TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I'm seventeen and I am normally a person who is always kind ,and a person who likes to have fun , but suddenly I have been feeling so down ,in school I act the same way I always do , you know try to act normal how I usually am but when I get home it like I just get in my room and I don't want to do anything , and I mean that I would just listen to music or just lay in bed and try not to think about anything . And when I speak with my parents everything for some reason seems wrong to me , I get mad out of anything and sometimes I don't even know why I get mad I just know that I am . Iam getting a bit worried because I am not like that

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
Thanks for emailing TEEN LINE, and we would love to help you. It seems like your confused as to why you are acting abnormally. Maybe it's just a phase. So many people go through a period like that and it is totally normal. You could try talking to your friends and your parents, or even a counselor and see if they notice anything different in you. This would help clarify if its just your mind playing tricks, or if something is actually happening to you. You mentioned that these feelings really come out when you are isolated in your room, not doing much. Keep that in mind, and see if maybe you could do something else to keep your head from wrapping around those thoughts. You are also 17, and nearing the end of high school. Could these feelings reflect whats ahead of you in life? If you feel indifferent, then let somebody know. And please call us at 310-855-4673. Our lines are open from 6 to 10 pm, pacific time, every day of the week. We want to hear from you!

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Last christmas i found the love of my life..... but 4 months later he broke my heart. Its more than 8 months since we spilt and im not over him. We are still good friends but i still have strong feelings for him. He has a gf and i recently broke up with mine. Even though i go out with other guys i cant get him off my mind. I always compare them to my ex. I feel really bad becuz i end up breaking their hearts becuz i cant love them. I dont knw why its impossible for me to forget my ex. It mite be becuz he promised me that we'd get back together when he'd want a serious realtionship. Im just so tired of me breaking other boys hearts. I hate seeing them sad but i just cant fall in love again. plz tell me what to do becuz i cant think of anything.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi. Thanks for emailing TEEN LINE. It is hard to get over break-ups, especially when it is someone you care really deeply about. I can understand why you are feeling confused and sad. Remember that it may take time for you get over your ex-boyfriend. Have you ever tried talking to your ex about how you think you still have feelings for him? Maybe it would help to tell him exactly how you feel. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, then maybe it would be best to talk to a close friend about what you are going through. That may help take your mind off your ex. If you ever want to talk more you can always call us here at TEEN LINE. Our number is (800) 855-4673 and we are open everyday from 6-10 pm PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
my mother and i have the worst relationship. she treats me as if im the worst daughter ever. i work, a treasurer in fbla, a varsity cheerleader, in 3 other clubs in school and i stay out of trouble and make a's and b's. im still a virgin and i dont drink or smoke but yet shes still overprotective. i dont understand, i could get an f on an assignment but ill still get an a in the class and she goes on this lecture on how im never getting into college. College is the most important thing to me right now and it has been ever since i first learned what it is and how it can benefit my life. ive gotten over the fact that im never going to b what she wants me to be but still im sick of it. im tryna raise money so i can get a car and maybe even some money for college. i got so much in my life right now from 'friends' and females talking bout me to my auntie dying the last thing i need is someone TRYING to discourage me from my dream and to make things worst its my mother i cant stand it anymore i know i only got a year and a half left but i dont think i can do it. i just need some help.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
I'm really glad you emailed TEEN LINE. What you are going through right now sounds really tough. It sounds like you feel under-appreciated and overlooked. Have you ever tried talking to you mom about the way what she says to you makes you feel? Maybe you could explain to her that you are trying your best in school and that when she says things like "you won't get into college" it really hurts your feelings. If you don't feel comfortable talking to your mom, is there anyone else you trust to talk to? Maybe you have a friend, school counselor, or therapist that could help you deal with your mom. If not, you can always call us here at TEEN LINE. We are open everyday from 6-10 pm Pacific Standard Time. Our number is (310) 855-4673.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
So I've been going out with this guy for 4 years. He's the only person I have. My parents used to be unhappy about him but now they've been starting to like him. I have no friends at school, and he's the only person I have. I know that he loves me and I love him a lot but sometimes, I can't get through his thick head. Lately, he's been verbally harassing me. When I ask him to stop he tells me okay, but soon afterwards he starts up again. He'd say things about my mom like "She's hot" or about Tila Tequila :P. He tells me it's a joke and I used to laugh it off. I am a tad insecure about myself so when he says these things, I don't feel good. I tell him how I feel-I tell him I feel insecure when he says these things. When I tell him to stop doing something, he keeps doing it. I tell him that he's crossed the line, and he apologizes. I don't know what to do, he means everything to me but he just can't get it through his thick head.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi,
Thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are having troubles getting your boyfriend to respect you as a person, and as his girlfriend. It must be quite frustrating when the one man in your life is difficult to get through to. It sounds like you've done everything you can as far as talking to him about the way you feel. Do you think there is anybody else you can turn to? What about his friends, or any mutual friends? Maybe if there are other people, other than you, they can convince him that his disrespectful behavior needs to stop. I understand that he means everything to you, but have you ever considered what you will do if he doesn't stop? You deserve his respect. I suggest you contact us here at TEEN LINE, so we can talk in person and further help you. We are open seven days a week, 6pm-10pm, and can be reached at (310) 855-4673.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i have two problems i need help with one is that me and my dad dont have a ralenship the only time we talk is when we fight he dosent have any hobbies he works then he come's home and goes o nhis laptop so any idears for that i will be thankfull. my other plrob is me and my younger sis fight all the time and i also fed up with that. thank-you if you do give me some idears.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for reaching out to us at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are feeling frustrated. It is normal to fight with your siblings, but at the same time it does get annoying at times. I'm wondering have you tried talking to either your dad or sister about how you are feeling with them. Like talking to your dad about your connection with him and your sister about how you feel about the fighting. Also have you thought about talking to anyone else about this like another family member, a friend, or a school counselor. Maybe one of them can help you find a solution. We would love to talk to you about this or anything else. We are open from 6-10pm PST and our number is 310-855-4673. However, I noticed you live in Britain and it may be hard to call, so you can chat with us or you can call a hotline in Britain called Youth to Youth. Their number is 020 8896 3675 and they are a National helpline service for young people under the age of 23. Their hours are Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 pm

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