Depressed

Montana — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:54:01 GMT

What do i do if im depressed?

RE: 18 Years Old and Afraid of Life

Mr.Jqna — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:25:35 GMT

Montana, Please, whatever you do, ending your life is not the solution. Don’t look at this as there being something wrong with you. Life can and is a scary thing. I’m 44 years old and I still get scared. The unknown can be scary at times. Life is one of those things that can be good to you in one way and bad for you in another. We just have to learn to roll with the punches. Sometimes people get scared of life because they can’t handle looking at the big picture, they go into mental overload. Take a deep breath and look at life in smaller pieces. Take the thing that bothers you the most about all this and find a way to deal with it. That may mean getting professional help, and that’s ok. We all need someone to talk to. We all need to find ways for things in our lives to work for us. Don’t let these things get the better of you. You take on those issues one by one and soon you’ll be on your way to bigger and better things. If you let your problems rule your life it can lead to undue stress which can lead to health problems, believe me, I’ve been there. If you are able to see someone you should consider doing so. They can teach you how to handle stress and how to get over those fears or at least how to deal with the thoughts when you have them. You may even need a little grief counseling to help you get over the loss of your loved ones. As far as those suicide thought, ask GOD to remove that from your mind. You’ll be ok. Years from now you’ll look back on this and laugh at the thought that you didn’t think you’d make it. If you need to talk, feel free. You know where to find me.

RE: 18 Years Old and Afraid of Life

littlewing — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:34:50 GMT

Hello, I just moved my youngest Daughter into a Dorm room. and I miss her very much already and we are in the same town. and I am sure your mother and father miss you. Change is hard no matter who we are or at what age. Just remember Your not alone I am sure you will adjust and find many friends just like you in the same boat. My daughter also has been working very hard she is haveing to pay for her on way to college. when things seem so bad that you just want to cry remember give it one more day Its only when we give up that we loose. Besides things never seem so bad the next day..lol..I promise. We all half to start somewhere, every one of us. And remember YOU are Worth it..Good Luck at School. Lots of LOVE your way....

RE: 18 Years Old and Afraid of Life

melissab — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:28:54 GMT

I'm in a very similar position, I graduated at 17 and went to college. I lived in a dorm freshman year so it was a little easier to meet people but now I'm a sophomore living in an apartment. It's super scary, especially since I'm 18 for another good 7 months. I find myself ignoring people and breaking off ties with friends so I can sit in my room and mope around. I hate it. I feel like I never want to leave and experience life, and I'm horrified of becoming depressed. My sister and mom have both been on anti-depressants for years but I don't want to be like that. My parents split up when I was a bit younger than you, and whenever my dad comes to visit me he brings his new girlfriend along...it drives me CRAZY. I just don't know what I want out of life. Life is just so scary and unsure right now.