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Dealing with depression and anxiety

charlietheowl

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I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post here; if I'm not, just ignore my post.

I've been dealing with problems for a long time now. They aren't huge problems, but they affect me very much.

I've had a crush on this girl since the 6th grade (I'm in high school now) and we were great friends during the 6th grade. I moved away after the 6th grade. Right after 7th grade started, we talked on Facebook. At the time, my family was living with another family member. We ended up dating for a while that year. We broke up after a few months; she had said "she found a guy that made her happy". She was always in my thoughts though; That year, I also met my best friend. Nothing really happened that was bad until a month or so before I entered high school. She contacted me again, saying that she had realized that she truly loved me. This made me happier than ever. We dated for a while 8 months; during the last 2 months, she lost her Facebook password. So I called her multiple times. On the last occasion, we talked for a while. Later during the call, in the background, I heard her mom say, "Who are you talking to?" Then she said the name of another guy. My ex said "No, my other boyfriend." I then asked her, "What did you say?" She said "Oh, it's nothing." It was silent for a few seconds. I then said "I want to know what you said." Silence again. She then said, "I have another boyfriend." She didn't apologize; she just said that, and then nothing. I said "wow", and hung up. I just sat there for a minute. I was in disbelief. I then screamed in my pillow, and cried. I cried (on and off) for about an hour. Once I was done, I went to bed. That night, I told my friend I might kill myself. I had enough of life, and that I had no purpose in life. Luckily, my friend talked me out of it. I actually went to school the next day. I can't even tell you how many times I had to go to cry in the bathroom My friend eventually found out; then my sister and mom; and my dad did too, but didn't say anything about it. Then, we had to move. We were being sent to court for not paying our rent. We left the house, and had to move into a motel (under temporary housing). We're still living in that motel room. I considered committing suicide again. My friend talked me out of it again. This past school year has been ok. My friend also just told me he's moving, which means I'll be alone in school next year.

I honestly don't know what to do anymore. I feel like my life has no meaning. I have nothing in my life. I feel like just ending it all. I have no purpose. I don't know if I want help at this point; there's nothing that can be done anyway.


Once again, if I can't post here, sorry.
I'm sorry you're feeling this way, and don't feel bad about asking for help. You are never beyond help. I can imagine that your heart is broken about the girl, but if she had another boyfriend and wasn't honest with you about it, maybe she's not the kind of person you should be with. You're a nice person and should be with someone who will treat you with respect and be honest with you.

It sounds like your friend has been a big help for you throughout this, and he or she sounds like the kind of person you should be hanging out with right now. Try to spend as much time as you can with your friends and the family who support you, and things will slowly start to get better. And then someday you'll meet a person who will be honest and respectful and treat you right.

I hope you're doing okay.
 

Rugratskid

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I have actually been feeling much better as of yesterday. I hung out with my friend, and he told me "she (my ex) may just not appreciate your love for her". I think he's perfectly right. There's so many other people out there I haven't met yet; as well as some that I have met. I honestly feel much happier. Also, thank you to charlietheowl and Eyeball for making me feel better as well.
 

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I thought that I'd bring up Robin Williams's death on this thread, because he had been suffering from severe depression for many years. This tragedy is a reminder that depression can happen to anyone, even a beloved actor. If you ever feel depressed, seek help immediately. Speak with family, friends, or professionals. Suicide is preventable…it should never EVER be carried out. It's such a shame that we lost one of Hollywood's shining stars to depression and suicide.
 

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I can't imagine hitting rock hard bottom that bad that you just can't go on anymore...I'm not gonna pretend to understand it cause I've never hit such a low and I hope I never do but I have had someone in my family take their own life. I wasn't born yet when it happened as it was back in the 70's but he was my grandmothers sisters son. A brilliant man I was told. Could play several instruments but never felt like he was good enough...
 

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I have both a cousin and friend who are suicidal and trust me it is not an easy thing to go through when you find out your only friend in real life is considering taking their life. I caught her before she did it and I'm glad I did because if I hadn't have I wouldn't have her today.
 

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I have both a cousin and friend who are suicidal and trust me it is not an easy thing to go through when you find out your only friend in real life is considering taking their life. I caught her before she did it and I'm glad I did because if I hadn't have I wouldn't have her today.
misspiggy, I'm sorry your cousin is this way. She's luckyto have you. She's also lucky that you caught her before she did anything. Remind her how much you love her (Also, if you want to show her my "Being serious" post below)
Everyone else:
Just remember, as I said in my "Being serious" thread...people DO care, OK?
 

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I'm sorry you feel this way Pinky. Are you doing any better now that the day has passed?
Somewhat this happens everytime the weather and seasons are starting to change. It's like a chemical imbalance or something...
 

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I'm getting very depressed because even after two years after I graduated from college, after passing the VTNE and the state licensing exam, I still don't have a stinking job! I had a working interview yesterday and I did everything that was asked of me right and I still didn't get hired! Once again, someone more experience than me got hired. How am I supposed to get the experience I need if I don't get hired? I don't know what to do anymore, I just feel like giving up. It's like a college degree and being licensed doesn't matter to anybody anymore! I hate the stupid economy!
 
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