TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i think i have a personality disorder. im really really depressed and ive been thinking really stupid things and cant stop thinking about them and always get these headaches. ive done lots of qestionaires online about personality disorders and my results are always higher than the average persons ndi have nearly all of the syptoms. about 2 weeks ago i started taking ibuprofen tablets every night about 2 every night and have been doin it since 2 weeks ago. i went and talked to my doctor but he just laughed when i told him about the personality disorder and wouldnt listen to what i was saying about the ibuproen tablets he just gave me some other tablets to calm everything down in my head. but my family dont let me take them because of the side affects i culd get with them. im just gettin really really angry with everyone and i just feel like taking the whole pack of tablets

TEEN LINE WROTE:
i think i have a personality disorder. im really really depressed and ive been thinking really stupid things and cant stop thinking about them and always get these headaches. ive done lots of qestionaires online about personality disorders and my results are always higher than the average persons ndi have nearly all of the syptoms. about 2 weeks ago i started taking ibuprofen tablets every night about 2 every night and have been doin it since 2 weeks ago. i went and talked to my doctor but he just laughed when i told him about the personality disorder and wouldnt listen to what i was saying about the ibuproen tablets he just gave me some other tablets to calm everything down in my head. but my family dont let me take them because of the side affects i culd get with them. im just gettin really really angry with everyone and i just feel like taking the whole pack of tablets

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I just don't know what to do right now. I have a decent life, I shouldn't be feeling this way but I feel like I want to die. I get ignored and constantly insulted at school but that is something I have always had. My father scares the crap out of me, he once told me that if I thought I was so fucking depression that he would give me something to be depressed about, I'm failing at school which pisses him off more. I find him to be a hypocrite because he tells me to be a good person, get good grades and all that crap because he is a highschool drop out and he is cheating on my mom. My mom hit me when she found out I was bisexual, apparently we are religious now. I thought of suicide but that doesn't end well for Catholics but I picture myself in those situations, Hanging from the ceiling and doors and stuff like that. Sometimes I go to the bathroom to cry or kick at the doors and I'll grab my hoodie and tie it into a knot and put it over the little hanger attached to the bathroom stall door, I'm too tall for it though. I just need help to feel different, I'll do anything please help me

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,

Thanks so much for reaching out to TEEN LINE. It sounds like you're feeling really upset and down lately, and from what you mentioned it seems like a lot of these emotions are coming from your relationship with your parents. Dealing with parents can often be really difficult and particularly frustrating. Have you talked to anyone about how you're feeling, such as a therapist, school counselor, or a close friend? Talking to someone and releasing your emotions can be really relieving and helpful, and a support system is always a great thing to have. You also mentioned you've really tried to commit suicide, and that really worries me. If at any time you're feeling suicidal, I really urge you to call the Suicide Prevention Hotline. They're open 24 hours and the number is 877-727-4747. If you want to talk more about this you can also call us here at TEEN LINE -- we're open every night from 6pm to 10pm PST and our number is 1-800-852-8336.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I started cutting 4 years ago and stopped doing it frequently. I was clean for about a year and then i started a new school and felt overwhelmed and beyond depressed. Every once in a while i would cut if i had a horrible day or something made me feel out of control. I stopped using a razor and now just scratch myslef with my nails. There;s no way for me to get away from it. I sometimes wake up feeling like there's no point in getting up.I think about suicide constantly. I'm never gotten worse grades before and i feel like i cant tell my parents about it.cutting feels like the only way to cope with the problems in my life. i hate feeling so depressed and like i'm going to burst out crying. i need help finding a better outlet to deal with my feelings and how to stop feeling depressed. i don't want to hate myself anymore

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for contacting TEEN LINE. It sounds like cutting has really taken over your life, and I'm really happy that you are facing your fears and trying to find a solution. Because, it seems like you really do want help, you could visit the website, www.self-injury.net. It has tons of of support and resources to help you break the cycle. I'm worried about your thoughts on constant suicide. It seems like you don't have anyone to talk to and that you really do want to stop these feeling of suicide and depression. I just want to make sure you don't feel alone, and there are places where you could find help. You could call the California Youth Crisis Line at 800-843-5200. They are open 24hrs a day and can help you deal with some of the emotions you have been having. You could also try talking to your school counselor. There are other ways to express yourself and cope, outside of cutting. You could try writing, or listening to music, and even dancing. If you have want to talk, you could always talk to us at TEEN LINE. Our number is 310 855-4673. We are open from 6p-10pm everyday.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I honestly don't know what the right question is to ask but how do I talk to family members about my depression and suicide problems when no one is willing to take me seriously? I'm not even sure how to open this subject to my doctor either. If you have any advise for me, please let me know.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi, I'm glad you have contacted TEEN LINE.

It can definitely be tough to bring up the topic of depression to your family. Maybe you can practice what you would say, or try talking to a friend about it. Depression and suicide are serious topics, and I'm glad you are putting in effort to try to talk to your parents. I hope you will be able to convey your feelings to them. Here is also a great contact: Suicide Prevention Hotline 1(877)727-4747. They will understand your feelings and give you guidance to get help. I also encourage you to call us here at TEEN LINE from 6pm to 10pm PST at 1(310)855-4673 or chat with us online at teenlineonline.org at the same time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I feel lost... like i dont belong or something i have no one to talk to.. i think about killing myself and i do drug i dont feel like i am bad..but if i stay where im at i feel like i wont get anywhere?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey! Thanks for contacting TEEN LINE. It seem like you're feeling really lonely and isolated during this tough time. I'm concerned about your safety when you say you feel like killing yourself and you do drugs. Have you talked to anyone about this, like any friends or a school counselor? Or since you mentioned you have no one to talk to, maybe you could write in a journal to express your feelings instead of keeping everything bottled up. I want to give you a number to the Suicide Prevention hotline if you are feeling suicidal. It is 877-727-4747 and open 24 hours. You are always welcome to call us here at TEEN LINE. We're open every night from 6-10pm PST and our number is 310-855-4673.

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