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Dear Celena,
I dropped out of public school about four years ago. I've been homeschooling and the only human interaction I have had is with my family and some people online. I have lost touch with all the friends I have known. I don't think I could handle the "real world". I'm very sick and can't even answer the door or go anywhere by myself. I know I can't support myself. My family just makes me feel guilty and depressed. I want to be dead. I've gone for help...and have only gotten pills that don't work. I need real advice. Please help me.
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Ah, another no-name. Well, No-name, sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but my advice to you is this:
Since you are able to get along with your online friends, you've proved that you aren't a complete social flop, and obviosly you have interests outside your home if you're able to keep the conversation moving. Is it possible for you (with help from your family) to find a club or community project that involves some of the interests you share with your online friends? Despite not being enrolled in a public school there are many ways to meet new people where you live. Church groups and community interest groups often offer special services to allow disabled people to join in their activities.
As for wanting to be dead -- don't. There is a purpose for you, don't worry, you'll find it. And if you're only being prescibed pills that do not work, you need to talk to your doctor and explain that your medication is not helping you. If you don't feel comfortable disscussing the issue with your current doctor, you need to find a new one that you do feel comfortable with.
Good luck, No-name, and work on building back your self-confidence! I know you can do it. ^.^
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