I'm 17 and at art college. I have become really depressed over the last few months.
I had therapy and put on anti-depressants since I was in school because of bullying. I thought things where getting better so I stopped seeing my therapist. I find it impossible to talk to people at college and sometimes go a whole day without saying a word. I've always been the quiet one but it's got to the stage where I am scared to say anything. I really want to talk to people and have fun, but something inside stops me from speaking. I have no social life at all and it's really getting me down. I don't know if I should go back to my therapist. The root of all my depression is my weight, I really hate the way I look even though everybody says I'm fine, but I am fed up of being just the fat quiet one who never speaks.All I want is to feel good about myself, I just don't know what to do.

I advice you to be confident, so you started looking the rest of the things around you be a beautiful and enjoying one.Then try to loose your weight,take a proper sleep, avoid all tensions and use some home remedies for all these problems.Try to search for all these natural treatments in natural site like one is www.mamaherb.com

hi there ive read your profile and to me u have a confidence thing goin on go out more often and get involed u dont need them tablets at all its a mind over matter thing wot u need to do is think positive and read a book called feel the fear and do it anyway.its a really good book the nasty school bullys have made u like this now u show them your turn around sam.xxx.29

I'm actually going through the same thing.I'm not going to school at the moment (as i can't handle the demands of that environment at the moment)and I'm seeing a therapist.When i thought that things had moved on, i found myself slowly slipping back into my depressed state again. It really helps to have someone to talk to,so even meeting them once a month could be the thing to help you.You may consider cognitive behavioral therapy too. It's supposed to think about the way you think about yourself and deal with the negative feelings.I'm starting this therapy next Friday,so I'll keep you posted on how well It's working, if you'd like.
Hope you're okay, and it's important to remember:with help, it can only get better.
hope this helps,
XxxXcarolyn

Hi, I'm 30 years old and live in France, sorry at first for my english because it's a long time I don't speak this linguish.

I think it's very important for you to continuate your therapy, to speaking with the specialist.
In my case, I go often to speak of nothing and everything because I'm depressed since a long time, maybe twelve or thirteen years, without help from my parents. I was adopted when I was 2 years, i'm korean woman, and my childhood was difficult with my face, and have some sexuals problem with an uncle and a friend of my parents.
I hate me, what I can represent, I hate my physic, my body, everytime I want die, but you know, my "doctor" helps me when he cans.
Please, goes again to see your therapist, ok.
If you want to speak again with me, do not hesitate.

Kisses

Leasoon

Thanks alot for replying to my post i really appreciate it!

treat yourself! makeover,manicure,pedicure,fac ial. that lot! lol. and just be happy with what god n ya mamma gave ya!
i used to be farely big myself(around 16 stone). when i was bullied at school i just agreed with everyone!lol if they called me fat id say somethin like "ye, i know i am". that usually shut them up .
just love yourself babe! it really isnt that difficult.
message me if you need any advice luv. xx