I sometimes think of killing myself?
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Gosh, I remember being a teenager! Hormones makin' me feel up and down. Tryin' to fit in, tryin' to make the grade, parents too strict...Now, I'm depressed! Actually, alot of your emotions are very normal feeling teens get. Your'e not a child, but not quite an adult. To know me now, you'd never know I was the moody 16 year old that sulked in her room listening to the BeeGees! Ya, I'm that old! I am a gramma! But a happy one! I even got my belly button pierced a few months ago..But back then, I got bummed out over everything. I didn't do drugs either, but my mom did the room search when I was at school. Don't start now, please! I see this one guy who I knew in high school all the time holding up a sign an the off ramp begging for money! He was a big stoner way back when. I have a house and a good job and grown kids and an iguana and tarantula as pets! I keep nurturing my inner child, like jumping on the bed with my grandaughter! This awkward time will pass, find enjoyment in it...you will still have good times, ya know? When my first bf dumped me cuz I wouldn't "put out", I thought I would just DIE! At the time, I'd even hoped for it! But that guy, Mr. Football player, is a fat , balding dork now! If your depression gets too dark, tell mom, tell bro, tell the counselor. You won't be commited to the loony bin, but possibly given some medication to stabilize your mood, ok?? Signed, An antique teen!
u should try church, it's really helpful, people their are really loving, talk to the pastor about it, even if he doesnt know u very well, he will most likely be glad to help
Most people think of suicide at times but most people recognize that it is NOT THE WAY. Life can be beautiful again. Talk to a counselor at school, a tacher, pastor or parent and see a doctor. I am praying for you because I battle depression sometimes myself. Most people do.
You are too young to be having thoughts like this. Maybe you should try to talk to your Pastor sometimes they have the answers.
at your age life gets rough at times but you have so much still to do. Stay on the right path ,thats very important.Talk to someone that may be able to help you with feelings like teacher counsuler ,or a friends parent. hang in there !if you want to talk my email is tire_haam@hotmail.com
Like others suggested, find someone you can trust and be real with. In time, you need to give up your masks and your act and just be yourself. Learn to love your authentic self.
Don't be so hung up on appearance. I've never really liked my looks, but I don't let it get me down. As long as you are neat and clean, that's all that really matters in terms of looks.
As for your parents and family, I suggest a good long talk. Just open up and tell it like it is. If you feel you could benefit from professional help, ask your parents to find someone for you to see.
Killing yourself is too final and not the answer. Once you are dead.you are DEAD! and there is no turning back. You must make a concerted effort in school to do better. This may be tough but it can be done. You can spend more time with your books or get a tutor who can help you with your studies. Perhaps you have a friend who is smart and can help? I had several friends help me with various subjects and I began to do well. Made me feel too. If this form of depression lingers you had better talk to an advisor or school nurse. If you are depressed it will be difficcult to do your school work. You must have a clear head. Medication prescribed by a physician may be the answer to change your mood? Talk to an advisor or school nurse for advice. This is where you start. Keep the family in the loop and hopefully they will understand and help.
Kiddo, I've been thinking about suicide for 20 years, so I totally feel where you're coming from. If I have one piece of advice for you, its to get this issue worked out now, because it will rob you of your life. I was insecure at 15, and by 16 , I turned to drugs. I figured, why not? After all, I hated school, I hated my home life, the only fun thing was to sneak out and party. I tried suicide a couple of times(overdosing on sleeping pills, they were the only 'real' drug I could buy...you can't really kill yourself with pot or booze!), but always ended up blacking out and waking up the next day feeling awful.
If I had to do all over again, I would have been honest with my parents and those that tried to help me. I would have told them how I felt, and asked for help. Even if your family has trouble making ends meet, there are public mental health facilities that you can go to. You talk to a counselour for an hour or two a week, and they give you whatever you need to stabilize your mood.
Their are no easy answers to this one. It's something you have to do, or it won't get done. Talk to someone that can help figure out what will help you, or life won't get better. Right now, you can still do whatever you want in life. Don't p*ss it all away.
Please don't do that. You are just going through a phase right now. Where you are trying to find yourself. Everyone goes thorough it. But just at different ages. Some when they are younger than you and some when they are older than you. But trust me you will.
Don't give up on life. You are so much more than what you think you are. Find the one thing that you really like about yourself, weather it's a body part, an activity that you do well (ex video games, reading, sports, computer activities, or the one thing that you really stand out from every one else. And flaunt it. That one thing is what makes you special. It's the one thing that God has blessed you with that you have that's your purpose. And yes...Everyone has one,,,,even you.
Dig deep. Think about the one thing that you have that is different from the rest, or the one thing that you like about yourself, or the one thing that you enjoy doing. If it's being quiet, (then guess what ,,,,that is a gift.because everyone is not quiet, and alto of times the being loud and noisy can get you in trouble. If it's being noisy, then guess what, that is also needed at some points in life. Maybe you like to cook, sing, play sports, help people, write, Maybe you have a nice smile, tall, nice teeth. Just dig deep you will find something. That makes you special.
When you find that thing, Trust me it will lift up your self esteem, and you will start to get to know your self.
Also try to go to a local church. Don't kill yourself. Just don't do it.
Surely most teens have these same fears? I know i can understand a lot of what your saying. You might be surprised how many of your friends feel inadequate and if you just try your best and be happy with the results and your family can see you are trying then they should be proud. You don't have to be top of the class to be successful! Mayby give yourself a break and stop loading all this pressure on yourself, get yourself back on track and put your own happiness first and not that of someone else. Oh, and the physical apperance thing...even the most beautiful people in the world arn't happy with the way they look, we are all individual, unique and that should be more than enough =)
It sounds like you need to talk to your parents and tell them how you feel. If you want to talk i am here.
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