[Lovehurtacceptance]

I dont have therapy but I am concidering it. I go though periods of self hate and unhappiness of about 2 weeks to 2 months then I will be okay for another week then upsett again. But Im not usually sad all day, just when I am away from friends or school. But even then school isnt always a safe place anymore. I get really stressed out at school and I dont feel like hanging out with friends so I will sit alone. I also dont feel like going out anymore or when I do I feel like no one would want to go out with me anyway so I still dont end up going out to have some fun. So I have desided that is if I dont feel better in a month or so I will tell my mom how I feel and try to get therapy. I not sure if that is a good idea but I would rather get better and not have my family know how I feel. I dont wish to burden my family.

[Nams]

Welcome to PC Tori...You have come to a great site. I joined last month and have met some very wonderful people. Many on here, including myself have/do feel the same as you.
I myself do see a Therapist on a regular basis, no medication as I build a tolerance too quickly to meds. I find that the therapy has made huge leaps and bounds for me I suffer from serious depression, mood swings, low self-esteem, social anxiety disorder & past issues catching up, a laundry list for sure lol but am coping so much better. This place is great even just to post anything that is bothering me and know that someone Will understand and respond...I found talking to someone instead of dealing with it in my own head worked so much better for me. I am my own worst enemy so always ended up with terrible advice lol. Without knowing your family all I can say is from my experience, it would not be burdening your family, I am sure they would prefer to know if you need help and would be more than willing to do what you need to get it.
Hope to see you round the boards and welcome again.
Nams

[turquoisesea]

I think a therapist can help. So lets say, you don't need the therapist ofr a week. but then next week you want help. Therapist can help you so that your downs are so far down. And maybe can get an idea what's going on with you in the first place. I think your plan is good - to see if it keeps going on and then reach out for help