Depression + Started abusing valium?
Question by Alex: Depression + Started abusing valium?
I’m a 16 year old girl. I’ve had medical problems my entire life and have gone through multiple surgeries and procedures. Because of a particularly rough summer (was in a foreign country, hospitalized for a couple months), I developed depression. Since then, my depression has gotten a bit better, but I still feel numb and hopeless. I’ve been to a therapist, but it just wasn’t a good match and I’ve convinced my parents that I don’t need one. Now, I’m not so sure.
Because of a recent surgery, I have some painkillers and drugs left over. Particularly, a bottle of Valium. Since I stopped taking the drugs during my recovery time after the surgery, I’ve only abused Valium twice. Both times, I was under an enormous amount of anxiety and anger. I’m getting really scared. I never thought that this would happen to me, considering my background and my lifestyle and all that. I feel like I can’t tell my parents, as understanding as they are, because my mom also has a prescription drug abuse problem that I am, ironically, helping her with. I’m scared that they’re going to get so mad at me, or send me to rehab or…I don’t know.
Side note: I’m taking a year off from school this year because of a particularly major surgery I had at the beginning of the year; I’m homeschooling, but I’ve been neglecting my schoolwork and I simply don’t care about it anymore. My sleeping patterns and eating patterns have taken a turn for the worse (going to sleep at 6 in the morning, waking up at 2 pm, binge eating).
What should I do? I really don’t know what to do here.
Edit: I have a few friends, but I really don’t consider them good enough friends to talk about this. We’ve drifted apart since I started homeschooling. Although there are a couple that I could talk to about this, I’m scared. I’m completely terrified to talk to them or my parents or anyone about this. Please help?
Best answer:
Answer by ok
i wouldnt think rehab would be a bad choice depending on where and what doctor
youmay wish to consult with someone like this, to find out the underlying imbalance for you and your mom dr amen amenclinics.com or lawlispeavey.com
i would also consult with someone about detoxing your body after all that surgery , which is known to cause other problems because of anestheisia et al
find the help you need…………..get going
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