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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M,
I have been dealing with depression for the past two years. About a month ago, I started cutting myself. It only lasted a week and then I told my mom. I had already been taking anti-depressants for a few months and everyone thought I was doing really well. They had to up my dosage and I've been on it ever since. But lately I've had really strong urges to cut or hurt myself, and I'm afraid to tell my mom because I still remember how hurt she was when I told her last time. I want to get help before it gets any more serious, but I'm too scared. What should I do?
—Courtney, 13, Virginia
Dear Courtney,
First, thanks for telling me what you're going through and how you're feeling. Second, tell your mom right away what you've told me. Or just show her the letter you wrote. I can understand that you don't want to disappoint your mom since she probably doesn't realize that you're not doing as well as she thinks. Even if you're feeling scared and your mom might feel hurt by what you will tell her, trust me that she will want to know so she can get you the help you want and need. Please let me know how you're doing.
—Dr. M
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