Stress / Question
Published: March 26, 2003
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I have never in my entire life had a single happy moment... I was strolling down the highstreet one day with my friends (all 2 of them!) and I started to think, oh this is nice, no-one is shouting abuse at me. Then, the traditional phrase, Ginger Pubes cut in and I almost felt like crying. This is a typical 5 minutes in Sittingbourne and I can't describe how much it hurts. It's not just the physical and shouting, people even walk round where I live just to find me. Could you reccomend a penpal web site and tell me how to get away fom it all.
Signed: 14 Year Old Wants A Pen Pal Web Site To Get Away From It All
Dear 14 Year Old Wants A Pen Pal Web Site To Get Away From It All,
TeenHealthFX hears how stressed and sad you are feeling. Being 14 and feeling as though you never had a single happy moment in your life is a feeling that no one should have to live with. We are not fully clear what is going on in your life; however, your feelings of sadness, not having a happy moment and being taunted are something that a professional can help you deal with.
While we believe that corresponding with other teens through a pen pal website or chat room, TeenHealthFX strongly recommends that you discuss this situation with your parents or an adult that you trust, like a teacher or school nurse or your doctor. They can help you get professional help for the problems that you are facing. Schools in your area have counseling services available for students who are experiencing difficulties and almost every school has an anti-bullying policy.
One service we found in your area is Sittingbourne Social Services which can be reached at Swale Local Office, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DD. Their telephone number is 01795 47333.
A site we found for teens to interact with other teens is The Student Center. As with all Internet chat sites, please use it wisely. Check out our answer to Sex On The Net for tips on using the Internet safely.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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