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Sep. 07, 2010

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Recently I have thought about suicide. Should I call 911? I attempted it once and am feeling like I did when I attempted it. Should I call someone? I really don't think I want to live anymore.

I’m a 14 year old boy and I am constantly working out. I’m in many sports such as track, cross country, soccer and I run marathons. Do you think I am doing too much?

I have been having panic attacks for about 5 months. I get really dizzy, have difficulty breathing and my hands feel like they are falling asleep. I have been seeing a therapist, but it doesn't help. What else can I do?

I am a 14-year-old male, and I don't have that many friends. Ever since I was little, I used to talk to myself to clarify things or to say how I feel. I don't respond back I just talk. I know it’s not normal, but it does improve my memory. Is this a kind of mental problem? Should I seek help?

I am a 15 year-old female and I am uncomfortable being feminine and making myself attractive to men. I rarely make any effort to look desirable (even though I know I like men) and whenever I attempt to dress in women's clothing, I always end up taking it off and putting my men's clothing back on. I also strongly dislike being referred to as "pretty" or anything else remotely feminine. Is this a side effect of my clinical depression, or could this possibly be a gender identity disorder?

What does depression mean?

If you were raped but you had never before had sexual intercourse, can you still say that you are a virgin? I mean "at heart." I was raped a few months ago and my boyfriend recently asked me if I was a virgin. Virginity is a big issue and I don’t know what to say. I’m not ready to tell him what happened and I don’t want him to see me differently. I don't know what to do and how to go about talking to my boyfriend.

My boyfriend and I use condoms every time we have sex, but I’m still worried I could get pregnant. I am 16. What is the best birth control method for teens?

Last year, I was very sad and I cut myself to deal with everything. This year, things are much better in my life (with friends and such), but I still cut myself. No one knows I cut. It’s my biggest secret. I can't understand why I cut and why I feel depressed when I have everything. Is there something wrong with me?

I think about death all the time, but not about killing myself. I’m really afraid to die and sometimes when I close my eyes, or it’s too quiet, I freak out. Sometimes before I go to sleep, I yell out of fright. Is this normal or should I seek help?

I am a big hypochondriac. I'm always worried about getting diseases. Whenever I hear about a disease I haven't heard of before, I freak out and worry about getting it. What can I do to calm down?

I'm a 12 year-old-girl and lately I don't want to be around my friends or talk to anybody. I like to do things by myself. I have also started cutting myself. I don't know why, I get good grades and have friends. I've also felt like crying a lot. What’s happening to me?

I think I might have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) because every time I use my toothbrush, I keep cleaning it even though I know it’s clean. I always check to see if the door is locked, when I know it is. How do I know if I have OCD?

Sometimes I feel depressed. I think of everything and it just overwhelms me and I want to cry. Sometimes I feel guilty for things and I don't know why. Why do I feel this way?

I'm 15-years old, and every time I talk to someone or in front of the class I stutter. Even though I practice what I'm going to say, I either forget or I stutter it out. How can I stop this?

I don't feel comfortable talking to my parents about my problems, nor is there a teacher I feel like I can talk to. I talk to myself a lot. I like to pretend that someone else is listening. Is this normal?

I am 12 and I am about to start middle school. I start to cry when people laugh at me and I don't know why. How can I stop doing this?

During the past several months, I haven’t had any energy and I’ve been having problems with my health. My doctor diagnosed me with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Because of my lack of energy, I’ve gained weight. Do you have any information about CFS?

I am a 15-year-old male. I used to cut myself and think about suicide all the time. I stopped for while, but have started again and this time I started taking lots of pills, caffine and mood stuff. I don't want to talk to anyone because I know I'll kill myself if my parents find out. Is there anyone that I can talk to that won't inform my parents? I know I need help.

Last year I was so happy going to another school. I was popular and everyone was a true friend. I was never bored and my self-esteem was growing, but this year when I went to a new school the friends who came with me to my school no longer talk to me. I've lost every single one of my friends. I go to sleep crying every night praying for a best friend. I started thinking of suicide and the other day I took a lot of pills when I was home alone. I didn't overdose (I don't think) but I felt really sick. I need a change and my only hope is with God. Got any suggestions?

I am a 16-year-old female. I have refrained from getting my driver's license and participating in other things a normal teenager would do because I feel that I am not going to be living that long. I feel that it will be a natural death rather than a suicide. I don't want to waste my parents and friends’ time. Is this normal?

I have this uncle and he really scares me. He yells at me a lot and he calls me really bad names. My uncle’s temper is really bad. He is an old gang member and I am afraid someday he will hit his son or me. His son and I are really close and get along great but are always waiting to get yelled at. I get money from my mom's death and he gets that money. I don’t have anywhere else to go, my uncle is the only one who was able to adopt me. All my other family members have really bad backgrounds and the court would never let me stay with them. I’m only 14. I tried to leave, but he and my two aunts told me I didn't have a good enough reason to want to leave. They made me stay. I finally got the guts to tell one of my counselors what he does and she told me she was going to get me out of there. I’m so scared. Did I do the right thing by telling my counselor?

I know of at least four teenagers who cut shallow lines on themselves when they feel stressed. They are all friends and seem to be otherwise normal, active kids. None of them are taking drugs or drinking. All of them are stressed by worries over school grades and college plans. What is behind this behavior? Is this something "new"? Is it common for kids to learn it from each other?

I've been a loner for two years now and I'm getting sick of it, but I'm so used to being a loner that it's really hard to change. What can I do?

I'm scared. This summer I almost killed my puppy. I think about it every day and I feel horrible about it. I feel like I deserve to die. My parents and psychiatrist know what happened, but they don’t know how I feel deep down inside. Two years ago I was put in a psych hospital and it scarred me for life. The kids at school taunt me because I'm different and they hate me. Sometimes I want to kill myself, but I don't have the courage. Sometimes I slit my wrists. What do I do?

My parents are fighting all the time and it’s really bothering me. I’m not doing well at school and I feel like my dad doesn’t care about me. I can’t sit down and talk to them and I won’t call the hotline numbers because the people will only try to make me feel better. I want to fix the situation. How can I?

I started eating my hair and I can't seem to stop. I know this is not normal. What can I do?

I recently had a friend pass away. I have had a history of emotional problems and have recently been taken off of medication. I don’t want to be back on medication. I really don't think I can handle any more degrading from peers than I already receive. What can I do? I did so well for so many years and now I’m being branded mental and suicidal again.

My mom is in the hospital for mental health and I have been living alone one and off for a while. My dad left when I was 5 and my grandparents live upstairs in a separate apartment. I hate living alone. I’m tired of this life. I’ve been cutting myself for five years. I can't tell anyone in my family. What can I do?can u tell me anything along these lines oon how i should go about stopiing this habit?

My mom and my aunt think I have a social anxiety disorder because every time I’m around a lot of people I get sick to my stomach, feel dizzy and turn pale. I can't go into a store without it happening. Is this just a phase or will it last forever? I've had this problem all my life and it seems to be getting worse.

My older brother may be doing drugs. Will my parents hate me for bringing them this news?

I'm 17 and have a really great girlfriend. I’m paranoid that I bore her and hang around her too much. When I ask her if it bugs her she tells me “no,” but it doesn’t sound sincere. What should I do?

I’m a 13-year-old girl. My dad used to hit me, but not anymore. He is also an alcoholic and smokes a lot, which caused problems with my asthma. I have tried talking to my mom but she just gets mad. I’ve thought about running away. What can I do?

My friend has been talking to a guy on the Internet. She told him she was 16, but she’s only 14. He’s 20. Now, they are planning on meeting. I’m worried about her meeting him. What should I do? If I tell her mom, I’ll risk losing her friendship.

I am 16, I have a baby, I am still in school, I am in the marching band, I am in college classes in the 11th grade and I have a job. I am always tired and sad; I used to always be happy. Do you think I am depressed?

I am a 19-year-old fire fighter. I love the job, but lately I have been bothered by fatality accidents. I often find myself crying in my sleep about the things I have seen and done. I cannot sleep and I cry all the time. It also bothers me more to see dead people my own age. Is this normal or am I too young to be doing this job at this stage in my life?

My grandmother died on my birthday, I lived with her for five years and we were really close. One month after she died I suffered a very bad panic attack. I’ve had them on and off since then, and I haven’t felt right since. My thyroid is said to be normal. I’ve been on Luvox for three months, but it doesn't seem to work. What could be wrong with me?

My cousin is growing white hair and I think it's getting worse. He's only 15. He says it's from stress. Is it true it's from stress or is it something else?

I'm 13 years old in the eighth grade. My parents are divorced. I’m worried about my mom because her boyfriend hits her. I am not there half of the year. What should I do?

I am going for testing to see if I have Bipolar Disorder. I'm really nervous about it. What will the testing will be like?

I have a friend who was molested and raped by her older brother for 8 years. She finally found the courage to tell her parents last year. She is still very fearful of guys and refuses counseling saying that she’s "not ready." She also blames herself for letting the rapes go on as long as they did, saying that she brought it on herself. She thinks about suicide, but assures me that she won't because she "can't stand physical pain." What can I do?

I heard that if you work at night you have a better chance of having a heart attack. Is this true? My dad usually works the night shift?

I’m a 19-year-old male. I work for a local EMS service. I have recently been called out to runs involving my friends, one of who died. Lately I’ve been focusing on my own death. My obituary will pop into my head. This really scares me. Is it normal?

I have a social phobia and I won’t take medication for it. I’ll be going to college soon and I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it on my own. I don’t know what to do.

I wrote you once before. I told you I hear voices. Now I'm not going to school anymore, but I still hear the voices telling me to hurt people. I have a doctor and a social worker, but they're not helping me. My depression is geting worse. Please tell me what to do.

I'm 15 years old and my parents are divorced, I live with my mom. My dad has people watch me since he lives in a different city than I do. I’ve missed about four visitations with him because of sports. He now EXPECTS me to visit him for the WHOLE summer and cancel my plans. Plus, he is forbidding me to get a job. Is there anyway of talking to him and explaining the way I feel about this? It makes me very upset and I cry whenever I think about it. I've tried many times, but I’m scared he’ll get mad at me. Is there any law about visitation rights I should know about?

I’m depressed and hear voices, they tell me to go to school with a knife and hurt or kill people, including myself. One of the voices says he’s outside my room and he’ll show himself soon. I’ve had three over doses and I’m heading for another. I’m scared to tell anyone because I don’t want to go to a mental hospital. What should I do?

I am currently a sophomore in college and this semester has not been exactly as planned. Right at the beginning, I was raped by a friend and came close to dropping out of school. However, I decided to stay. But things weren’t easy, I lost my position as an RA, re-injured my knee (which now requires surgery), got mono, overdosed on painkillers, have had suicidal thoughts and received grades lower than I would like. I feel like my mother is always on my case, too. I just don’t know what to do anymore.

I'm 16 years old and I feel like I'm in hell. I can't go through the day without crying and being depressed. I used to be a straight "A" student, but now I'm practically failing. My parents put me under so much pressure to do well in everything. What should I do?

I have so many things going on socially in my life, my family is bugging me about everything and on I have to worry about schoolwork. It’s really frustrating and sometimes I take it out on my little sisters (I have to baby-sit every weekend). I feel like the whole world is against me. How can you help me?

I’m 13 and am always depressed. For the past month I’ve been trying to overdose. Whenever something bad happens I get depressed and try to kill myself. The only thing that seems to help is sex, but that’s just short-term. I feel my mom doesn’t believe what I’m going through. She only complains and gets mad when I’m depressed. Is there any advice you can give me?

When I was younger my father used to hit me and I reported him after confiding in a school guidance counselor. I went to therapy for it, but I’ve also been under a lot of stress and I even slashed my wrists. Now I feel like I want to be locked in a closet and not come out ever. Many times a week I have nightmares about killing myself or running away. Some days I’m really depressed and other days I am extremely happy and in a fantastic mood. What the heck is wrong with me?

There is this girl at school who is harrassing me. On the bus, she threatens me and physically harms me (hitting and slapping). Now she is in major trouble because the bus driver reported her. Today, the Assistant Principal talked to her. Now she and her friends are threatening to get me back. Because of all the violence in schools today, I am worried. What should I do?

I have this friend at school. She’s one of my good friends but lately she has been acting strange. When I talked to her the other day, she snapped at me and said, "Do I look like I care?" She was being all weird on me. She has told me before she thought I was a bad friend, but she still thinks I am her best friend. I am so confused.

I am 14 and for about a month I have been going through what seems like an emotional rollercoaster. I get shaky, nervous, sad and sick to my stomach. The doctor said I am in great health, yet I am not myself. Are these normal symptoms for going through puberty?

My heart starts beating fast all the time and I always have a weird feeling that something bad is going to happen. What is wrong with me?

I like this girl in school. She talks to me sometimes, but when she does I just don't know what to say back. Also, sometimes when she walks by me in the hallways she makes eye contact with me, but I don't know what to say. I think she likes me, but whenever she tries to talk to me I get scared. I really want to become good friends with her but I just don't know how. Do you have any suggestions or help?

Lately, I've tried to forget about my ex-boyfriend but it can't happen. Its been a long one year and I've tried going for other guys but my ex keeps popping in my head. I even get jealous when I hear that he could be with someone else. How do I get over him and my jealousy from him forever?

I have a friend who is extremely intelligent, does so well in all of her classes and is a talented musician. I feel so inadequate around her. I feel unworthy of everything and like I can't accomplish anything worthwhile. I can't talk to her about it because she doesn't know what it's like to feel this way. How can I not punish myself so much and not be so depressed?

I am 12-years-old and am ready to take on the world. I am constantly crying and I have even thought about suicide, but I don't have the courage. Sometimes I turn up my music really loud and scream at the top of my lungs asking to be normal. I feel like I am not normal because I can't get a boyfriend. I just wish that I could rewind my life and go back to being a baby where I had no cares and I could make all my wrongs right. I've been to counselors, but nothing they say works and it just makes me feel worse. What should I do?

I’m 13 years old. This school year I had over seven relationships with a boy who hurt and ran over me and dumped me every time. I also lost my virginity to him. I think about him everyday and ask my best friend about him. I still like him but I don’t want go back with him because I know he is still the same. What should I do to get over him?

I am a teenager who listens to heavy metal music, and when I am depressed I cut myself. My parents think the heavy metal will do something harmful to me. Is this true?

What would cause hair loss (in clumps) in a healthy 14-year-old female?

I have this friend at school. He's really cool and I don't know what to do. He acts like he likes me more than a friend. When we're alone he is really sweet to me. The only problem is that he hits me when we're around others. I like him a lot I don't want to stop being his friend. I just want him to stop hitting me. I don't know what to do.

My brother has always been a straight "A" student. He recently got a "C" in his Math and Language Arts Chapter test. He was very distressed when this happened and kept saying, "I am not doing well at anything." How can I help him with his feelings of low self-worth at a time like this?

A lot of my friends are in gangs. I was in one and I got out. I try to help my friends change there minds about the gangs and get out, but they won't listen. What can I do to help?

I used to love to go out. For about a year and a half, I've come home and gone to my room. I don't talk on the phone if I can avoid it and hate going to my friends' houses or anywhere else. My mom complains I'm a boring person and I don't have a life. I get extremely sad when I'm anywhere that I see everyone getting along and having fun. I feel like committing suicide sometimes, but don't have the guts. My mom doesn't seem to notice that I'm extremely stressed out due to her excessive complainig. What's wrong with me?

My mom and dad are divorced. My mom asked me to stay with her. What should I do now? I want to stay with her, but I'm afraid my dad will angry with me. My brother said I must discuss this problem with my father. What do I tell my dad ?

When I was 13 my best friend died. Since then I have been really depressed and tried suicide several times. Now at 15. I'm finally getting better, but sometimes I feel really depressed and I'm just scared that I'll never get over it. I keep on thinking about the past and I hate it. What should I do?

I'm a 16-year-old guy and I use to smoke drugs (I don't anymore). I've had one major case of depression where I was suicidal about a year ago. Last night, for no reason, I started crying. I started thinking dark and sad thoughts, like ex-girlfriends breaking my heart and my father leaving before I was born. The next day I felt the same way and I was thinking about taking drugs and drinking alcohol. I took a nap after school and again, I cried and thought about suicide. What is happening to me? I will get help as soon as possible, but I'd like to know how one day I can be fine and the next depressed.

I get anxiety attacks often. A lot of times it stops me from doing things like hanging out with friends and going to school on a normal basis. I've tried counseling and it has improved somewhat. Is there anything else I can do?

How can I not be so shy?

Lately, my moods and feelings have been changing very often. Sometimes my moods are good and sometimes they are really bad. When things start to get bad, I get depressed. Sometimes when I am sad I start to think, my life is over, I'm fat, I'm ugly, nobody likes me. I feel that I am hurting people because I am being mean. Sometime I want to die? Why does this happen to me?

I'm having a problem with a guy friend. He is a super guy and we were really good friends in the beginning of the year and now we have drifted apart. He ignores me and when I talk to him about it, he apologizes, but then does the same thing the next day. What do I do?

I drink a lot, but three days ago, I went too far. I went out and had a lot to drink and ended up with guys all over me and I don't remember what happened. I don't know if my boyfriend knows what I did and my period is late. I think I am pregnant, what am I going to do? Please help.

I like self-inflicting pain, it's the only thing that makes me feel better. Recently I scratched my nose really hard with a fork until it bled, but it eventually stop. I have tried a lot of things to ease the pain I have, but this is the only thing that works! What should I do?

I'm 15-years-old, and I have a terrible, I mean terrible, fear of doing presentations, speeches and also reading in class. Is this common or is something really wrong with me?

I am a total perfectionist and whenever I do something wrong, especially schoolwork, I get frusturated and yell. I really hate this. What can I do to relax more?

My boyfriend is very violent. Every time I don’t want to have sex with him he hits me. Is that normal in relationships?

My parents are divorced and my dad is getting married. I don’t want him to because now I know he and my mom will never get back together again. What should I do?

I recently changed schools and nothing is going right. I lost all my friends and I have no one to talk to. I feel ugly and fat and have lost almost all of my appetite. My mom gets upset with me when she sees that I am sad. I've thought about suicide and even took pills one day when I was home alone. I need a change. Please help.

One of my friends is being abused by his parents. This has been happening for about 14 years. He’s become so hard inside and tells me whenever his parents hit him he doesn’t feel any pain because he is use to it. What do I tell him to comfort him? What can I do to help?

I am thinking of killing myself. My dad died a year ago of cancer and I never really got to say bye. My friends don't invite me anywhere. I live in a small town and am really sick of this stuff. What should I do?

I am suffering from anorexia nervosa. It is very difficult for myself and for the people around me. My family is extremely concerned for my health and well-being because of my drastic weight loss. They have threatened to place me in the hospital if I lose anymore weight. I am so scared of going to the hospital, yet I am even more afraid of gaining weight. I have been eating normally lately, just so my parents won't worry as much, but I am going to go back on my restricting diet as soon as I get the chance. My question is...Is there any possible way to maintain my low weight so that I neither gain nor lose any weight?

I am very concerned about my friends. They have become in volved in self-mutilation. Two of my friends frequently slit their wrists with razors. Another recently cut her ankle. I am really worried, but I don't think they are trying to commit suicide. What do I do?

I think my girlfriend has anorexia. When we go out to eat, she just pushes her food around and has lost too much weight. Last month she didn't have her period. I know she isn't pregnant. She says nothing is wrong. What should I do?

There’s this girl I would really like to take to the movies but that means one of my parents will have to drive us. How can I ask her for a date and then tell her my mom is driving us there?

I am a 13 year old boy and I want to get my ear pierced. My parents think this means I’m gay. Boy are they wrong. What should I do?

I'm two weeks late for my period. My boyfriend wants me to take one of those home pregnancy tests. Are they any good?

The nurse just called and told me my PAP test was abnormal. She said not to worry but I need to have another one in 3 months. I thought that an abnormal PAP test meant cancer. Why shouldn't I worry? Should I go to different doctor to get another PAP?

I've heard that there are a lot of side effects from birth control pills. My doctor says that they're safe and I should take them. Should I worry?

Sometimes I get erections in the locker room. Does that mean I'm gay?

I am 14 years old and my breasts haven’t grown. My mother is worried. Should I be?

Why do I always seem to be so discouraged?

I'm worried about something happening at my school like at Columbine or Jonestown. It seems like school shootings are happening all the time. What can I do to protect myself?

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