Please don’t feel isolated and alone @985921sqh, surround yourself with the things that bring you hope, happiness and joy, remember to do activities that bring a bright smile to your face Echo, I would be as open and honest as you can to your parents, let them know how you are truly feeling, express your emotions and thoughts in a way that will help you and make them understand you, I’m a shy, awkward recluse, loner and introvert Echo so I know how hard it is to feel isolated, please don’t give up, you will make it through this and so many better days will be ahead, believe in yourself Echo, you can do it, inbox me anytime if you want to chat or vent, stay strong, you are never alone (hugs)

I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through that, Echo. I don’t know what kind of people are your parents, but usually it’s better to talk about important matters like this when everyone of you is not in a stressful situation. Say to them you want to talk to them, and take as many time as you need for it. Express how you’ve been feeling all this time, and tell them you need their support. I hope that everything goes okay Echo, and if you ever need to talk about anything, my inbox is open. Stay strong, you can do this ♥

@m1s1m3 and @oliver, In case you didn’t know (I know Oli knows) I’m both going through a breakup and getting bullied, so my life is pretty much hell at the moment. I’ve tried to tell my parents about my feelings (not that I have depression, just my feelings) and when I do, they tell me (I quote), ”Stop being so pessimistic, Echo! Think more positively! You’ll never get anywhere in life if you keep being so negative!”
In their defense, it is a reasonable argument. In my defense, I have tried to think more positively, but anyone who has depression understands how hard this is.