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I'm Erin and I am 18 years old, I turn 19 in May. In the past year, I've moved over eleven times, I have experienced all of the lows life has to offer, and I have given my advice to many people I have come accross. I helped them in the past, so why can't I help you?

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I don't even know what I am asking, I just needed to be able to turn somewhere and speak my mind.
I've been having the hardest time trying to fine something that makes me happy. I've cried myself to sleep for the past two weeks. I have thought about killing myself. I hate school, and I used to love it. Dance, the one thing I used to find comfort in, is the last thing I want to do. My parents tell me all of our financial problems, and they don't get along anymore. Every day I go to school, I put an act on and pretend everything is okay. In fact, I am so good at that that I can't even be normal. None of my friends know that I'm so upset. Nobody knows. I am seriously making myself sick. People tell me all their trivial problems and say things like "MY LIFE SUCKS" or "I'VE HAD A TERRIBLE DAY!" when they have NO idea. And I would like more than anything to scream at the top of my lungs that I am mentally sick. I don't know what I should do. I'm seriously a mess and nobody knows.
If you read this, thanks. And sorry that it didn't have a purpose, I just needed to say something.

Confessing that you've noticed you have a problem is the first step and it's a good one.

I, personally think you should tell your parents that you don't need to hear about their financial problems anymore, they shouldn't be telling you these things to begin with. It's hard telling them that you don't want to hear about it though. Try sitting them down in a relaxed environment and explain to them how it's making you feel.

You should try to confide in someone, even if it's one of us, at least it's someone and you're letting it come out.

You could also try talking to a specialist, or even your local GP, they're very patient and understanding, maybe you might need some medication to get through the hard time your trying to deal with.

Try putting yourself in a relaxed environment, like a day spa or even take a day out, just take a day away from the stress and problems.

I, too suffer from depression and I'm on medication for it, I thought I couldn't feel happy again, but with time and patience, I'm alright now, and I'm helping people, well, trying to, so you never know what can happen.

Try going for runs, sometimes running or walking can stimulate the mind and generally make you feel better, and hey, if you feel like screaming, go somewhere were there aren't that much people and go for it, let it all out if you want to but the most important thing is, just don't give up.

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