Hey Zali,
Welcome to the Forums! We’re really glad you’ve found your way here and felt comfortable enough to share what’s been going on for you. This is a genuinely supportive and welcoming community, and you’re not alone.
It sounds like you’ve been navigating some really tough situations lately, with challenges coming from multiple directions - school, family, and your relationship. That’s a lot to carry, and it makes sense that it’s impacting how you’re feeling. Being pulled into adult conflicts can be especially overwhelming, especially when it’s not something you should have to manage.
While we can’t provide a diagnosis here, many of the experiences and symptoms you’ve described can be part of what it’s like to live with depression. You don’t have to go through this alone - there are supports available to help you through.
Is she someone you feel safe opening up to about what you’ve been experiencing? Talking about it can feel daunting, but you absolutely deserve support in figuring out your next steps.
Here are a few places you can reach out to:
- Headspace: You can chat with a clinician online or call 1800 650 890 (available 3pm-10pm daily).
- Kids Helpline: Available 24/7 for ages 5-25. Call 1800 55 1800 or use their webchat to speak with a counsellor.
- Beyond Blue Support Service:Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online with our team.
- ReachOut: Offers great resources tailored for young people, including info on depression and how to get support.
Thank you again for sharing with us. Reaching out takes courage, and it’s a big step toward feeling better. We hope that you can be kind to yourself as you work through this, it is a lot to be carrying. We’re here for you whenever you need
Kind regards
Sophie M
