How can I get help without making people think I am just an attention-seeker?

they dont need to know what you are going through and if they try to put you down for asking for hep then they obviously need to leave

You can talk to people about it who you know that will support you and understand you. So be careful whom you are telling your problems to.

The first problem here is caring about what others think of you. You are the master of your own life. If you need help, then that is what you need. What you need doesn't concern anyone else. People who don't respect your needs or boundaries benefit from you not having any. If wanting help is attention seeking, then so be it. Ignore those negative voices and people telling you that. There are so many resources online to find help discreetly. Such as 7cups. We are here to listen and give you that attention without making you feel bad for it.