I don't know what's wrong with me! Am I crazy?

Question:

I have had alot going on in the past year. I'll give you the 411: My mom is in rehab until Nov., I am moving to my dad's house in a new city, 7 of my best friends have moved out of state in 6 months, my friend killed herself last week, my dad is abusing me, my parents just divorced, and I can't see my mom for 2 more months. With all of the things going on, I have started cutting my arms. I am really scared that my dad is going to find out and beat the crap out of me. I was diagnosed with depression 2 months ago. Does this have anything to do with cutting my arms? I am only 12 and I think I'm going crazy. can anyone give me some advice? I am really scared and I need help.

Answers:
Speak to an adult you trust, hon. A teacher, doctor or even a policeman. It's going to be a bit hard, getting this all out and telling someone everything, but you must stick to your guns, but BELIEVE ME. It WILL work out for the best in the end. Cutting yourself is a part of your depression and with help from people who know, you will stop. Whatever happens, you must remember one thing: YOU ARE NOT TO BLAME. YOU ARE A CHILD THAT HAS HAD YOUR CHILDHOOD STOLEN FROM YOU. Take it from someone who knows.
You can get through this, trust me and it will make you a stronger, wiser person when you have all this behind you. Please don't blame yourself for ANY of this. There IS a better life waiting for you in this world, you just have to keep being strong and make it happen by telling someone with the power to help you do something about it.
If you need to talk, please feel free to email me from my avatar and I will respond.
Life is what you make it. You CAN make it better. You CAN control your life. Love and kindness is really out there, waiting for you, you just have to go and get it.

I wish you the best of luck, little one.

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Definitely seek help now!

how interesting.you aren't crazy, i promise.
you do need to tell someone, maybe one of your teachers!!
good luck sweetie.

If you are not joking then you need professional help immediately. Go see a psychiatrist immediately. If you are joking then thanks for the two points though. girl tell someone.a teacher at school or some adult you can trust.dont hurt yourself you are precious. i have bipolar 1. you are not alone in depression.call a crisis number in the phone book they can help you.hurry dont wait.i was abused to by my dad. it started at 4 and ended at 12years.

Oh sweetheart--You are surely depressed and probably secretly blaming yourself for the horrible things that are happening to you. Is there a trusted adult you can talk to? A school counselor. What your Dad is doing to you is against the law. Please find someone to help you--
What is going on in your life is not your fault.

honey, is there a trusted adult in your life? if there is, tell them what is going on with you. if you can't, show your post to them.

if there is not an adult you can trust, call 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255. a trained crisis hotline worker is on the other end 24/7.

good luck!

If this is truly your problem.You need to call social services

you need to go under state protection..

Your family is incapable of helping you..

and I know foster homes and such seem shitty..

but you will surely die young unless you get brave young lady..

I am praying for you now

Hi!

Sorry to hear of your misfortune! The reason you are cutting your arms is because you are giving your mind something to focus on rather than all of the stuff that has been going on lately this is called self halm you are not the only person who does this a number of people actually use this to cope with depression or hurt too! What i suggest you do is look for somebody to speak to like a councilor for example there are many who offer free sessions to young people i am currently with one myself at the moment because im a sack full of anger.but anyway talk about your feelings and whats happened then this will help you understand why you are doing this to yourself and how to stop doing it! But seriously babe talk to someone and you will soon find that you will start to be ok again it wont be immediatly but gradually you will get better and better and all that has happened to you will only make you stronger later in life! :0)

You are NOT crazy.
Get to the children's aid or your doctor or the hospital emergency room and insist on speaking to a psychiatrist. Tell them you are suicidal, and very depressed. Tell them about your father's behaviour. They will remove you from the threatening environment, and situation. (foster care home or a shelter at first, or hospital room), You need & deserve help. Medication can help ease some of the depression, the professionals will know what else to do.
Get some money, pack items you consider important, in one large pack, call a taxi, and get to the emergency room of the nearest hospital AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you are not given proper service or respect, there, (unlikely scenario), mention the child abuse of Dad and show them your arms. (if that does not work, unlikely, call legal aid.)
I care about you. You are a good girl in a very messy situation not of your making.
Good luck, and get out of there now!
You deserve a decent happy life, security, and an even chance.
I am with you. If we were in the same city I would help immediately.
Dan.

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