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[jorian23]

I just turned 17 last week and it hasn't been a good birthday for me, a few months ago my life was perfect, I was a teen with an online business making me money, I had girls after me and there was not a single worry until the past 2 months where a lot of things started going wrong for me. I've been in trouble with the highest order of law and because of me my dad lost his job and now my family and my future are ruined. All the plans I had are now gone because of my silly mistake. To make things worse I was diagnosed with herpes that was given to me by someone who was really close to me for a long time after I broke up with my GF of two entire years. Everyone hates me at the moment, to try to handle it I've tried smoking many thing/drinking/partying and nothing seems to make me feel any better. I haven't spoke with a girl in a serious way for weeks, I haven't worked out in weeks and all I feel like doing is sleeping and listening to music. My online business is going downhill and so are my grades and it's my last year of high school and I no longer have my money for college because my dad lost his job. I'm lost anyone have any advice to feel better and regain my energy to get back where I was. Thanks for listening I appreciate it.

[laureano97]

Life is hard. There is no good advice besides get back out into the world. Find what makes you happy and reach for it. Everything happens for a reason. What lessons do you feel that you can gain from these occurrences? If these events had not happened, what road may you have traveled down that would have seriously made you unhappy? Dont be like the rest of the world and think that happiness will just fall into your lap. If your life isnt what you want it to be, maybe its time you weed out your garden.

-Ember, age 19

PS: I am needing to do some of my own weeding... my garden is over grown with trouble as well.

[nann]

You might be a little depressed, but it sounds like you're under a ton of stress. Try working out again, continue to rest and listen to music that is positive. Maybe see a therapist, talk therapy can be helpful

[osbourne]

Sounds like depression. The best approach for depression is large doses of niacin, and more exercise. It won't cure the underlying problems, but will help you to cope with them.

[fyfe]

Sounds rough and I can sympathise as I have been through such times. All I can say is 'when you are going through hell just keep going'. Try to continue with your business and school because these things can get you where you want to go. You have to have your eye on the future. Have a look a the following to help your depression
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfoforall/treatments/cbt.aspx
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?
http://helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen_teenagers.htm

[gillivray5]

Hi there - Seems to me that you made a silly mistake and you now need to get back up and get out there and show everyone that you can get on with your business and school. have you seen a Doc about the Herpes? Treatment? You need to have a Deep and meaningful conversation with your folks and sort out stuff with them. They would be really proud of you just to see you get back on your feet again because if you fall into a depression mode I and tell you from experience it's really hard to get back on your feet. I am a mother of 6 kids and I have a son the same age as you and he got into some trouble last year and I was just so glad that he finally stood up and got on with what he had to do in life - That's all a parent can ask for. Your parents will love you no matter what and will always stand by you - Your Dad maybe pretty cross but he still loves you unconditionally - you just need to give yourself a slap and say "snap out of it" and you will be fine in no time at all. Good luck my friend I have faith in you.