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I understand, I have done the same thing. I am in that situation right now, and the person is being very patient with me. I suggest counseling, I always do. it has helped me, but I haven't addressed this issue that I have with the counselor, other stuff. But they are so helpful. Sometimes it's hard ...

JJ, I have a very similar thing going on. I have been on meds for...maybe 8 years, maybe less, but I went to half the dosage a little over two years ago. Since then I have been hit hard with depression. Once just about the time I went down, (insurance problems) and just this past December. I've been...

One thing I have learned about depression, you feel bad and you don't know why. A good counselor is excellent at helping you identify what it is that is bothering you. YOu can go in, tell them your symptoms, and say, I have no idea what's wrong. it will take several sessions, maybe, but they will he...

Hey. You may be going through some post traumatic stress disorder. I did in my twenties. Thoughts of violence happen. If you have been involved in violence that inflicted a lot of pain on you, involved being people you lost to violence, it is natural I think to have those types of thoughts. I did. I...

Yes, let us know. It sounds like your step dad has some problems, and you two need some help. Talk to people outside of home to get help. teachers? Social workers? you could call? grandparents? I think your sister will be ok. I feel she will be back. Hang tight. We're here for you.

I know what you mean about feeling drained. I quit doing things that helped me, I didn't feel up to it. And making myself do something seems wrong somehow. But once I got back on it, journaling meditating, exercising, I am beating the feelings of depression off. But you will get there when you are r...

Thank you. Yes, I'm happy to be here. I understand so much what other people are going through. I want to help from my own experience, but also like the support as well. It's nice to understand and help others and also be understood. Thank you for your support.

Thank you! I'm happy you liked it. I rewrote it and made some edits, but, it's work sometimes to get out of your head, and the bad thoughts, but we can all do it. It's hard sometimes though. I'm finding writing is helping me, so I thought I'd share that. Thanks! Love to you too JJ!!!

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As the feelings of depression that come creeping in, I look for ways to defeat this feeling. If I don't look, I won't find. I have to have the strength to look, to find a way around this, to move past it. I look outside, spring flowers are on their way up. Nature reminding us that there is life afte...

One thing to remember, the self harm isn't going to help you. Before you do it, remember, in the end, you didn't do anything to help yourself. Find some way to replace that coping skill. You are trying to cope, by doing it, but there are better things of course, what better things. Well, i love medi...

If there is any way you can get counseling that would help. Then you don't have to turn to your boyfriend. however, he might not be worth it if he can't love and accept you for who you are, that's not you, that's him. You need to believe in yourself. I think it would be good if you thought of things...

Oh I assumed you were a girl, sorry. I might have that wrong. My bad.

Hey girl. I CARE, first of all. Have you told counselors? teachers at school? Have you tried calling social services? I'm trying to think of anyone that could help. There has to be some way out. I almost wonder if you went to a woman's shelter and just said, please help me. You are so young, you hav...

Hey, I have to say I too am a victim of sexual abuse. I have ptsd from it, or I did, now I have anxiety and depression that seems to be lingering. Abused as a teenager, 3 months. Didn't tell anyone for 4 years. On another note, I know how you feel about how reaching out can almost make you feel wors...