hey, im new here. I used to be a really happy-go-lucky person, but ever since my parents told me they're separating (in june) Im so unhappy with my life. I've been doing research and basically what I've read tells me I have severe depression, which seems right. The thing is, my parents have no idea whats going on with me..no one does, I am really good at pretending to be okay. But I dont want to feel this way and Im not sure what to do or who to talk to since no one knows whats going on with me. what should I do?

hello from Ohio......well try not to ignore the basix like sleeping and eating right, the holidays can b a handful too for some people.....lots of times i miss my dad who is n heaven...........but i love my mom she is a good person, i am use to being alone mostly cause i go to college but dont drink or do any of that foolishness.

if i can do something small anything to help others it helps me not feel so down, maybe holding a door open for a mom with a baby or talking to a older person on the street things like this count i think up n heaven.

-----------Todd

cutiemcpretty -

This kind of depressoin is quite common.

Your parent's separation is in no way your fault. Please don't try to blame yourself for what is happening right now. Your parents are doing what they feel is best. (And just because they may be getting a separation doesn't mean that they couldn't get back together again in the future if/hen they have their difficulties/problems worked out. And even if they don't get back together, realize that both of them will still love you as much as they did when you first came into their lives. Nothing will change that. Nothing.)

Imho, I really think you need to sit down with both parents and tell them exactly how you feel. Be honest, be open, and don't try to hide or bottle up anything inside - it only makes matters worse and makes the pain stronger. Also, don't be afraid to talk to friends, teachers, and counselors - anybody that you know you can trust and that will lend an listening ear.

Good luck to you. I hope you will be able to pull through this.