I'm one of those troubled teens now.

[warlord]

I don't know if this is really the place for this but I need someone to talk to. As of late I think I've been struggling with depression. I justy don't really care about school and have just ended a 3 week period of self harm involving burning myself with matches. Granted I've told my parents about it and am going to see a psychiatrist noboy in my family really wants to talk about it. So I guess what I'm getting at is where do I go from here? I'm completely lost.

 

[Crothian]

Go get the help you need. And stop burning yourself.

 

[spatha]

Why your asking for help on a role playing board is beyond me.

But my advice is stay away from lighter fluid until this problem is resolved.

 

[jaerdaph]

Is there one teacher at your school you like enough to confide in? If so, I suggest you talk to that teacher - and do it today, right now in fact. In my experience, the best teachers are always the ones you like, and they will care enough to help you.

If not, talk to the school nurse or your guidance counselor. But yes, talk to someone at your school and do it now.

 

[Kanegrundar]

I'm with Spatha on this, there's little to nothing that a bunch of strangers on a message board can do for you. Go talk to someone you trust face to face now. You need help and more help than a pack of us gaming geeks can offer.

Good luck.

 

[Henry]

Thirded.

Life is never as bad as we make it out to be, in my experience. The best thing is to talk to a friend, a professional, a trusted family pastor/rabbi/clergyman, someone who can be a sympathetic ear. Nothing is worth hurting yourself over it, because you're too important for that.

And leave the matches for the barbecue grill at picnic time.

 

[Zappo]

It seems that you're doing everything right: you've recognized you have a problem, and you're going to the right person to fix it (that'd be the psychologist, not the message board ). I think you'll get better soon.

 

[Darth K'Trava]

May things get better for you now that you've realized you have some sort of problem. Hang in there! Those teen years can be tough. But you're of better stock than the average person. Just remember that!

 

[Tewligan]

Stick with the psychiatrist. Being a teenager sucks, but eventually you'll be past it. Until then, just keep those Cure and Marilyn Manson CD's handy.

 

[Odhanan]

Why your asking for help on a role playing board is beyond me.

Maybe because of the "trust" factor? Seriously, answering to a call for help by questioning the call itself is just beyond me!

I don't know if this is really the place for this but I need someone to talk to. As of late I think I've been struggling with depression. I justy don't really care about school and have just ended a 3 week period of self harm involving burning myself with matches. Granted I've told my parents about it and am going to see a psychiatrist noboy in my family really wants to talk about it. So I guess what I'm getting at is where do I go from here? I'm completely lost.

You are burning yourself because you are lacking something. Perhaps it is attention (people don't care for you or don't seem to). Perhaps because you feel like crap and want your skin to reflect the burn inside. In any case, you need to go to this psychiatrist and stay open. Don't keep things inside - express yourself. Talk about it, and step after step, you'll find that things are going to make more sense.

Take your time. Breathe. You don't need to find solutions right this minute. You have all the time in the world as long as you don't return to the problem (don't burn yourself anymore).

You're not alone.