Originally Posted by Drjohnrock

You don't need to second guess yourself for starting this thread. You are among friends here.

Please don't hurt yourself. You deserve to be in this world just as much as anyone else. I don't want to suggest that I've had excatly the same struggles, or ones as serious as yours, but I have had very down periods in my life, including one when I was around your age. But although it might not seem so now, things really will get better. I agree with jadis about how suicide would deprive you of so many good things. However, I recognize that just trying to tough out depression isn't enough. I encourage you to seek out help. Maybe there's a counselor at your school, or a family member who is close to you, who can help put you in touch with some counseling resources.

I know a lot of people don't understand mental health problems. But your need for help for them is every bit as valid as a person seeking medical attention for a broken arm or leg. Please get some help.