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I know how the downward spiral feels. Since we're in quarentine, you may or may not be able to see your therapist. The hotline that could help is 1-800-273-8255 if you ever feel you need to. I know people who have called it, and I even have it in my contacts, so don't feel bad at all.

Some things that help me when I get super anxious is listening to music and chatting with my friends, so I would suggest that for you if you would like. Also healthy distractions like playing a game or watching a movie can be helpful.

When I was ten I got stressed a lot, and my therapist told me that I needed more sleep, so definitely make sure that you are getting enough sleep. Being sleep deprived can definitely lead to negative feelings and all around make you feel awful.

Your family might think you're crazy, but scream into a pillow every once in a while. I know it sounds weird but it actually helps. Many people have trouble bottling up their emotions and when you get overwhelmed with it you boil over.

Also, Thomas Sanders has a lot of videos on YouTube that I highly recommend if you don't already watch him. Two of his Sanders Sides that were most helpful for me are Intrusive Thoughts and Healthy Distractions.

Like Kylie said, and I know it's a pain in the butt, but you should definitely maybe go on a walk or eat a salad more often.

That's all I can think of for now. Just know that your are awesome, you are supported, and you are not alone.

When I was about 14, I was diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder (PPD) which led to a lot of anxiety and my dad came up with an idea... it sounded silly but since i was paranoid of actual people he suggested I "make a friend" I was mad at him but now that I look back If there is one person you aren't scared of you will be ok. As for the Anxiety I would write down what made me anxious and try and turn them into jokes, I don't know if it will help you but I am now 22 and I have a good hold on myself and conditions, so there is hope.

Hey there. Sorry I didn't see this till just now.

Definitely get in touch with your therapist to share your feelings with them. Sounds like you only see them every now and then. Maybe start seeing them more often. I know Covid-19 could make that difficult right now -- schedule an online video appointment if you can.

I used to have depression when I was younger. I don't think I even recognized it as such -- but it was just like a heavy feeling weighing on my chest constantly, from the moment I got up until the moment I went to bed. I guess I thought it was just normal to feel that way. It wasn't.

I don't know how old you are now, but looking back on it: for me, puberty and the hormones and changes it brought really played a factor in my depression. I remember being pretty carefree as a kid: but starting in about 7th grade, I started getting pretty socially anxious and self-conscious. Sounds like something like that may have happened to you around age 11 as well.

What helped pull me out was getting out of my shell and connecting with people. Friends, family, significant others: Whoever is in your life, reach out to them. At the end of the day, we're all human. We've all been through similar feelings that help us relate to each other, even if our situations aren't ever exactly the same.

Life sucks for young people these days. It really does. I'm 30 now. Fortunately, I can report things got better for me, and I think they do for most people in time. Life isn't easy for anyone, but like anything else, I think we get better at it the more practice we have.

Foster healthy habits, like eating healthy and exercising. Get out and enjoy the natural world. Take care of your body, and it will take care of your mind.

Thank you for reaching out for help. I don't know who you are, but I heard you.

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