Hey, @graymelody, you can chat here with me. This is about the best forum for sharing information and getting support I have found.

An addendum for my previous statement earlier: There are lots of medications out there, obviously, for ADHD and other things.

The medical specialists like to start slowly and carefully, as they should. Sometimes they decide for no medication at all.

I'm with the no medication at all group, for young people. Growing, vibrant brains have enough to contend with . However, having said that, I do know that sometimes it is necessary.

Time magazine put out a specialty magazine on Mindfulness. That one little magazine is chock full of information about a very simple, easy, no cost approach to soothing our frazzled nerves.

I am not a medical doctor and of course cannot "prescribe" treatment. But I do agree with the principle that physicians go by every day of their lives. "First, do no harm."

The jury is still out on what is at the bottom of your situation. Research is wonderful and I thank the Lord for Google every day! When I was your age I lived in the library, because I was much like you. I had situations that made me feel uncomfortable , I felt like I only had myself to figure things out, and I was anxious about so many things.

I commend you for reading everything you can get your hands on to try to figure things out. Just remember that time will tell. And breathe! You are a very well informed young lady and that is so awesome! But remember too, that if you read all of this medical information , non stop, without taking a break for yourself, pretty soon you will have diagnosed yourself with Hungarian Jungle Rot Disease!

My point is merely this: Take time to just be a 13 year old. Breathe. Literally . Most people are shallow breathers and do not realize it.

Take time for yourself with self care. Whatever brings you joy, think about scheduling some time for that.

Start a journal, if you haven't already. What I really like is a gratitude journal. Medical professionals in the area of psychology are telling us that the attitude of gratitude changes our thought patterns.

Hydrate! I can't say this enough! Eat as healthy as you can, but don't beat yourself up if you have a Hershey bar with almonds every now and then. The best of us do!

Sleep. Try to get a good bit of it before the midnight hour. It's been proven that's when teens do their healing and growing more than any other time. No screens flashing, either.

Move!!! Not from where you are, obviously.....But put on an exercise video or a dance routine and move that body! A new rule we have here at our house is this: Never leave a room without something in your hand. This will help your parents out with the housework, tremendously! A place for everything and everything in its place.

Marie Kondo has changed my life. Literally. With every bag of clothing that I donate, a weight is lifted off my shoulders. Depression loves to hide out in dark corners of "stuff" we keep because we are attached emotionally to "things." Let it go.

Sorry this is so long. I'm sure that others on here have some more tips for you that I in my lack of coffee haze have not thought of. Ha!

There really are some great ideas I can share with you about depression. I am a survivor! And nothing makes me any happier than sharing how!

Hope to "talk" with you some more later! Have a great day! And welcome to the table....we are here for you!

Mamacita