Andy, for as long as I can remember I have been suffering with Depression, ADHD, and Dyslexia. On the surface, I was your every day happy hyper kid, but below that I felt all alone, I felt like something was wrong but I didn't know what. Having ADHD and Dyslexia mainly challanged me in school, but Depression affected me everywhere. The thoughts in my head telling me that I was worthless wouldn't quit. There were a few times when I was just about ready to end my life. Once my parents caught wind of these things, they got me help. They sent me to many therapists before I found one who actually helped me, and we tried many different anti-depressants until I found one that worked pretty well. I still go to my therapist and take meds every day. I am living my best life, I make good grades in school, and the thoughts haven't been coming around nearly as much as they used to. The point of me sharing this is to say that things do get betterot bad, and for the most part, things have gotten better. Now I look at things from a glass half full perspective., it just takes time and effort. You also may need to try different things. Maybe one therapist didn't help you too much, but that doesn't mean to write off all therapists. If you open up and get the help you need, you will feel a lot better, trust me.

L's story

When I was 15 my parents got a divorce, and after that I spiraled into a deep depression and it felt like there was nothing I could do about it. Eventually to try to feel good for once I tried to take drugs, I got so addicted that I couldn’t even go to school sober. One day I was smoking in the janitors closet and I got caught by my vice principal, I got suspended and forced to go to rehab, I was terrified of rehab and didn’t want to go, the first couple of days were terrible but at the end I felt so much better. I’m now 3 years clean and it’s never felt better. To cope with my depression I see a therapist once a week. The morale of the story is to not get into drugs as it will do more damage than it will help, and if you are already addicted, seek out help, even if it’s hard try your best to get out of it. You have people who care about you. -L

H's story

For as long as I can remember I have suffered with depression and severe anxiety. It was bad when I was younger but as I got older these feelings severely intensified. I never felt like I was good enough and the pressure made me upset and angry. This year has been my hardest trying to balance school, drama, and family it became too much for me to handle. I finally hit my breaking point and coped with it in unhealthy ways. I finally released that enough was enough and it was time to work on myself. Obviously easier said than done but in the end it is worth it. I’ve started to become better but obviously I still have those feelings here and there. You won’t be happy overnight but if you continue to work at it and get the help you need you will get better. At my darkest moments I pushed away the people who loved me and cared for me. I did this because it’s hard to feel the love from others if you don’t love yourself. Just know there are people who love you and care about you and you matter to them. You are loved. -H