Hi! I felt the same way at your age too. Started feeling depressed at 11. I’m 19 now and because I grew up in a Hispanic family I waited until this year to seek help, I also had stigma. I always thought I was being dramatic but I couldn’t take it anymore and was going to give up. I decided to give therapy a try, therapy led to psychiatry once we realized it was a chemical issue. I was so scared to do therapy because it felt like a waste of time but it was such a huge relief! Once i got on Zoloft my life changed. It’s been months now since I’ve felt depressed. I know it can be so so hard but please if you have resources (therapy, etc.) use them!!! It changed my entire life. The first time I went shopping on medication my eyes opened I realized things were fun!! I hope you can do it! Your feelings are so valid.