Depression Support

[lonelyinwinter]

Message me for a more private chat.

And if you're not in the mood to talk, maybe this will make you feel a bit better. http://www.hollyandsofya.com/For%20You/Misunderstood.html

[mzeco]

I'm liberal, 12, in 7th grade, vegetarian, against animal cruelty, a writer, musician, composer, and tennis player, and I don't fit in anywhere.

I've been really upset lately. Not that my life sucks. It's pretty awesome and everything, but I can't be myself anywhere. It's as if my brain and personality turns off every time I leave my house. It's making me depressed. Not suicidal, but depressed.

I am especially upset because every time I'm near my crush, my brain turns off entirely, and I don't usually think before I say. Can you give any advice? I'm grateful for everything. It helps to have a person to talk to, always.

Thanks so much!

~Mz

[lonelyinwinter]

I know exactly where you're coming from! People never really understood me for the very same reasons! The best advice I can give is to

1: never give up on yourself, even if being something else seems simpler,

 2: when in social situations where you feel as if your brain has turned off take a few moments to focus on your breathing. While the world around you zips by try to get back in touch with who you are. With our hectic lifestyles it's easy for us to just coast through life, but in order to be true to ourselves, which is very important, we must resist the urge to just blend in. You are the way you are for a reason. You're different, uniqe, you're not afraid to speak you mind, so make sure not even you takes that power away! 

Also, know that you probably won't feel as though you 'fit in' for a little while because you're at a very confusing time in your life, as are all of your classmates. Even the kids that seem to have everything figured out don't really. The majority of people in middle school are feeling just like you, only some know how to hide it better. Just take a deep breath and even count to ten if you need to restart your mind, it's better than being a shell of yourself. And good luck! You're not alone, trust me, and as for your crush, a lot of girls get nervous and speechless when that certian someone walks by. (I'm actually doing a comic on the subject here soon lol) Hang in there, everything will work out in the end as long as you stay true to who you are ^_^

[mzeco]

Thanks so much!! You've given me great advice. Thanks!

~Mz

[lonelyinwinter]

No problem!  ^_^