TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I am getting scared I am barely attracted to guys at all. I can't get my friend out of my head. She is so beautiful and there is no doubt in my mind I'm in love. Is there anything I can do to not be lesbian or to drown it out a little. Please help.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, that sounds like it could be a really new and scary experience for you. Its understandable that you are confused with your feelings, and are scared to admit you have real feelings for your friend. However, there is no real method or formula to rid yourself of your feelings, there are only ways to better understand them and talk to people who can help you. Maybe you can talk to your friend about how you're feeling, so you can better understand yourself. It can also help to talk to a family member or close friend that you trust. Also, what about keeping a journal, so you can express your feelings without being scared to share them. If you would like to talk to someone who has gone through the same experience as you, or knows more about the subject, you can call National Gay and Lesbian Hotline at (800) 843-4564. If you feel like you want to talk you can always call us at TEEN LINE at (310) 855-4673, our hours are 6:00pm to 10:00pm PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I have been with my girlfriend now for 6 months. I love her so much, I try to be the best that i can for her, if i could give her the world i would. There is not one thing i wouldnt do for her. I feel though that i am being used by her, she doesnt really appriciate anything i do for her but its just the little things she says and does that make me feel the way i feel about her. Ever since her and i started seeing eachother i have lost a strong bond that i once had with my parents and a close friend. I am depressed every single day. I do not know what to do. i just want to kill myself. i have so many issues in my life right now. my grandmas in the hospital, i have bad grades, lost bond with parents and sister, i have problems with kids in and out of school. I have been trying to get a job but i cant get one. It just seems like nobody wants me here anymore. Its like i cant hangout with my girlfriend without being called pussywhipd, or i cant hang out with my family without getting in a fight with my girlfriend. Its like everything that i do has some kind effect on my family, friends and girlfriend. I really dont feel a need to be alive anymore, i have nobody to talk to or express my feelings to. please help me please i just want to know what i am doing wrong. i try so hard to not dissapoint my parents but i can never achieve it.it seems like someone is always against me...

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, I'm really glad that you contacted teen line. I can understand how it can be incredible hard to juggle all the things in your life, and it could get too stressful. I am sorry that you are feeling depressed everyday. Could you talk to your friends, family, and girlfriend about how stressed you are feeling, so they can help you and try to understand what happening? If you are finding it difficult to talk to your friends and family, maybe you could talk to a school counselor or a local therapist. It might feel like you are depressed now, but it is not impossible to feel better. However, I would like to assure you that suicide is not a good solution to how you are feeling right now. Suicide does not only hurt yourself, but also everyone around you who cares for you. If you ever feel like you want to commit suicide, you should call the (24h) National Suicide Prevention Hotline at (800) 784-2433. If you are still feeling depressed and you need someone to talk to, you can call us at TEEN LINE at (800) 852-8336 (6:00pm to 10:00pm PST 7 days a week). I wish you the best of luck.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
K. My friend does weed....and smokes alot..he wont listen to me i really want him to stop because i don't wanna get into that crap.. what should i do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey. It sounds like your really worried about your friend and you are trying to stay away from drugs. You could refer your friend to a Marijuana hotline. Their number is (800)-766-6779. If he doesn't want to listen to you, could you stay away from him if he is smoking weed? You could also call our hotline at (310)855-4673 or Live Chat with us. We're open everyday from 6-10 PM pacific time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i have a problem with drinking and i dont know how to deal with it. i have this need/want/obsession with drinking and getting drunk i used to smoke pot and i quit that and started drinking like everyday for 5 months almost and i dont really know what to do... so could you please help me in figuring this out and what i could do to shake this problem.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey. It's great that you want help with your drinking problem. Have you told anyone else about this like your parents or a school counselor? It sounds like you want to figure this out, so I encourage you to call Alcohol Anonymous (800) 471-9876 to find meeting times and locations in your area. Also you can call our hotline (310)-855-4673. We are open everyday from 6-10 PM pacific time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
He is a 23 year old boy , that has nowhere to live but the streets he is trying to get his life together i'm trying to find a place where he can get a new life for him self..please send any info you have so we can help him ..

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey. Thank you for emailing us here at TEEN LINE and thank you for the concern you have for this boy. Here is a website that lists many shelters located around Chicago, Illinois: www.hud.gov/local/il/homeless/shelters/sheltertable.cfm . Hope this helps. If you need any more information, you can call us. Our number is (310) 855-4673 and we are open 6-10pm PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I hurt myself today ; to see if I still feel.. I cut my wrist today AND my legs, BAD .. I feel alone.. its all overr my ex who raped and abused me :( I need someone to talk tooo !

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
I'm really sorry to hear about everything that's happened to you. It sounds like a very tough situation to deal with, and I'm very proud that you emailed us, so that you can talk to us. Who have you talked to about this? I'm very concerned about your safety because cutting yourself is a very serious way of hurting yourself. I encourage you to call in TEEN LINE (310)-855-4673 or you can live chat with us at www.teenlineonline.org. Another great resource for cutting is Safe Alternatives. You can call them at 800-366-8288. Also, you can call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and incest National Network) at 800-656-4673 which can help you cope with your rape. Both of these are open 24 hours. These are 800 numbers in the U.S. and may not work for you in Canada. If this is the case you can call 800-668-6868, which is a Canadian hotline that may be able to give you Canada specific referrals.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
im 13 and i watc porn and masturbate infront of it is that bad???

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey there. Thank you for emailing us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you have a lot of questions. It is normal to be curious about sexual activity and wanting to explore these feelings. How about talking to someone you trust like an adult or school counselo? It is confusing to have all of these feelings and not know anything about them. So it helps to talk to someone who can help you out. What other things do you like to do that could be helpful to you, any kind of sport or hobby? If you give us a call at (310) 855-4673, we are open from 6-10 PM PST every night, we could talk more about this.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I don't really know If I'm gay or bi with a stronger attraction with the same gender, but I'm not out to anyone except for my older sister who sometimes uses it as an insult when she's mad though she says she's sorry after wards and that she didn't mean it. my mom i guess would be fine with it, but my dad I'm not sure and the thought of my parents finding out scares me a lot, and I really like this girl who is a close friend of mine and she is bi, but I don't have confidence in myself at all so, I really don't know what to do about anything thank you in advance for helping

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey there. Thanks so much for emailing us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are confused and also a little scared about what would happen if your parents found out about your sexuality. It's totally normal to feel that way. How about talking to your older sister or a friend about how you really like your friend? Or, what about a school counselor? If you like to write could you try journaling about your feelings or writing poetry? I'm going to give you a referral to the Trevor Line which is a helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning teens. Their number is (800)850-8078 or you can visit their website at www.thetrevorhelpline.org. You could also give us a call so we could talk more about this, we would love to hear from you. Our number is (800) 852-8336 and we are open from 6-10 PM PST every night.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i have a bf and we both wanna have sex...the only problem is the consequences...what should we do...we've been dating for 4 years now..and nothing has torn us apart..and we think/know we are ready..what should WE do.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi, It sounds like your really confused about what to do and that you know that there are consequences to sex but they can be avoided by using proper protection. There's a good clinic called Planned Parenthood that specializes in sex education. You can go to plannedparenthood.org or call 800-230-7526. Have you thought about talking to a friend or a trusted adult about this situation? I'm glad you have an open relationship with your boyfriend and you guys should always talk about things. Ultimately, the decision is up to you but it's really important to make a decision you're comfortable with. Please call us to talk about the situation more, we're open every day from 6-10 PM PST at 1-310-855-4673 or you can chat with us. I hope that everything works out for you

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I wanna know if its ever ok to have unprotected sex. I'm young and gay and have been in a committed relationship for three months. We are both tested twice and HIV negitive. No Herpes, Gonon, Ticks etc.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Thanks for contacting TEEN LINE. Unprotected sex comes with risks, even when it is with a partner you know very well. If your partner were ever to go outside of the relationship, it could expose you to STD's and/or HIV. In short, it is always good to be safe and practice protected sex. If you want some more information about this, you can contact Planned Parenthood at their hot line (800)230-7526 or look on their website at www.plannedparenthood.org. You can also always call us at TEEN LINE if you feel like talking. We are here from 6 to 10 PST every night at (310)855-4673 or you can chat with us on our website.

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