High School

[iianxietydamn]

Hi, My Name is Lily. I have been diagnosed with anxiety just before school started again, being diagnosed has affected me a lot, I have a loss of appetite, I need to fidget with things, I can't concentrate, I have seen the school counselor but he didn't really help much, I also went to my GP but she just told me that she couldn't really help me with that sort of stuff and told me a counselor would be better. I have no idea what to do. I have also talked to my parents but they don't understand. I did have one really close friend and I thought that we would still be close but as soon as I told her I had anxiety, she left and found new friends, now when I pass her in the halls she looks at, e like I'm contagious or something. Someone told me I should give this a go so, here we go.

[kanga_brumby]

Lil welcome to beyond Blue what I would suggest is another visit to your GP there you ask for a referral to a counselor you can get to see one for free 12 visits. that may help. As for the friend you told it just proves how much of a friend they were not. Don't ignore them you are not contagious you don't deserve to be treated this way . I am not certain what to do there but your not contagious. May be talk to the school counselor on what happened with your school friend see what they suggest.Hope all goes well for you.

Kanga

[Croix]

Dear Lily~

Both Kanga and I would like to welcome you here. Having an anxiety condition is the pits, I have one too and have an idea of what you are going though as a result.

One of the things one sadly finds out at High School is that people we though of as pretty good friends turn out to just be acquaintances, and fade away when help is needed. It's hard to realize that. The only up side is you recognize true friendship when it happens. If it is any consolation there will be many worthy friendly people in your school, the trick is meeting and recognizing them. Some will be in the same situation as you.

I'm sorry your parents do not seem understanding, what do you think the trouble is? I'd not give up on them though, most parents really will want to help their children.

Some people who are lucky enough to never have had an anxiety condition do find it difficult to relate and need to have things explained in detail. At the top of every page here is The Facts menu which has a lot of background information on the condition. They might be persuaded to have a read.

You said you had been diagnosed, can the doctor who did so speak with your parents too? I'm a bit surprised if the doctor made the diagnosis but did not offer help. Did the doctor recommenced a particular counselor, or to use the school one?

I'd suggest you might like to give either eHeadspace (1800 650 890) or the Kids Help Line (1800 55 1800) a ring and talk things over. They are experienced with people in High School and may be able to help.

Please let us know how you get on.

Croix

[Soulmumma]

Hi Lily as a mum of a 15 yr old boy going through anxiety depression and self harm, i really really feel for you. DON'T GIVE UP sweetheart. Keep at your parents for support and definitely give them something to read up on as Croix suggested. I know from our experience being the parent is so hard to see your child in distress and unfortunately sometimes the fear and lack of understanding of the situation causes the parent reaction to be anger or just plain ignorance. Definitely seek as much support as you can and don't stay quiet about how you are feeling either xxx you've got this!

[iianxietydamn]

Thank You all so much for your advice, I have found another student to hang around with, as for my parents i will try to find some information for them to read up on, thank you all again,

[Croix]

Dear Iianxietydamn~

I'm very pleased you have someone to be with, it does make a huge difference.

Please don't give up on your parents, if they are like most they will try when they understand.

Croix