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hey @Rose113 I just wanted to echo everything Gemma said. We're here for you and please keep reaching out when you feel in pain and need somewhere to turn

I'm also glad you feel able to talk to your friend about the situation. It helps to have someone in your life to turn to and who can be there for you. I know you said you weren't too sure you could or even wanted to talk more about the incident, but I thought I would share some other places you can go to for support just in case if they would be helpful (now or in the future) or just if you needed someone else to talk to in more detail

Crisis Messenger (24/7) | text THEMIX to 85258
Samartians (24/7) | call 116 123 | email jo@samaritans.org
Childline | call 0800 11 11

But we're always here as well so always feel like you can reach out here for some love and support

Hey @eylah
Seeing your recovery is amazing and we are all so glad you're here sharing it with us
Some days can be hard, but as you say recovery is never linear
We are all here ready to support you!

Hello @Snad

I'm sorry you are having a hard time telling your mom about the possibility of having adhd and that you seem to be struggling with school. As a general rule, I would not recommend taking any medication that has not been prescribed to you, even if given by your sister.
Here is a paper (https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Advice-and-Guidance-for-students-with-ADHD.pdf) from ADHDfoundation with advice for students with ADHD. Even though you lack a diagnosis, you may still find the tips useful to manage all the symptoms you listed

Here is an organisation with more resources you may find helpful.
-ADHD Foundation provides skills, support and encouragement to those with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. They run young people's skills training sessions to help managing ADHD traits. There is a range of information on their website for young people, parents and carers on what you can do in order to help develop skills, as well as managing the tricky emotions that can come with ADHD. Their website is https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

I'm glad you can rely on your sister and that you feel comfortable discussing these things with her - is there any way of explaining the situation that would make your mother consider your symptoms more?

in the meantime, we are all here to support you! Let us know if there are any specific things you may be struggling with