Should I go to Therapy?

[Mrladner]

So for around five years now i've been in a constant fight with "depression" i guess. In the first two years i dealt with self harm and suicidal thoughts. The self harm ended when my mom found out and i didn't want to hurt her with my cutting. For the next three years i've only cut occasionally when i got really sad or angry, but i havent in a few months. I feel like nothing has changed since the beginning of my depression. I go throughout my day with a smile on my not really feeling all the sadness, but when i'm alone thats when it really hits me. I've gotten used to it, but i'd really like to be happy. I don't really know how therapy can help me or if it will. I just want to change. As for as my mom knows im perfectly fine. Should i tell her how i feel and try to get help? I just feel like it'll all be a big hassle with no positive outcome. Sorry for all the rambling.... I really have no one to talk to about how i truly feel about things

[Hideous]

That's the thing, you have no one to talk to about how you truly feel. Speak to a therapist. If you do need any help, you can private message me, let it be known that I am not a professional but I'm willing to help in any way.

[SethfromMI]

yes. counselors are trained to help people who have depression, some that is all they do. I would definitely seek help in your situation

[Abhorrence]

Lots of people complain about therapists but my current one is really nice. She genuinely listens to me, like I mentioned my favourite band to her in one session and in the next she mentioned that she listened to them and it makes you feel like you are actually being heard.