Posted by deirdrehbrt on December 6, 2003, at 21:11:56
In reply to confused, posted by lisa1000 on December 6, 2003, at 14:53:01
Hi Lisa, Welcome.
I am so glad that you came here. There are so many people who feel miserable, and just don't want to do anything about it. That you are looking into the problem, and seeking at least some help speaks very highly of you.
18 years old. You must be going through a tremendous number of changes in your life. Your spelling is great, and I'm going to guess that you are, or will soon be in college. If that's wrong, you can let me know. You may have moved away from home, you are becoming more independent nearly every day. My point is that sometimes life changes can really affect our moods.
Whatever the cause, depression is something that most people don't have to continue to live with. If you have been dealing with it for some time, you might want to look into getting some help. For some people, a visit to their regular physician can give some relief. Other people trust a professional, like a therapist, or psychiatrist. If you choose to seek professional help, don't worry about the things that "sound stupid". Let them know what you are experiencing.
If you are in college, there are probably people there who you can talk to. You can also go to the clinic, or what ever medical help center is there. If you are in High-school, you can talk to a guidance counselor whom you trust.
You are very smart, and you have lots of options. I hope that you feel better soon.
Dee.
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