Was I neglected?

Was this neglect? or not? i was ill but got no help?
I became depressed, and too scared to go to school due to my mother's parenting. she wouldn't go out of the house/answer the phone/meet anyone for years and years. I didn't have any social skills/got bullied and never met anyone. no-one stopped the bullying. also...she married my dad to get out of the abusive situation at home....and after a few years she began to regret this...and they were sort of split up but living within the same house.
I begame school phobic...but no-one ever sought me any help from the doctors, never, also my needs weren't being adequately met.I became severely depressed and couln't think properly after losing 2 people. I was too scared to grieve since my mum didn't like one of them and i was scared of her reaction. anyway....I missed 4 years of school...and i was MENTALLY ill with depression...but no-one sought me any help/tablets/or anything. is this not abuse/neglect??Was it up to me to get myself out of the depression??
I missed 3 years of school on-and-off....was still ill.....came out of school altogether...didn't know what to do....and ended up having 3 measly hours of home education and got G grades in my GCSEs (apart from a D/C grade in English) i was mentally ill with depression....but yet no-one sought help for my depression/or my school phobia. is this not abuse? then no-one helped me /really supported me in what i could do next.....and I sat at home until I am now 18. I am now on anti-depressants.I canot BELIEVE what's happened. my life is RUINED. WHY was this ALLOWED to happen to me? did my parents neglect me/abuse me ...or not? what should I do about this? i live in England
I have no education...haven't even been out of the huse for 4 years....and don't know ANYTHING. i have been severely unwell...an this is only just starting to lift due to anti-depressants

Please Please Please get proper medical help.

You are abusing other useres of Yahoo Answers with your repeat postings.

You have been given lots of very good advice and sympathy from many many users.

You are ignoring everyone and posting the same topic questions over and over again.

You never choose best answer or give feedback.

I am from this point on reporting all your questions as repeat postings.

I hope others will join me and you will seek help from the proper qualified channels.

Anybody who thinks I am being out of order should check this users profile of asked questions and read them to see all the conflicting information before forming an opinion.

It seems that your parents had problems too so the first thing you should do is stop blaming everyone else and do something about your situation. You obviously have internet access so you can look up mental health professionals in your area. There should even be one for low or no income families if money is a problem. You are only 18 so there is still a chance to change your life. Yes your life has been bad so far but that doesn't mean it has to stay that way. You know that you have a problem, that s the first step. The second is doing something about it. Good luck.

what the heck are you doing sitting around in your house like that! You're just stupid anyway since you've only relied on anti-depressants...get up, get out and go somewhere quiet (or if you like that no one knows you, how about backyard?) Think possitive, idiot! No one can manipulate your life like that, especially anti-depressants and down! About your parents...I think they're also stupid giving up their relationship like that! This is too much for me to handle since I'm only 16 but if help won't come to you, go to the help! OK?! Mom's here...hehehe...

i can relate to your situation as I,ve been in a similar situation myself. It sounds like your mum had a few problems which has resulted in you feelng neglected. Im sure she would have helped you if she could. Have you ever sat down and talked to your mum about how your feeling. As for your life being ruined, your still young and have years ahead of you to catch up on your education and make a better life for yourself :-)

First, I feel you were neglected and your parents failed you in their caring of you. However, please know that your life is NOT ruined. If you let what has happened get to you, you will not be able to move forward. Think: Whatever doesn't kill me; makes me stronger. This is very true. Fight back. YOU are a person worth fighting for.

If you are under the age of 18 ,you're are considered a minor in the eyes of the law; therefore, your parents are responsible for making sure you attend school, get medical/psychiatric treatment, etc.

Are you able to drive and/or get public transport?
This will enable you to go the library, doctor, social services, local colleges, etc.

Have you contacted your doctor?
This should be a priority at the moment to receive any help. The doctor will refer you and make a note whether or not he feels your situation is urgent. BE DIRECT & ASK your doctor to be referred to a counsellor.

Contact your local college or local adult education centre.
Ask for help enrolling and/or just information on their courses. Access courses are generally available in the basic subjects for free.

At an adult education centre, there are people who are there to help YOU with any subject you might be interested in; the same goes for your local college.

I know going out in public will be hard if you've not been able to for such a long time, but take a walk each day and go a bit further every time.

The more you interact with people, the easier it will become and the more confident you will be.

Remember: Fight for YOUR LIFE; it is worth saving.

and...

What doesn't kill me, makes me stronger. And you will become stronger!

No matter what, promise that you will FIGHT!

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