Bekah Hamrick Martin
Abbie Miller
Jess wrote:
hey im a 15 year old girl thats been cutting since i was 11 i stoped for like 4 months im a child in care you see and i finaly started to feel at home then social services moved me and i have been cutting again i dont trust anyone anymore and i have tried to commit sucide befor and nearly sucsesed now im concenplating it again but im amazing at hideing my feelings i can pretend everything is peachy when im just dead inside i bottel things up you see and yesterday i noticed that i felt NUMB i havent felt like that for ages the last time i felt like that i nearly doed from taking 82 paracitamoles HELP who can i talk to and you can put this on the ste i dont mind it might bring outhere people that feel like me forward.
Hey Jess,
I think it’s really good you’re reaching out. I’ve never been through what you’re going through, but I do know what it’s like to struggle with suicidal thoughts and depression when I was isolated and alone. That’s why I’m glad you’re reaching out for help.
There’s a program I just learned about — they are willing to help you, listen, and care about what you’re feeling inside. I think that’s the biggest thing for me with my depression… Having a friend to listen. I hope you’ll give these people a try and let me know what you think. The Web address is
http://www.restoredbyloveministries.org/9.html
Another great program is mercyministries.org
You’re not alone in your struggle, Jess. Lots of teens have written to us for help – you can read some of their stories here. Unfortunately, many, many more remain silent. Thank you for being brave enough to share what you’re going through, and for wanting to help others who may be feeling the same as you.
We’re always here for you. Will you please keep us updated?
Bekah
7 Responses to “real advice: HELP me.”
| 1 | anon777 says: | Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:44pm |
Jess,
I feel the same, except I’m 18, been cutting since 10, and I live with my bio parents. (Yes, both parents, and they’re both bio). I also bottle up my feelings, and since I have no friends, I don’t normally associate with anyone, so that worked in my favor, since I now always want to be alone. I’ll check out those two websites, then reply to my comment.
| 2 | Christina says: | Feb 11, 2012 @ 12:12am |
Jess and Anon,
I’ll most definitely be praying for you both! These types of experiences are different for all of us, so I cannot imagine what it is you’re personally going through.
Back in high school two of the people closest to me had depression and resorted to cutting themselves. For a while I had my own method of masochism, too.
It took each of us different ways and time frames to get out of those habits, but the one thing we did have a few things in common. We were hurting emotionally, and decided to hurt ourselves physically. We knew we had to stop. We all reached out to a small number of people who we could trust to help us stop. We all reached out to God, too.
Much of the time it takes professional help just to find the conviction to get ourselves out of these holes. But along the way, never stop praying, never stop relying on God. He’s there for you, He Loves You, and He only wants the best for you.
If you don’t feel like you have a friend or family member to rely on, there are other resources out there. Just find someone. Another resource that has helped lots of people is the organization To Write Love On Her Arms. http://www.twloha.com/
I’ll be praying for you, I promise. <3
| 3 | natalie says: | Feb 11, 2012 @ 2:37pm |
I’ll be praying too Jess and Anon! I know that by the power of God you will BOTH get through one day at a time making progress!
| 4 | halee matthews says: | Feb 11, 2012 @ 3:05pm |
hey Jess,
I’m so proud of you for asking for help. I know how hard that can be. Please know that you can trust us. And although it doesn’t feel like it now, your life WILL get better. You are a special person who brings something to this world that no one else can. Your life IS worth living.
| 5 | real advice: HELP me. says: | Feb 11, 2012 @ 3:20pm |
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| 6 | anon777 says: | Feb 12, 2012 @ 9:57pm |
I looked at those two websites. my mom is thinking about ‘making’ me (although i would be willing to) go to Mercy Ministries. The other one didn’t really help. i am trying to get the courage to e-mail my youth group leader so i can talk to her.
| 7 | JB says: | Feb 13, 2012 @ 1:36am |
Jess & Anon,
I’m praying 4 u both, I used 2 cut n I no how hard depression n suicidal feeling can b 2 deal with. But pls remember that u r valuable n God always has n will care 4 u. Life will get better, if u need some1 2 talk 2 @ anytime I have a blog called Princess Warriors, n u can contact me usin the blog e-mail address: princesswarriors001@gmail.com the web address 4 the blog is princesswarriors4God.blogspot.com U r sooooooooooooo valuable 2 God!!! He loves u so much! JB