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Hi I'm Michael, I'm 19 as of April2015, Male. I've been suffering from Deppression since I was vary Young and have only ever attempted suicideonce before when I was in elementary school, I still get thoughts of suicide, and contemplateit but I haven't attempted it since then. I started posting to /r/deppressionon my birthday after everyone forgot me. I have only one real friend Irl and he moved so far away. I live in a toxic and abusive home, and I'm currently going through my second senior year now. I am not in therepy or anything no one knows about anything i'm dealing with other than my friend i mentioned earlyer and even him i only told recently. I hate being so alone but this site really helps.

Hi, I'm Andrea 25 yrs old. I always thought id have a crazy exciting 25th birthday but instead i have come to realization that i have no idea who i am anymore. I've been with dealing with depression for sometime now, manly over the last few months with my Grandmother's illness and death. I've also been admitted into rehab but left that and three months later relapse. That's why I've found my way here i know i cant do it on my own but i have no idea where to even start anymore...

Hi. I am Bell. I was diagnosed with severe depression three years ago after my grandpa died. I was threatened my someone I used to think was my friend and he hurt me. I developed anorexia and bulima one and half years ago and have been in hospital 5 times. I started self harming a year ago. Recently I have been attending therapy sessions everyday for my anger and depression. Recently the guy who was threatening me (who has a large number of mental conditions) told me he was doing everything he could to kill me and get revenge on something I hadn't done. The police and hospital were informed and he is no longer aloud anywhere near me. He still finds ways to hurt me though.

Hi, I'm Mel. Although I have never been diagnosed with depression, the research I have done over the years has lined up so perfectly with how I'm feeling. I go through 2-3 week cycles where I go from feeling pretty "content" at my peak, and then dip down for a week or two where I can range from self-hatred to thoughts of suicide to complete numbness (it's not like clockwork, but this is the easiest way to explain it). I've seen therapists at my university about it a few times, but always ended up cancelling my therapy sessions during my content weeks, thinking that I didn't need a therapist to get better, or that I may not have depression at all and I was wasting their time. I've had one suicide attempt via overdose, but a close friend found out and the attempt failed. It's been an up-and-down struggle the last few years now, and my symptoms are always worse in the Winter (although I'm not sure if it's SAD since I get symptoms throughout the year). I've always been hesitant to go to a Doctor about my symptoms to get an official diagnosis because I feel uncomfortable talking about it in person (which is part of why I quit my therapy sessions). I came to this community hoping to find a way to work through this struggle by my own will, rather than by a Doctor's prescription. I hope that 7 cups of tea can help me reach my goals and put me on the path to feeling alive again.

Hi, I am dealing with depression, bipolar 2 and anxiety. I am a 57 year old female, and am trying to find a way to connect with others in my age group. Any ideas? The only age choice is teens or over 18, and I would feel more comfortable talking with folks nearer my age and life experience. At this point in time I am working thru a major depressive episode that has lasted 3+ years with daily anxiety issues. I am on disability, meds and seeing a therapist and case worker weekly. Looking for people to talk to online since I am having trouble leaving the house for other then my appts.

Thanks for listening, Alexis

Hi. Im rae and im 14. Im depressed and have chronic social anxiety which kept me from having many friends even before I came out as a lesbian and lost the few I had. I have attempted suicide three times now in the past year. I began self harming when i was 12 with cutting, but last year i began to burn myseld so i could hide it easier. My best friend killed himself almost a year ago and ive been too terrified to get close to anyone else since then. I live in an abusive household and plan to move out the second its legally possible. So yeah.

Hi I'm 16 and I'm completely useless to everyone.

Hi, I'm an 18 year old girl who has suffered with depression from time to time during the last 4 years. I never liked to talk so much to people because I never thought there was anything to talk about. I just got out of a 4 year relationship about a month ago that I am still trying to get over. She was my best friend and I was always there for her, but I guess that wasn't enough. I was abandoned by here without explanation except a bunch of "I hate yous". That triggered my depression, and I am now trying to become a better person for myself. I am now in the process of rebuilding myself to become more happy with myself and life in general.

Hi, I'm 16 and I've had depression since I was 10 years old. Even though I've had it for 6 years it does get better after a while

Hello, I suffer from depression and anxiety. I also have low self-esteem and no confidence in myself. I never want to do anything anymore besides sleep. I'm overweight but nothing interest me anymore. I am slowly giving up and need any help, friends that can understand these feelings