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Edited: 4/8/2010 2:51 PM
My Life Is A Mess
My life is a mess. I don't care about much anymore. Sometimes I wish I could just run away but I won't because I'm more afraid for what will happen to me then about what will happen to my family. I'm constantly agry and irritated with my mom, my step dad, my siblings and everyone in my family. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm always wanting to cry lately and sometimes I do cry for no reason. I don't know whats wrong. I need help.
Edited: 4/8/2010 2:52 PM
We are so sorry to hear that you have been feeling so down lately.  Nothing is more frustrating than feeling like there is nothing that will help you feel better.  Are there things going on with your family that are bothering you?  Or are you just annoyed with them in general?  If there are certain things that your family members are doing, it might be helpful to let them know it is bothering you, they can't make a change if they don't know it upsets you.  Have you told your father how you are feeling at all?  Is there another adult you trust that you could tell?  It is so important that you have support network you can lean on during tough times.  We really hope that we can provide some of that needed support and want you to know that we are always available.  Another person that can be a huge support for you is your school counselor.  You may not think so, but that is why they are there, to help you through hard times and give you the tools you need to get through them.  

When did you start not caring about things?  Is there anything you do still care about?  When we get depressed it is important to find positive things that will keep us occupied.  It may not be the solution to your problems, but at least you are doing something healthy for yourself and not letting the depression take over.  Sit down and write a list of all the things you like to do or once liked to do and start from the top.  Many times we will find how much we missed doing something and it will start to help you feel better.  Crying is not a bad thing and can really help release the pain you have been feeling.  So, don't view crying as a bad thing.  The important thing is, you will not feel this way FOREVER!  It may seem like it, but as long as you are reaching out for help you have already started the healing process. 

We hope that by writing to us tonight you have eased a bit of your frustration and want you to know that we are available to you 24/7.  There are always counselors available to take your call!  Also, check out the rest of our website there are lots of tips and tools on how to deal with depression.  There are even similar problems that other teens have went through that might help you out too.  Keep reaching out and do not hesitate to get back in touch with us.

Take Care,
Andria, Counselor