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Question
I am hesitating about getting help because I think my problems are stupid. Lately I’ve been feeling down. I feel tired all the time, I’ve lost interest in some things that I used to like, and sometimes I just cry for no reason. Its has gotten so bad to the point that I just stop going to work. Sometimes I feel really anxious, and get irritated really easily. I just feel like doing nothing and just stay in bed all day. I don’t know if I’m suffering from depression. I have a lot of problems right now and I’m just tired. I want to get my life back to how it was. Sometimes I just want to kill myself. I hope you can help me to this. I don't want to share my problem to my family and friends.
Counselor response
Your problems are not stupid. Obviously you are really hurting if you wish that your life would end. We are so sorry to hear that you are feeling so much emotional pain that you have been contemplating suicide. It really does sound like you have been going through a lot but know that suicide is never the answer.
There are many reasons why people may want to hurt themselves. Things may seem overwhelming to you and trying to cope with the feelings of depression and anxiety can lead you to feel the way you do at this moment. We encourage you to think about positive ways to cope with your emotional stress.
Activities like working out, journaling, listening to music, meditation, sports, or reading a book can help you relax and get your mind off these thoughts. Consider talking with a trusting friend or a trusting adult about your feelings and encourage you to seek out mental health help with a psychiatrist or a therapist, if possible. You mentioned in your email about hesitating to go to a psychiatrist, we encourage you to reach out and seek one, or even your school counselor might be able to help you by listening to you and even talk things out. Your health and safety is more important than anything in your life.
Sometimes we do get those days that makes us depressed or anxious, but we would like you to think positively. Keeping positive thoughts is important right now. We recommend that you keep reaching out; please know that you are not alone.
Attached is a link to 99 coping skills that you may find helpful 99 Coping Skills.
We look forward to hearing back from you.
Take care,
Nicole, Counselor