Depressed 18 year old.

HML

So, I'm 18 and currently repeating my Leaving Cert. Its safe to say, I hate it. Every moment there is like hell. I have a few friends, but I'm finding it hard to get into the group more. I feel like they don't want me there. My boyfriend of a year and a half broke up with me three weeks ago and its actually broke me. I know its so stupid to be so upset because I am so young and he's only a boy. When we first broke up, I took it reasonably well, but I never knew why he did it, so I text him last week, asking him what the reason was. His reply wasn't really informative and it seemed like he didnt know himself. Since I've text him I've cried every night since. My sister keeps telling me I'm so childish being so upset, and I feel so pathetic. I feel like I've lost everything, all my friends are on the other side of the country and I'm so out of the loop. Its gotten so bad that I felt like taking my own life. I really need some advice on how I can get through this without taking my own life!

Merkin

First and foremost, suicide is never the option. If you are every feeling as low as that again please phone the Samaritans and talk to someone http://www.samaritans.org/your-community/samaritans-work-ireland/samaritans-branches-ireland

I don't think you're being foolish about feeling down. You have the stress of the LC to contend with and you've just broken up with your boyfriend so of course it will all get on top of you from time to time. To be honest the best way to get over a breakup is to have a good cry and talk about it as it helps get you out of the system. Why are all your friends in another part of the country? As we've a Bank Holiday coming up would you be able to maybe take a day or two to go and spend time with your closest friend? Someone who will be kind and give you some sympathy and allow you to talk about how you are feeling? Alternatively, have you a good relationship with your Mum? Most Mum's are always ready with tea and sympathy and if you can confide in her she will be able to give you the love and support you need at this time. Seems like everything is just too much to cope with but you've just hit a rough patch - don't bottle it up and find someone to confide in.

el10

Am really sorry to hear what you have been going through...You sound very distressed and alone......I think it would be a good idea to go to your gp, and seek professional help, ...help is available so I would urge you to seek it out...Or you could contact pieta house, or the smaritans...

You are not alone, most people feel desperate at some time in their life, but there is help and support available to help you get through the rough times in life...so I urge you to please seek it out...and get the right help

HML

Thank you both for the reply!

Merkin, the reason my friends are so far away is because they are in college now. As for talking to my mum, thats not really an option, she has a bad case of MS and is not really with it.
If things get progressively worse I will go see my GP x

Merkin

HML wrote: »

Thank you both for the reply!

Merkin, the reason my friends are so far away is because they are in college now. As for talking to my mum, thats not really an option, she has a bad case of MS and is not really with it.
If things get progressively worse I will go see my GP x

Aw you poor thing, sorry about your Mum Are any of your pals coming home for a weekend soon? It would help to confide in someone close to you to help you feel not so alone hon.Things will get better and do please go to your GP if you don't see an improvement x

Lorna123

Love at your age can be all consuming so when you have a break up it is really hard so I can understand that. If you could concentrate on your studies and your LC coming up it will take your mind off your ex. Get dug in and interested in each subject and it will give you something else to think about. Don't contact your ex anymore for explanations. That's just the way it is at the moment but tackling your course is the best way to forget about him. You will be doing something worthwhile and will feel great about yourself when your studies are the most important thing in your life and something that you are in control of. Don't allow this guy or classmates to mess with your head at this very important stage of your life, you don't need the hassle. You will get more pleasure out of doing well in your LC than you will out of pining for this guy, so perk up, the choice is yours.

Ickle Magoo

Hey you,

For your sake and the sake of other posters in PI, we must close threads if/when posters make threats against their own lives. We cannot counsel posters who are suicidal, we must insist you try and get help in the real world.

You can call your GP, even outside hours there should be a care-doc or after-hours service available, your local A&E can assist if you think you need immediate help - and there are various numbers/links which you can contact HERE.

I had to lock your thread but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get help or that nobody cares - it just means we're not qualified to give you the kind of help and counsel that you need and deserve.

Best wishes