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im so unhappy. i dont really know why, people just bring me down with stupidity and selfishness. i guess mostly just teenage problems, im just afraid this unhappiness is going to get to far. ive picked up smoking, and drinking, and popping pills, just to feel better. (no cutting or anything i think thats rediculous) but i guess my question is, what do i do to make myself happier. what can i say to myself or do for myself without having to go to a doctor because im another one of the millions of kids with "depression"? 17/f thanks ahead of time
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well i really cant help you because im kinda in the same place as you! sorry! buh bye!
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If you've taken up drinking etc because of this unhappiness then i think it already HAS gotten too far.
you really just need to find someone to talk to and have a regular session with them. talk through ways that you can work through a problem you are having.try and find a friend who wont judge you for your views, these people are hard to find but are great to talk to!
when i feel myself starting to get a bit down i always say to myself no, i will not let myself get so depressed, i've gotta be happy. sometimes it can become quite emotionally tiring but in the end it works. i just smile at myself in the mirror and go and watch my favourite movie. just do stuff that will cheer you up pretty much!
i have a few people who talk to me on a regular basis. even though i'm young i've had training and have depression so yeah...just give me a yell if theres anything i can do, k?
Nadia.
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First, I want to tell you that smoking, drinking, and popping pills are THE SAME as cutting (especially the pills). They are all different ways for people to escape from reality. I know what you mean about stupidity and selfishness. You will have to put up with that for the rest of your life. What you need to do is stop worrying about other people. Look for your own happiness. Be a little selfish yourself sometimes and do things that make you happy. You are still in high school...maybe high school just isn't your thing like it wasn't mine (way too much drama). College will open lots of opportunities for you and you will meet people that are very similar to you. There will always be stupidity, but you will have enough freedom to be able to avoid it. To me, happiness is the meaning of life. Don't get caught up with other people's lives. Focus on your own happiness. The last thing I want to say to you, you probably don't want to hear, but you should without a doubt talk to someone about the pills. A school nurse, counselor, or even a hotline will be able to help you out a lot with this. You need to stop before it gets out of control. I hope that you can find a way to deal with the stress and depression. Know that you are not alone in how you feel. Good luck, and please talk to someone.
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if you think you are depressed you really do need to get counseling. You should start hanging out with a positive crowd of ppl, who won't bring you down all the time.
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i think that you should stop turning to drinking smoking and popping pils. because that is a MAJOR health hazard. i know this isnt what you want to hear. but you should go to a doctor. just to talk to them, maybe even a therapist. i go to one and they really talk to you and they get underneath your skin and really help you understand why you are depressed.
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Hey,
You are probably sitting behind your computer feeling alot of pain and hurt since you are suffering from depression.
Its completely normal that you are suffering from depression especially guring this stage of your life. The majority of people experience some level of depression because if they didnt they would not acheive life to the maximum.
Now what i suggest you do is cut the pills, smoking, and alcohol. Talk to your best friend, you may think that it wil be an awkward moment which it will but your best friend is one of the people that will be able to understand you the most. Now if you dont have a friend you can trust or you are looking for something else to help you invest in a journal.
Cheers.
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Teenage angst, my friend.
Everyone goes through this. Don't worry. Smoking, drinking, and popping pills are just as silly as cutting is, so I'd suggest you try to lay off it for a while and find a more natural means to make you feel better. Fill your life with the people you love and that love you, do everything you enjoy, and remember, don't take life too seriously, no one can get out of it alive anyway ;)
If all else fails, see a counsellor or therapist, it may not seem like they'd help, but they really do. Use anti-depressants as a last last last resort.
It may take some time, but everything ALWAYS sorts itself out, I've realized that, and soon you'll realize it too if you just hang in there :)
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