Other Emotional Health Issues / Question
Published: March 19, 2008
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I have a lot of emotional problems and lately I seem even less able to cope.I always feel isolated,unwanted and a failure.I feel totally invisible,especially to boys.Recently I've started growing less interested in things,my teachers say i'm totally indifferent even though i'm a good student and i've been crying myself to sleep for weeks.Just to make it clear I hate those posers who claim they want to die just to get attention,I don't wanna die -all I want is a better life but that's completely impossible.It's just not fun anymore,I'm either bored waiting for time to pass or trying to run away from myself.I hate myself for being such a loser.I generally hate a lot i don't konw how i put up with so much hatred. Xxxxx,15
Signed: Lately Seem Less Able To Cope
Dear Lately Seem Less Able To Cope,
TeenHealthFX is sorry to hear that you have been having so much trouble coping lately and feeling so much sadness and hate. We understand that you want things to get better, however, we do not see that goal as an impossibility. What we do recommend is that you meet with a mental health professional who can assess what is contributing to the feelings you are experiencing, as well as to help you to develop an effective treatment plan that will allow you to feel less down and angry. It is possible that you are dealing with a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar. It is also possible that you are reacting to certain environmental stressors and you need some guidance in how to more effectively deal with whatever issues you are currently faced with. Either way, a therapist can help you to determine what the relevant issues are and what can be done to address them.
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Signed: TeenHealthFX
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