I'm 13... I have no idea what I'm doing... I hate myself... I beg you for your advice?

Question

I'm in this music program at school, 10 hours of music a week - but I don't know why I'm there - I'm not good at music. I'm the worst there and I don't understand anything they ever talk about. And my mum's always nagging me to practice my instruments, which I hate doing, and it makes me feel stressed as hell, and then she tells me how stressing it is on her to nag me, which makes me feel angry for feeling sorry for myself for feeling stressed about something that's also stressing my mum, and not doing anything about it.

I'm failing science, I just hate the science teacher and I don't understand anything he ever says, because I just find it so hard to put effort into anything. And then I get terrible results and my mum gets angry for me not doing enough homework, but what am I supposed to study, what notes am I supposed to revise, when I don't understand anything? How can I further my knowledge in a topic when there is no knowledge to go further on?

I have no friends.. I don't know, I prefer to be alone. I had them in primary school, and at the start of high school, but I sorta found myself pushing them away. At first they tried to stay, but eventually they went off and let me be. I make sure my parents don't know.. they'd force me to be friends with them again. I don't think they'd even want me as a friend any more, after I pushed them away. I'm not sure why I do this... Maybe because I don't deserve friends, I hate who I was when I had them... forcing myself upon people like a parasite. Maybe it's because I realise what an idiot I am, and I don't want people to know.

And I feel like I'm falling further and further into this massive well, and the edges are coated in slime...

But I don't want to stop music... then I'd be NOBODY... a great big nobody. I just can't bring myself to do it... at least now I'm a "Music 2 nerd"... that's better than nothing, right?

But I feel so hopeless... I know it seems silly to feel "hopeless" at thirteen, I mean nobody knows what they're going to be... but... like I said, a well that I'm falling into... a big hole...

Then there's this other massively big problem that I can't talk about on here... if my parents read it...

And all these things I've done in the past, I hate the attention seeking, self obsessed little idiot I used to be when I had friends.

Please, please help me. I feel like everything is wrong, I hate myself for driving myself to this.

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In Australia, High School starts when you're 13...

Answer 1

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i'm 13 and i kind of understand what your going through. i'll try my best to give you some advice.
music: maybe you should learn an instrument after school. make sure it's an instrument you like though so if your into rock music maybe learn guitar. try and tel your mum how you feel but don nag her about it lol.
science: ahh i hate that topic ! i had the same problem last year. just read through your workbook and see if you understand, if you don't maybe you could be tutored. also ask questions in class as much as possible, it helps :D
friends: it is good to have friends but if you dont feel that you want any, dont have any then. there are so many other entertaining things to do for example, watching movies, reading, listening to your ipod, maybe you could start a sport or anything. if you ever feel upset about it talk to someone like your parents or your school councillor.

its ok, your not a nobody, everybody goes through simillar problems in highschool. like i said before i'm 13 and i'm in highschool too, and i might aswell add on i also live in australia. its ok eventually school will be over and everything will be alright. and also don't worry about science, its not like u hav to do it for you hsc ! thats wat i keep telling myself lol.

not meaning to sound like a stalker or anything, jsut out of curiosity what school do you go to ?

oh and happy ANZAC day :)

Answer 2

honestly, every teen goes thru this, I remember at your age (im 22 now) I felt the same way, didnt want any friends etc. I usually only had 1-2 good friends at a time (i mean who else matters right?) so u can just be yourself and not have to act fake around a bunch of people. and music sounds fun, at least u can say ur doing something with yourself right? even if u hate it its somethin to do right? plus people that dont play instruments can go tone deaf when their older! look on the bright side of things! soon (time goes so fast when u get older) u will be 18, maybe about to start college, move out, etc. but until then just enjoy being a kid, all is not lost do not worry! Good luck! cheers!

Answer 3

I think you should tell your parents the way you feel and talk to them about it. It will make you feel better.

Answer 4

well... i think you should try and find something else to do besides music, obviously you don't enjoy it. maybe try sports or learn a different language, debate team, student council, robotics team, dance team or other groups at school, It's a good way to make new friends. i would keep looking until i found something that excites me. As for the science class, talk to your parents and your counselor about switching teachers. of that's doesn't work maybe a tutor is the next step...every one should have at least one friend, so when you meet someone new, just be yourself :) good luck

Answer 5

OH, sweetie....today is the start of your NEW LIFE!!!
You are suffering from DEPRESSION....you must be treated immediately...tell your mom to take you to the doctor TODAY!!! (I suffered from depression since 8 years old and 31 years later I still feel the same....31 years wasted!!!!)
Second, please.....forgive yourself for whatever you have done...you are a child and you are in the process of learning what behaviors you will choose to life and which ones are not good for you!! just forgive yourself...every single human being has made mistakes!!! that is how we learn...
Third, you must eat healthy, rest and exercise!!! to fight depression and anxiety! and have a clear mind to think and analyze!!

My parents never allowed me to have extracurricular activities and I was very depressed and bored!!!! I never learned sports, how to cook,music, dancing, etc. I started doing activities in my 20's which I didn't enjoy because I thought I was not good enough!!!!
I have accomplished many things...however always HAD THAT EMPTY HOLE THAT NOTHING COULD FILL UP!!!!

At 38 I discovered bellydancing....after 1 year of classes I recently started giving classes which I LOVE!!!!!!!!

13 to 30 will be the best years of your life!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy yourself...your music...your parents...your health...your beaty!!!!

take it easy....at the end ...it's not worth the stress...the anxiety...the depression...life is not worth the worries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Time will pass....and you will realize the teachers...the friends...were not worth your suffering....people, stages and things come and go....yes, be responsible, study, and take care of your responsibilities...your education will open doors!!!!! even when you think you are not smart enough....just try your best which I know you are already trying!! Congratulations!!!
be happy that your parents care!!!

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Answer 6

Hi Ali,

It sounds like you're having a really hard time at the moment. I'm 25 and I remember feeling that way when I was 13 - I was a band geek, with hardly any friends, and couldn't see how things could ever be any different. It can be so hard to pull yourself out of that dark hole when it feels like everything is just pushing you further into it. But I CAN promise you that with time things will look up.

I know that won't magically make things better. Maybe you could try challenging some of those things you are saying to yourself. e.g. do you really not understand anything the science teacher says? Nothing at all? And even if you didn't understand science, how terrible would that be? Maybe you won't be a Nobel-prize-winning physicist but I'm sure there are many many things you can achieve and take pleasure from in your life. It sounds like apart from the stress it causes you, you enjoy music and don't want to give it up. Listen to some of those things you're telling yourself - that you're "hopeless", "don't deserve friends", etc. Just imagine - if you had a good friend, or sister, or anyone you care about who was saying those things, would you let them?

Keep doing all the things you enjoy - whether it's playing sport, listening to or playing music, or anything else. Stay active - e.g. go for a walk or run. Get through things one day, or even one hour, or minute, at a time. Seek help - there are some fantastic websites out there (e.g. http://www2.youthbeyondblue.com/ybblue/ - an australian site). Be brave and talk to someone - your parents, your doctor, a teacher you trust, school counsellor - in most cases you will find people will want to listen and help.

Ali it's really sad to hear how you're feeling and I really hope that things start to look up soon. I'm sure there are many people who care about you and don't want you to feel this way. There is lots of help out there. Good luck and all the best.

Answer 7

i dont know but what im about to say may help ya out

i had trouble as a freshman i could not stay focused,i tried but it was hard,i never had a real best friend as a freshman *getting sad*..not calling her a friend but i knew a girl and i didnt want to BE a nobody so i walked around the school with her while she talked to her friends i hated the way she acted she was mean,talked behind peoples back.... i told her..she " dumped me as a friend" I DID NOT CARE because around that time i realized that being different was why i was accepted in the school in the first place so i did not have a friend i had mutual friends

my mom made me play piano i teared up countlessly THINKING about how she would never let me quit unless i mastered it. I HATED PIANO I DID NOT UNDERSTAND IT i could not relate to it in anyway...she let me quit 3 years later

Answer 8

I don't think you really want to talk to your parents if they are part of what you are feeling, but seriously, you need to talk to someone. Please, Please! watch this video >>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n44hl9J7x…

Answer 9

So you are 13 and in high school.... WHAT?!

Answer 10

Never think you don't deserve friends. Don't worry. It's normal for teens. When I get stressed out, I vomit, and feel bad for my friends because they have to put up with me taking it out on them. So, I can't get stressed out even if my mom yells at me for no reason when I'm chillin' with my girls.

Answer 11

i think first of all u should tell your parents the way u feel second get a teacher to teach u science(watch discovery, science chanel)take a day and relax!!!! if those kids were your friends they probly will still be your friends

Answer 12

you seem very mature to be JUST 13..Wow, im impressed but maybe you should talk to the school consulor, maybe he/she will change your science teacher.. And If u dont like music then change to a different thing....YOU are just wasting your time because you cant make your self like music, specially when you have more choices...pick something that you really like... and I Kinda feel like you when it comes to friends...Friends sometimes Make you be someone youre not.

Answer 13

hiya. im 15 and u sound exatly like me, actually identical. i was never big on socializing even when i was little but my parents always forced it on me cause they thought it was good or something, then i knew i started becoming self absorbed and was so upset if everything wasn't about me. i was such an idiot. when i started highschool (im in the US so its usually 14) i started pushing everyone away and isolating myself. i always said that i just want to be liked yet i just kept pushing everyone away and trying so hard to make everyone forget about me. eventually they stopped calling and gave up. i was upset at first but then relieved. i realize that when your young u should be focusing on discovering who u are, what u like and dont like, and accepting yourself through understanding the world through your own eyes. and all these mean and cruel girls (im a girl but if your a boy its the same thing huh) and we dont need it. its a huge distraction and doesnt matter. friends are important but only to people who really want them. i can tell, u just want to know who u are and do what u like. your parents are isolating u from everything. and if u ever tried to tell them they would deny it and it would probally cause a fight. when our parents were growing up there parents werent as strict. back then families were large and the kids knew the rules but did what they want. they did some "bad" things and are terrified there kids will be the same. true or not suffercating leads to worse problems.

u also mentioned u cant talk about something on here in case ur parents found out. im guessing u mean family problems. well if it is, my mom and dad got a trial seperation when i was 11. they got my hopes up that they would get back together. a year later it was divorce. my mom's boyfriend moved in soon after. he wouldnt associate with me or my brother whos 18 now. also my brother used to beat me everyday and helped the girls in school alot by bringing my self esteem level to 0. anyway the boyfriend started taking my mom out every night and day. she only came home for about an hour in the middle of the night with a hangover or just locked herself in her room. she became an alchohlic. he also started hitting me and my brother for no reason and same with my mom. problems with the cops soon. cops who see kids anywhere in puberty zone just see a maniac trouble maker which obviously comes from themself. i couldnt leave the house anymore. i stopped going to school. failed 9th grade. almost got raped 3 times. had a choice to go to ciggeretes, drugs and wine/beer from family but i went to food and anime instead. it was me one haven. if u did go to any of that stuff dont beat yourself up over it. if anything just try to stop if its something bad. if not just make sure ur in a safe place when u do it. if u dont do it then nvm.

i hope u dont mind me telling u about my history. i find it helps me knowing someone else out there is like me and im not all alone. the way u are feeling is absoultly normal especially for someone who is going through so much. i develped bad depression, a bit of a temper, and severe anxiety even over school where i threw up everyday before i left for school. i didnt make myself it just happened. u have every right to feel this way. some other anwsers suggested to talk to ur parents. i wouldnt recommend it from my own experience. u think they will understand but they just deny and get mad at u for even thinking about things they dont aprove of.

i am in that same well. "we are fading away into the darkness. no one hears our cries. the darkness is pulling us in"...my quote. the thing i would very highly recommend is to just do something that makes u happy and forget about all of it. people say its just running away and it doesnt solve anything but there is nothing u can do. all u can do is keep yourself from going insane by finding something that makes u laugh or smile. for me it was anime, it got me into another world. shos like naruto and inuyasha and fruits basket. but there is nothing u can do. all u can do is avoid fights if u can between family but some are unavoidable. and through all of this u become smarter. u kept saying u were an idiot but i can tell ur not anymore and probally were just confused before. if not u grew alot smarter. u can have selfish thoughts. everytime i used to think a selfish thought i would beat myself up over it. but thats wrong. everyone needs selfish thoughts to survive and without any happiness we would die alot sooner, kill ourselves, or turn out into a "bad" person.

all u can do it is do stuff for yourself. then the cover to the well will start to slowly open up and spread alittle light inside for u to see what ur doing which makes u think clearly and think happier, and open up the world to u again. i would drop out of that class. u wouldnt be a nobody. what is a nobody? and what is normal? humans made us this way we are "supposed" to be but there is no way were supp

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my life and own experience

Answer 14

just chill and look at the big picture. You being only 13 should be a positive.you have the rest of your life to figure out things. You shouldnt focus on what friends you dont have anymore and focus on the future. Just go to your science teacher and ask for help in his class. talk to your parents.being open with them now is the best thing you can do. they want to know what your going through

your going through what every young teen goes through. It's hard growing up and especially when you feel like nobody is on your side or understands you. i know that. im 17 and graduating high school next month, and all i want to do is start high school over and get better grades and have actually been myself throughout the years.
YOU have the chance now to do that. Once you find who you really are as a person, and focus on what is important in life..then is when you will find happiness.

Answer 15

Well it's just a little crisis. I felt the same way too when I was 10 or 12. I felt like an idiot and trying to hog attention whenever I could. Usually it ended up with me being a jerk, and everyone being quite. But when I understood the way how other people felt about me, I started to be a bit more responsible of a person.

I was getting bad grades in science too. But I found something that cheered me up. I took a really long, hot shower. I also listened to My Chemical Romance. I don't think like THAT way. But it calms me down. Also, I felt like my life was boring, and had no meaning. But I knew what I needed. I needed excitement! And one of those feelings came from sports. I recommend you should do something that challenges you physically, so you can get all that stress out.

All you need to do to get out of the music crisis is to find a great song you like! Then play it on the instrument. Trust me! It helped me so much! I hasted piano. I sucked at it and I was worthless. But when I found a great song I listened to, I started to practice it and it became so fun. One of my first songs were Apologize for piano. You should find a hard song, but it should be fun and connect with your feelings. Then, you'll get good at your instrument and it'll cheer you up. I got better in piano after 2 months of trying a song.

Cheer up ^_,^
Play an awesome game lol.

Answer 16

Relax
Talk to it about people
pm or email me if you really need to or want to
Im 15 and been that way for a while.
tell me about the "other massively big problem that I can't talk about on here"
Just try to talk about it

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Answer 17

Wow I can't believe so many have given replies but not a specific reply

Anyway I'll cut this whole conversation short instead I'll provide you some major clues.

So you like to be alone huh? Great, that means you have social awkwardness and do you have special interest in something that is intense? Well if not then you're having an Asperger ( I can't believe women have it too because I'm only male and I see on sided stuff that's what Asperger do).

All and all I don't see that you have major autism problem except maybe you're being cycled into different mental illness such as OCD etc.

How do deal this with your parents? I don't know all I know is that you got to talk to your school counselor or your doctor about this problem, and I think drugs is the temporary solution for now, sorry.

All I know is that I'm not that lucky compared to you because you actually know that you have something where I later knew that in my life and I'm trying to fix it myself lol.

Answer 18

My best friend is going through something very similar.

I'll keep this short...


Look at all the responses you have. Look at all these people who don't know you, but oddly enough, they care about you. Humans are a compassionate species. We have empathy, because we've all been there, and we know you can get through it because we got through it.

Of course, every situation is different, but you get the gist of it.

You can find friends in the strangest places. All I can say is, I hated high school, and the day I graduated was one of the happiest days of my young life.

No one is worthless.

If you feel like talking to someone, feel free to click on my avatar and drop me an email. ^_^

Answer 19

If you really don't like music then stop it. it no good to just push yourself on something you don't love. you have to talk to your mom I know it's very hard but you have to talk to her and let her know how you feel and maybe she'll let you know how she feels as well. As to your friends, I think that you must talk to them and explain the reasons why you're pushing them away and apologize for doing so. They may not forgive you at that moment but you just have to give them time and eventually you'll be friends with them again with much stronger bond. You are still young considering that your only thirteen don't give up!!

As they say "you can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorns have roses."


:D

Answer 20

You are not silly, it must be very upsetting to feel so hopeless so young. What you are describing sounds serious, and it sounds like you need some help (and not the kind of help that you are going to get on Yahoo answers). You should talk to your parents or an adult you trust about these feelings you are experiencing. You don't have to feel this way, seek help, there are options.

Answer 21

First of all, I don't like to contradict other members, but treatment is not always necessary. You're just trying to find out who you are. As for failing school, I can tell by your writing that you're not dumb. Just because something doesn't appeal to you doesn't mean you can't learn it...it's just a matter of it not really being your thing. I mean, even Einstein failed several grades. :)

And as I posted on your other thread, the single biggest thing you can do to help yourself is to help other people. Start small...even a smile to the cashier at the store, or a friendly word to the blind guy outside. When I'm depressed (I recently broke up with my GF of 3 years...so believe me, I feel it too) I try to help people...whether it's fixing someone's car (I dabble in mechanics) or take a my friend's little brother fishing - it's what you can do for other people that make you see that (as the Sixx AM song goes) "Life is Beautiful." And as I posted on your other thread, feel free to AIM me if you ever want to talk...sometimes its easier talking to someone you don't really "know."

P.S. You can never truly understand life or yourself until you question who you are...that's when you take everything you've ever learned from your parents and other people, and make it your own.

EDIT: Again, I don't want to contradict people, but you don't have autism, or whatever else he said. There's a HUUUGE difference between being lonely and being retarded.

EDIT AGAIN: Oh yeah, if you do want to AIM me, it's Glorfindel101. :)

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Me? I'm a teenage guy, I've dealt with depression in the past, and though I didn't enjoy it, it taught me a lot about who I am, and life in general.

Answer 22

You need to calm down first, you are NOT depressed you are just over reacting. Right about the friends part, all you need to do is make new friends, easy as that, and by the way keep focused on the future because nobody keeps their school friends when they are older. As for science you need to speak to the head, trust me when i hate my teacher i asked to be moved end of and they have to do it or i get my mum in lol. There are MILLIONS of people out there in the exact same possition, you are NOT alone. Ltes narrow it down, all you need to do is study hard at home on science and by a revisions guide they are life savers. Right thats sorted. Now friends, all tens are lazy and cant be bothered to go and do stuff you will grow out of it but as long as you keep them at school. You can hire a tutor for science and hey its one subject. Evryone has one subject they suck at.

Just remember there al MILLIONS of people in the same possition

Answer 23

If you dont like music either finish out the year or drop it
you teach people how to treat you
dont be down on yourself but dont brag yourself up/be stuck up like you might've in the past.. try to talk to your friends tell them you feel bad because you weren't a great friend in the past and you'd like another chance.. if your really depressed you might want to talk to your doctor perhaps, talk to your parents most importantly be honest and tell them how your feeling .. theyre human too and theyve made mistakes too theyve had hard times and they should understand you because you need them most in your life right now, you will probably always need them and they only want the best for you so just be sincere and have a heart to heart, you will also always need friends.. high school is a tough time just try to find the people you get a long with and you can trust and "become a friend a friend would like to have"
god bless, you'll be find

Answer 24

Hi sweety. Try not to worry too much, because eventually, your problems will fade away as time goes by. Friends come and go, and maybe you just don't feel like you connect with anybody. Sooner or later you'll find some people who think like you, and you'll hit it off. Why don't you try a new hobby, or go shopping to ease your mind off things for a bit? Do you have a counselor at school? If you do, talk to him/her, it will make you feel a lot better. Try not to feel guilty or ashamed all the time. You're not a bad person and feeling negative is very normal, everybody goes through it, wether you're 13 or 33. Try to find the good things in your life that you're proud of. Music is a great refuge, you're not a nerd or a geek. Don't let anybody get you down. What is that ting you've done that you can't talk about? If you like, e-mail me and tell me what it is. Maybe I can help?

Answer 25

its ok just calm down relax try and talk to your parents if you can sometimes it can be hard i know im about the same age as you if your ever feeling down and need tp talk to someone just emil me ill try and help the best i can good luck!

Answer 26

There could be other reasons for your feelings, but most probably your secret "massively big problem" is eating away at you.

If you want, contact me and I'll try to help.

Answer 27

First of all, don't feel bad about not understanding science. I myself was hopeless at it, because I had a teacher that did not explain the topics very well. You will find it's not so much YOU that doesn't understand, it's more the teacher not explaining things clearly. I know this makes it very hard and distressing to think you don't understand a thing, but you will feel more confident in yourself if you make a point of asking for help. To take that one step of seeking help, you will feel much better. Your mother does need to try and understand that overloading you with extra stresses will not help.
You are completely right though: more homework etcetera IS NOT the answer. Before expanding knowledge, you need to have knowledge: and this will not come from giving you more homework, which will only overload and distress you further. Have you considered a science tutor? A good tutor will make the world of difference and you will feel better in yourself because you will understand the topics and get better marks in school.

If you do find music to be enjoyable, perhaps some extra musis lessons are ideal - perhaps piano/guitar or something to build your condifence and knowledge at the same time, which will give you more reason to continue with music during school. This will also open other opportunities as well :)

Answer 28

You seem depressed, so take the quiz, on page J, in section 2, at ezy build, below. Depression impairs cognitive functioning, explaining your lack of understanding. When you begin recovering, take remedial classes. YOU AREN'T STUPID, but your brain is not working at optimum. St. John's wort helps most people; tolerance doesn't develop, and the few side effects don't occur often, and even then are normally not severe (it should not be relied on as the only sole treatment for depression).

It doesn't cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 - 6 weeks to become effective, but can work quicker than antidepressants, sometimes. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as a commonly prescribed antidepressant, in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St. John's wort (I have noticed no effect in this area). A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not St. John's wort, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor.

(1.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or its FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. In the winter months, if not getting sufficient daily exposure to strong light, see http://www.mercola.com/ SEARCHBAR: enter: "vitamin D3", & Go to a doctor and ask for a 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, blood test. When you get the results, don’t follow the typical “normal” reference range, as these are too low. The OPTIMAL value that you’re looking for is 45-52 ng/ml (115-128 nmol/l)". The company which tests your levels has to be one of those using the correct form of test, and this topic is addressed via the searchbar at mercola.com - "vitamin D3; testing". Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements.

(2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes of exercise, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly in daytime, outside. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression. (3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain). (4.) Use daily, a relaxation method* and/or yoga*, and/or Tai Chi*.(5.) Initially, at least, some form of psychotherapy or counselling; later, perhaps either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, (a free E course in it is at: http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome ) or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy for, say, 6 months. (6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule**. (7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John's wort, (get a German variety, if possible; local ones may vary in effectiveness. Perika, and Kira brands have been recommended as being effective. Take with a meal) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55). See study, exam tips, and memory improvement in sections 13, & 41, at ezy-build, and find your learning style, and adapt.

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80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety. Try pharmacies & supermarkets for the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www.real-depression-help.com/magn… or magnesium chloride. Low levels of calcium, and potassium can also cause depression. Have your blood tested, and correct any deficiencies, preferably through improved nutrition. An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause. Use sea salt, http://www.naturalnews.com/025883.html as many people are iodine deficient, adversely affecting thyroid function. View section 2, on the first 3 pages*, and also pages R**, C, I, and section 11, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Also see, as applicable, young women's depression, page V: WOMEN TO WOMEN, teen depression, male depression, and eventually the rest of section 2. Take the depression quiz on page J, in section 2, at ezy build, and if positive, print, and take to your school counselor, or make an excuse to see a doctor, to eliminate medical causes.
Post your secret anonymously at: www.secrettalk.com or www.checkmysecret.com or http://www.postsecret.blogspot.com You'll feel better for it!

Answer 29

see Australia isn't so different