TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I don't know why, but I keep freaking out over anything I don't have control over, which is pretty much everything. Sometimes I feel fine, but recently I can't stop crying or getting really upset about the stupidest things. I have tried to hurt myself over it, but only when it is really bad. I feel like I have no life, and no one is letting me live it, so why should I bother trying? I tried to talk to my mom about it a few months ago, but she just thought I was being over-dramatic. I don't really have any close friends, so I have no one to talk to it about. I think about suicide a lot, but I don't really think I want to die. I'm just worried that one day I will want to die. I don't think that I can talk to anyone I know about it, because they won't take me seriously.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
Thanks so much for emailing TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are feeling really confused, lonely, and scared because you cannot talk to anyone about the way your are feeling. I want you to know how brave you are for reaching out and trying to get help. You mentioned about how you think you do not want to die right now. Remember that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. One of the best ways to get your feelings out is by talking about them. Have you considered talking to a therapist, teacher, or trusted adult about the feelings you are having? Also, maybe you could try writing in a journal to express your emotions. I want to give you the number of the Suicide Prevention Hotline where you can call and talk to about any suicidal feelings you ever have. The number is (800) 784-2433 or you can visit them online at www.suicidepreventioncenter.org. Also, feel free to call TEEN LINE any day from 6-10 PM PST. Our number is 310-855-4673.

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