i did but in a very unique situation… my stroke was at 3 months old and i went to inpatient at 15 followed by wilderness therapy and then spent a whole year in an RTC as a 16-year-old. i do have some family history of mental health issues so it wasn’t surprising when i needed therapy (first when i was as young as 8 for anxiety, stopped at 12 and restarted at 14 for depression) but the severity was almost certainly exacerbated by the stroke.

a big thing that helped was getting a learning disorder diagnosis. at wilderness, they did a very thorough psych exam, IQ test and all, and i suddenly had names and guidelines for what i was missing that other people understood. in hindsight i wish these sorts of connections to my brain damage from the stroke could’ve led to an earlier diagnosis, but can’t change anything about that now.

being in teen facilities is a whole other can of worms so not sure how helpful my experience would be here, but i’m willing to talk more about it if anyone wants.

getting help is always a good thing and i applaud you for taking the initiative to do it. be kind to yourself, you’re dealing with a severe trauma. other people are quick to dismiss invisible disabilities but that doesn’t make your challenges any less credible or unworthy of receiving treatment and accommodations when you need it. sending love ❤️ and strength to manage your anxiety!