TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Bacically i went to see a Craneo Osteopath and she bacically said i have depression which really scared me but made alot of sense. nearly a year ago i was self harming but when my mum found out i stopped. My mum knows that im depressed but hasnt done anything about it and to be honest i dont feel i can talk to her about it. i thought i could handle it by myself but i really think its interferring with my life to much for me to handle. i dont want it to ruin my life but i am to scarred to say anything i really want some help to get better but dont know where to go. please can you help

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds to me that you are feeling depressed and somewhat frustrated that you cannot speak to your mom about how you are feeling. Unfortunately, depression is never easy to deal with for many people and is very common among teens. You mentioned that you went to a Craneo Osteopath, and I am wondering if you have talken to anyone else about this like a friend or other adult you feel comfortable talking to? It seems to me that you are a little frightened about it, and you have a right to be. I am wondering if you have tried writing in a journal? Sometimes it can be helpful to get all your thoughts and feelings on paper. Here is the link for a website Befrienders, befrienders.org, which can help to find a counselor or therapist in your local area, which can be helpful in talking to someone. You mentioned that you use to harm yourself, so there is Self-injury.net, which offers support and provide other people to talk to, who are going through similar things. I alsoo encourage you to call us here at TEEN LINE at 310-855-4673. We are here every night from 6 to 10 pm Pacific Standard Time in the United States. There is also the option to Live Chat with us, which can be accessed on our website, teenlineonline.org. Hope things get better.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
always hurting my self scared of thangs doing thang i dont like

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi, Thanks for contacting us at TEEN LINE. It seems you could use some support. do you have anyone you feel comfortable talking to? If not, you can talk to us here anytime from 6-10 pm PT by calling (310) 855-4673 or live chatting with us.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Hello and thanks for taking the time to try and help me out. I'm feeling very depressed and suicidal. I've been having these kinds of feelings for years, and have gone as far as going around the house trying to find ways to kill myself. I just feel hopeless and stressed. I absolutley can't talk to my parents, or my friends. They will take it the wrong way. I am also feeling suicidal because I fear my relationship with my boyfriend of a year is going to end. We haven't seen eachother in a month and we didn't see eachother today at the first day of sophomore year. He abuses me, mentally but I can't get myself to leave him because I know he will spread bad rumors about me and I've already given him so much of myself (not sex but close to that) and I am just afraid. I am at a dead end and fear that today may be my last day on this earth.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds to me that you are feeling depressed and hopeless. You mentioned that you have searched for things around your house to harm yourself and that truly worries me. Have you thought of a plan? I am concerned about your safety and want you to know that we are here for you. Relationships are never easy to deal with and it must be difficult having to worry about what your boyfriend says about you to other people. I really encourage you to talk to an adult like a school counselor or someone you trust about your thoughts of suicide. Also, have you considered maybe writing in a journal? They can be helpful on getting your feelings on paper? Please call The Suicide Prevention Hotline which is open 24 hours a day and can really help, the number is 877-727-4747. I also really encourage you to call us here at TEEN LINE at 310-855-4673. We are here every night from 6 to 10pm PST to talk. There is also the option to Live Chat with us, which can be accessed on our website, teenlineonline.org. Hope things get better and easier for you.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world... :(

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you're depressed. What would you like to change in your world? Have you tried talking to someone about the way you're feeling? Maybe a family member, a trusted adult or even a friend? If you want, you can also call us. Our number is 1310-855-4673. We're open 7 days a week from 6-10p.m, pacific standard time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I'm having a really tough time in my life, I just lost a best friend, my other friend recently died, and now my parents are shunning me. I'm 14, freashmen, and my mother wants nothing to do with me, and my dad hates me. I'm really sad right now, I've been crying all night, and I have no idea what to do. I'm also going over past stuff, like a relationship I once had, and people I know, and I'm starting to feel like I'm alone. I'm really scared and sad, and have no idea what to do, I dont want to do what I'm thinking, and want to go talk to my mom, but she's shunning me, because I flipped out at my little sister for being a pain. I really want help, and have no where to go, I just...I'm just...so... I know this is a stupid topic, but I have no where to go, and I need help, I'm sick of crying over this.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for contacting TEEN LINE. It seems like your feeling hopeless, sad, and really scared. I'm really glad you decided to reach out to us. It must be really painful to experience your mother ignoring you and having a friend pass away recently. And your sister being such a pain doesn't really help. Is there anyone you can talk to about theses things, a trusted adult, maybe a school counsler? I wonder if you have tried writing in a journal to help you sort out all of these feelings. I am really glad you have not come to the decision to harm yourself and if you ever feel you are having suicidal thoughts I strongly encourage you to visit this website to find a local suicide hotline in your area http://www.befrienders.org/helplines/helplines.asp?c2=Canada. Also, if you want to talk to us here at TEEN LINE, I encourage you to call or chat with us at (310) 855-4673 from 6 to 10pm. We would love to hear from you. .

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