Should i see a therapist

Yes, you should absolutely see a therapist, and as soon as possible, too.

 

I can't say I know what you're going through but suicide isn't the answer even if you try to tell yourself it is. Even though you don't feel comfortable talking to friends or your parents about it maybe you should try? It could end up being the best thing you did and you could really start to feel better. And if you still can't then for sure contact a therapist. I do hope things look up for you!

 

YES, see a therapist, tell your parents, tell a friend, tell someone.

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Just basically what you said here,or whichever way is most comfortable and gets the information across.

 

You can talk to your parents. I think the best way to discuss the issue with them is just tell them how you're feeling and you think a therapist would help.

If you think you need help talking to them you can talk to a teacher or counselor at school. You could also try talking to your doctor or calling suicide prevention hotline. They may be able to help you approach your parents about seeing a therapist

Best of luck!

 

If you ever think "Do I need a therapist" chances are you should see a therapist. Suicide is never the answer. And as many times as you'll hear "it'll get better", it will only get better if it starts with you. So please go see a therapist or tell someone.

 

Why isn't the school counselor an option? Because at your age finding counseling elsewhere without your parents' knowledge and consent will be difficult.

I'd also suggest that your parents might be more understanding than you think.

 

I think any therapist is LGBT friendly. I don't think they would be doing their job if they were homophobic.

 

A school counselor should give you the time of day if you tell him that you are suicidal. Is there anyway you can tell him that this is very important an you need to see him immediately? Perhaps you can email him?

 

I don't think it is a good idea to tell him you are suicidal if you don't wish for your parents to know. They have to tell your parents if they think you're a threat to yourself.

 

I'm not sure what its like in other places, but it took me months to get a therapist through a hospital and to pay for one can be very expensive. I think you should try to your school guidance councillor. They can make a tremendous impact on your life.

 

I'm not sure if you can pm mods without being a full member but here is the thread for individual support.

If you're having problems sleeping because of what's going on in your head, you could also try Melatonin to help get you to sleep. It's natural and you can get it off the shelf at any pharmacy.

 

I know they have to tell the parents which is why I suggested it. Suicidal ideation is something that needs to be treated by a therapist. It will be incredibly difficult (possibly impossible, it depends where you live) to see a therapist without parental consent. Josh9623 said his parents weren't understanding and I think they might be more understanding if a professional tells them that there is a problem

 

I know. I've been in his same situation for a year and a half. I have a therapist who I see every week and I talked things through with her and she helped a lot. I think I got better treatment by talking it out then I would've by just flat out saying I was suicidal. Of course if you think you're a threat to yourself and you will hurt yourself right now, you need to tell someone right away.