16 and already at wits end....

Ok so like the person a few threads below me, I started this today. I have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder that has caused obesity. I have tried medications, but as a sixteen year old girl, I couldn't function on them. I couldn't drive, sleep, or eat on them. Yes I have tried a wide variety, I am just one of the unlucky ones that you hear about having these crazy side affects. I'm just kinda looking for a place to vent about my problems. I was the first to be diagnosed in my family, and within a month, the rest of my family was all diagnosed as well. It turned very quickly from being my personal issue into "the whole family is depressed, now stop complaining/ hyperventilating and watch your sisters". I am in a very messed up, high stress situation right now, where I can't relax. At this point if there are any helpful tips or really any advice that can be given to me it would be great! I have read the books, and been to the classes, so anything above that would be nice. Thanks!

Hello Angry and welcome to the forum.

you did not mention which classes you attended so I will get you a short list of some things you look up on the internet and see it they help you.

CBT cognitive behavorial therapy

dbt Dilectible bebavorial therapy

mindfulness

meditation

walking

journal writing and writing for emotional balance

Hope something helps you.

Stay strong.

Trina

Did you give the side effects a couple of weeks to go away on the meds? Often if you can make it two weeks, the side effects subside. I had that problem too.

I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope she is going to be okay. You can come here for support.

Do look the things up on Trina's list. Mindfulness helps so much. It takes practice though.

Best wishes for a good day.

Hugs, Karen

There are so many medicine available to reduce depression. Better you consult with doctor and start medication.