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“I want to feel like I'm really making positive change in the world. I want everything I do--or almost everything I do--to make a difference.”
—Miranda, 18, IL
I feel depressed all the time, and it's getting worse. Sometimes, I cut myself, and I've even thought about suicide. Can you help me?
im confused :s
Posted by: sparkii on Nov 10th, 2008 3:25pm
well ever since around 2 yrs ago ive been feeling really
low, and everytime i do something wrong or get shouted at
its like i go into a daydream and than i start getting
really angr and start thinking about all the sad things
that have hapend what i cant change and i find that recently
its been getting worst especially when im home alone. i dnt
really ave friends coz i find it reaally diffecult to
socialise. im shy and i was just wondering if anyone has
ever felt like me and what i can do :(
RE: I need help
Posted by: DanR on Aug 18th, 2008 11:08am
Unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee that your
boyfriend will not freak out if he sees your cuts. If he did
freak out, it would probably be because he cares about you
and doesn't want to see you hurt like that. Hurting yourself
is never the answer, so I hope that you will talk to someone
who will help you deal with all the things you are going
through right now (including how to talk to your BF). Check
out this list of hotlines you can contact:
http://www.sexetc.org/page/crisis_hotlines.
cutting..
Posted by: christiangirl on Aug 16th, 2008 11:52pm
i started cutting myself when i was 12. i have scars on my
wrists and thighs. the last time i cut was about 6 months
ago. when i would cut it seemed like all my problems were
put aside. i hardly ever feel like cutting anymore. it helps
me relieve stress when i talk about it but i feel like my
best friend is really creeped out by it, but i cant really
blame her. she hangs out with the "popular" people and none
of them go through stuff like this. so i write down my
thoughts to relieve stress.
I need help
Posted by: x-gothic-angel-x on Aug 16th, 2008 8:03pm
I'm 14 and have been depressed for around 3 or 4 months now.
I got so depressed one day that i just grabbed a pair of
blunt scissors and cut my hip bt they wouldnt cut me so i
jst scratched the same place over and over again and i feel
happier whn i think about doin it again. Im not that
bothered about the fact i do it...i jst really wanna be able
to tell my boyfriend of 6 months about it before he sees the
scar himself. How can i do that without him feelin awkward
with me? I cant lose him.
my advice 2u guyz :]
Posted by: itZaNAdudEz on Aug 8th, 2008 12:26pm
i used 2cutt myself a lot. i have lots of scars on my
arm/wrist scars dat im not proud of. cuz many ppl look at
us& right away judge us. either labeling us as emo. or weak.
its sum wut true but we cnt let ourselves get drowned into
these labels or let our selves live life unhappily. i think
every1 has a real purpose in life. &every1 is strong. u have
2find wut makes u happy. u have 2appreciate whatever bad
things u ddnt do.&4get about ur weaknesses&remember ur
strength. i no longer cutt myself
OMG
Posted by: CarlettaRenee on Aug 7th, 2008 10:07pm
i thought about killing myself but i never really try to do
it like cutting myself or any thing like that. i wus juss
thinking like nobody never ever cares about me and they
didnt even like if i acuallty died even ma own famliy!!
all
i thought about is god and how he is watching over
me..............
RE: Im scared!
Posted by: DanR on Jul 24th, 2008 1:25pm
I am so glad that you found our site and that you are
letting us know what is going on. I am sorry your friend
told you to get over it. Some people do not understand how
serious depression can be, and how it is not something you
can just "get over". As you probably saw above, there is a
hotline that you can call and talk to someone who is more
experienced in this field. It is important that you do talk
to someone soon as harming yourself is never the answer.
Hang in there!
Im scared!
Posted by: Kacy on Jul 23rd, 2008 3:49pm
im self-harming myself but im 2 scared to let people around
me know. ive told one friend but dhe just told me to get
over it and now i just want someone to help me plz!
please don't hurt yourself
Posted by: dustinbrown96 on Jul 9th, 2008 7:12pm
ive seen alot of comment saying they are going to huurt
themselves but they don not need to do that you should call
up a friend who cares and tell them whats wrong or a family
member.
RE: im confused :s
Posted by: DanR on Nov 11th, 2008 2:02pm
I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling this way. Have you
tried to talk to a trusted adult(a
parent/teacher/counselor)? I think that would be a great
place to start. I'm glad you found our site and I hope that
you will use our forums and check out some of the stories on
here. I think you will quickly see that you are not the only
person who feels this way. If you are ever feeling really
bad, don't be afraid to call the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Hang in there!