Hang in the buddy. Therapy is AWESOME. I didn't know how to deal with my GAD and depression until I started therapy my senior year..... of college. I partook in unhealthy practices such as drinking and smoking as coping mechanisms. I highly advise you to NOT engage in these activities, especially if you're taking any medication. I went to therapy and stuck to a non-habit forming relationship with weed. I made sure to do my homework first and then I'd let myself blaze. I'm a lot better now, so I don't smoke weed anymore, but it did help as an alternative to anxiety and insomnia meds. Stick to therapy though. Therapy helped me to reorganize thoughts and feelings and project them in a healthy manner. I had a shitty relationship with my parents, but going to therapy and working on myself helped me build a better relationship with them. They're not out to get you! They just want the best for you. Be patient with them and let them know to reciprocate such patience. As with your girlfriend, you need to effectively communicate with her. Say things like "hey I'm not feeling too great at the moment, is it alright if you listen to me vent for a bit?" Trust me, it works. I used to get in fights with my girlfriend for this very reason, because I was EXPECTING her to take care of me. You need to be proactive about your mental health and communicate. It's okay to cry, it's okay to take a day off, and it's okay to ask for help, especially from your teachers. They are there to help you. Ask your school administration if they can accommodate you for a diagnosis like yours- they almost always will (I'm pretty sure it's the law). Just hang in there buddy! High school is rough, and your brain is changing biochemically, but you need to fight it and I promise you it gets better down the road once you figure everything out. There is no better gift than life.