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I have worked in social services (nonprofits) for over two decades. At this point, there is little I've not heard, and therefore, I am able to give pretty grounded advice.
I like to write, and I'm currently working on my first novel. I created a 5-week workshop series for midlife women; and, I also have a midlife advice column in a small SF Bay Area paper.
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kay well i've asked questions on here before
*previous* http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=418941
* and this is kinda long but plesae and thank you for your time*
well im only 14 and like i've heard people say b4 there is no way you are depressed! well i am! at school i hide it! i smile i laugh i do whatever not to make myself upset!!* my friends have no idea what i go through and have gone through* most of them think im some happy teen whos life is pretty good** anywayssss
the teacher i talk to about this(call him coach)well i no he cares but you know how when you talk to someone about something and you know that there probably gettin annoyed by it! well thats how i feel sometimes when i talk to him! he says he doesnt and that he wants to help! okay well my main question or w.e well just recently i've been thinkin about suiced..I DONT THINK I EVER WOULD but im always upset when im not around people and i used to cut myself! i wanna tell coach but i dont want him thinking im a freak or a loser or i have some serious MENTEL ISSUES! i promise that i would never go as far as killin myself but i think about it alot! i might cut myself again but i dono sooo should i tell him or should i just keep it to myself or what??
Dear 14 Year Old,
Feeling sad, blue, or depressed is not "mental illness;" in fact, we all feel this way now and again, and it does NOT mean that you are a "freak" or a "loser." I commend your honesty and courage by deciding to tell someone how you are feeling.
From what you've said, coach may not really know what to say to you about how you are feeling. As you know, some folks are better able to deal with these kinds of situations than others. It's no put down to coach, but maybe he's not the best one to go to about this.
At any rate, you are on target with wanting to speak to someone about how you are feeling. I know there are 24-hour "anonymous hotlines" where people who are having a hard time with some issue can call and speak to someone who can help. I'll bet if you googled for "teen hotlines" or something like that, you'd find something. You could also call 411 for the local "Information & Referral" service in your area. These folks keep lists of information, services, etc. for people looking for certain kinds of assistance.
Being a teen-ager, these days, takes courage and strength; from what I can tell you've got plenty. Don't give up your search. The answer is out there, and I don't mean hurting yourself either. Continue on your path, as you were put here for a reason. It is NO accident that you are alive, and your life matters!
Take Care,
Earth Mother
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