I'm a teenager, and I get stereotyped all the time for my emotions. I don't enjoy my home life, and lately I've been sort of spaced out and sad at school. I try not to show it, but a lot of people catch on. I feel bad for worrying my friends. But kids make fun of me and call me "emo". I've cut myself before, I'll admit to it. But I don't dress emo or put a label on myself. Am I really alone in the world? :(

[QUOTE=onyxrocker96;1698939 Am I really alone in the world? :([/QUOTE]

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Tick

No your not, you have your family.
You do seem depressed and you need help before you really hurt yourself.

You know, Krazi, I was going to say the OP had her family, but to a teen that really doesn't count for much nowadays. She should talk to her mom, though, that would help.

Tick

Counseling is needed.

No, Your never alone. There are many people here that will try to help you in a way, where you can start helping yourself.

Okay lets start with family life. What is going on with your everyday family life that makes you feel so emotional?

The love that comes from mom and dad is unconditional...

Therefore is does count and oxyrocker96 needs to understand that.

the love that comes from mom and dad is unconditional....

therefore is does count and oxyrocker96 needs to understand that.

Some moms and dads do not love unconditionally, we have to find out the situation before sending this person back to their parents. Some things need other people to get involved like counselors.

I know what your saying Krazi but lets not start a debate about this and lets here from the original poster.

Joe

You are never alone in the world. There are many people out there like you with the same problem. I've had the same problem before myself... I know that it isn't easy talking to many people about it... take it slowly...
First, what might of caused you to feel this way? Is there something happening at school?
Get something to write your thoughts and feelings down in... take the time to understand your feelings, then try talking to someone.

I agree with everyone, I think more info is needed.

Onyx, do you have a good relationship with your parents, do you feel that you can talk to them?

You said you don't enjoy home life, what's going on that is upsetting you, does it involve your mom and dad or other things?

Do you do any extracurricular activities? Do you hang out with friends, play an instrument, what are your hobbies?

We all go through periods in our life when we feel down, the teen years are especially hard. I know it feels like you'll never be happy, it will never get better, but really, it will.

The hardest part of depression is getting over the hurdle and starting a new path. Only you can do it, and sometimes it helps to have a professional to talk to. There's no shame in seeing a counsellor, they deal with this stuff all the time, believe me you aren't alone in how you feel.

Talk to your school counsellor or an adult you trust and see about getting into counselling.

Start writing in a journal. You'd be amazed how much it helps to get your thoughts and feelings down on paper.

Keep us posted, we're here if you want to talk.