Living with depression Young (11 years old)

by Chloe Maire Lamb
(UK)

I'm chloe, i'm only 11 years old, and my life hasn't been very good for a long time,

I have a few stories but ill tell you them all.
about 6 months ago i got a boyfriend and i dumped him Because he didn't spend enough time with me he spent more on his xbox and after i dumped him, he was always picking on me, calling me names, pushing me over on the play ground, he even got the rest of his friends to do the same so for about 6 or 7 months i've been suffering from this,

At the moment my parents are going through their divorce their always fighting and I cant bare it sometimes I just wish I wasn't alive, because then I guess everything would be fine, my parents would be together I wouldn't get picked on, my friends wouldn't either because it's my fault they get called worse names then you can imagine because they stick up for me.

I really don't know if i'd be here if it wasn't for my friends,id either be running around on the streets like a crazy person or i just wouldn't exist at all. id risk my life for them, ohh and i'm going of track here sorry...

I get picked on because i play the piano, that i wear different clothes that i like different music,

oh i've ran out of time its time for me to go to bed sorry you didn't get to hear the rest.

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Living with depression Young (11 years old)

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Aug 21, 2011
 What I think..
by: Nikki

Dear Chloe,

I soooo understand i'm 11 years old too. Actually, my parents are divorced and I even have a step mom. It's not really fair if your boyfriend is picking on you because you have left him,I think you should go right up to him and say it loud and clear,That you don't want to be his girlfriend and it's your decision and that,He had no right to pick on you. And if he is still angry,Tell him why you had left him and that you can/cannot(Up to you)still be friends. Tell him politely and calmly and try reasoning
If people bother you for being yourself just plainly tell them that you will do whatever you wish and that it is none of their business,i think whatever a person does is up to them,Also the main thing is not to let them know you care or are upset,Act like your annoyed and that their like some sort of a fly thats bothering you(Just slap them down!)and just say stuff like "Oh please,you're so annoying and babyish,It's so stupid when you continue this..." If this bully actually abuses/keeps on doing anything bad or mean to you,You should tell someone,Like your teacher,It maybe "tattling" But if it happens continually and this kid does not stop even when you firmly tell her,You have to tell someone about it,
This my suggestion,Hope that helps you.
Yours,
Nikki
Jun 22, 2011
 About Boyfriends!!
by: Anonymous

Hello Chloe about your boyfriend troubles I have the same problems but us girls we dont really need men until we are older im 11 aswell so I understand you. Just ignore them if you get annoyed dont turn around and speak to them horribly because all they will do is annoy you more and im sure you dont want that. And im sorry I cant help with the divorce thing with your parents I wish you luck. !! <3
Apr 26, 2011
 Hope i can help
by: Anonymous

Hello Chloe. I'm 11 to. My mom is depressed and whenever she has an episode of depression (witch can last for weeks) I also get very depressed. I don't know what to do but i want to help her but she yells at me and my brother a lot when she gets depressed. But i don't want you to feel sad. If people at school are picking on you, do somthing about it. I know it sounds cheesy to go tell a teacher or somthing but mabey you should. If you already did that try to go to someone else that could do somthing about it, you are not being a snitch by "telling on them" you are trying to stick up for yourself. Your friends sound great and you should try and stick with them and ignore the people at school who are mean or nasty. If they are being mean to you because you can play the piano somtimes you just have to stick up for yourself tell them somthing like "shut up i play the piano cus i got talent for it so go away and stop bothering me" i know it sounds mean but its true. I would love if i could play the piano. I really hope i can help you and that you get better. :)
Mar 27, 2011
 me too
by: emily

Im emily im very much like you Chloe it hasen`t been a very good life for me since I was only 2 mounths old and now Im 11 years old. Im adopted, ever since my real father beat my brother and i only feel alone now,even when im in a crowded room! My brother got sent to a christain accademy. I will admit I do fight with my mom alot but not on purpose but when my mom and I arent fighting we are friends. And that is only one problem.I do get bullyed alot at school.
Jan 31, 2011
 Deprssion 11 years old from Carlsbad, CA
by: Lillian Rojas

Hi I'm Lillian I have felt the same I told my aunt and uncle I'm suffering depression but they don't belive me I badly want help!! I'm so sad I almost killed myself please help me!!!!!?
Sep 30, 2010
 IM DIPRESSED AND CANT FIND HELP
by: ?

i am 11 and have been depressed since i was 10 and a half. i try to get my parents attention but still don't feel better. it keeps getting worse and worse. i cant find help and don't know What to do. i need some advice.
Sep 13, 2010
 depression
by: SANDRA

i know how you feel am 11 too i get picked on by ex and his friends also my friends say everything is my fault that the drama that has been going on was my fault my other friends use me other talk bad about me and i also get teased that i listen to diffrent music and dress. some guys call me emo girl i took several quizzes and i am a sopusably emo and i my dad slapes me my family talks BAD bout me and i have had thoughts of suicide. the best way to make yourself feel better is get everybody that hurt you and hurt them back it's like revenge and don't tell anybody bout whats going on in your life just hurt them back ... well that's what i do
Feb 06, 2010
 Chloe You Rock.
by: Michael

Chloe. You Rock. You have it goin' on! You got
a lot goin' for you. You play the piano. You
are cool!!! At 11 it's hard to understand this
because you feel like your going to be in school
for the rest of your life. Don't let anybody get
to you. It's hard but walk away from trouble.
I'm 52 and it took me a long time to learn this.
You talk about being made fun of because you
play the piano and dress different. Don't let them
bother you. Playing an instrument and dressing
different are traits of a creative person. Trust
me after high school it doesn't matter who was
cool and who wasn't. Hang in there. You have a
lot to live for. You are somebody. Don't let
anybody take away your self esteem. You are
somebody and deserve to be treated with respect!!!
The thing about your parents...that's
tough. My parents divorced when I was in the 8th
grade. I was lucky. Even though my Mom and Dad
didn't get along they still made sure I behaved
and took an interest in my growing up. I hope
the same thing will happen for you.
Stay close to the friends who make you laugh.
People who make you laugh are worth hanging on to.
Keep your head up!!! Know that I care for you. I will pray for you. I'm not a religious
goody goody. I'm a sinner.
I should've told you first I have lived with
depression for 30 years so I can relate to you.
Smile :.) I've never done the smile thing
before. Michael
Jan 24, 2010
 Just ignore them -- says a pianist
by: Anonymous

Chloe, can you not simply ignore whatever your ex-boyfriend and his friends do? Just take no notice of them. Don't speak to them. Pretend that you can't hear and see them as if they wouldn't exist at all. You have your own good friends - stick to them instead. I know it isn't that easy to ignore them completely, but try. They should get tired of whatever stupid things they do soon.

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