Will I ever feel better?
Oh. Yes.
So much better. I believe this with all my heart. There is help, and you will find it, and your life will be magical—not all the time, but enough of the time that you will love it.
But you have to talk. You can’t keep it all inside.
That is hard, I know. I know. Oh, I know.
But you can do it. And it is worth it.
If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be this: People want to help you and love you, but you have to open up and let them.
The things that you fear may be worthy of fear. They may come to pass, and they may cause you pain. Or you may wake one day and discover those fears have lost their power to worry you. No matter what, keep talking—keep asking for help and helping yourself—and not one of those fears will be stronger than you.
For more information about mental health, try these sites:
National Institute of Mental Health:
www.nimh.nih.gov
TeensHealth:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/#cat20123
Mental Health America:
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
National Suicide Hotlines:
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-8255
Deaf Hotline: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
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