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i had similar thoughts after making the post. i guess my real problem is my existing relationship with my boyfriend. i might write about it in a different post.

sweet

thats really inspiring. im going to try to give hugs more often.

I’m exactly the same way. It’s why I’m an artist but it’s also why I’m depressed. I try to laugh and be carefree but I always find myself rolling my eyes or making catty remarks when friends are chatting. I’ve found that I might expect too much out of my friendships. It’s very hard for me to have simple small talk. I want to know everything about my friends. I want to get very close to them. The thing is…most people don’t like that. I’m an open book but most of my friends are not the same. I feel very different. I don’t usually feel very appreciated but I never have. I guess I’m used to this. I would say try to find one good friend. The only problem with that is…they kind of have to be the same way otherwise you seem clingy or something. I thought my boyfriend was the one I could be serious with but he doesn’t have as much knowledge or patience with deep conversation as say movies or music or film which is interesting but after a while he just seems arrogant. Now I’m alone most often so when I get the chance to be with people I suck it all up. I don’t care what people are talking about. I’m sorry that I probably talked more about myself than helped you but your post just really…opened me up not that it’s a hard thing to do.

I’m almost never happy with anything I buy unless it’s a book or a CD or movie. I feel the same way. The worst thing is when people go and buy a designer purse every month. What a waste!

Do what you really want to do. Either way there’ll be more family events and more opportunities to hang out with your friend right?

another great thought. I really should try the library more often.

that last bit of advice seems very simple but it’s very true and very helpful. thanks.

When I first saw what a Meth addict looked like I thought to myself…that chick really looks like a dead person, like a zombie walkin around. Then I thought of the zombie apocalypse and then it all became very clear.

thanks for the advice. I’ve heard that getting counseling isn’t that helpful. I’ve gone to a couple sessions and I really haven’t been told anything from my counseler that I didn’t already know. I’ve kept a journal most of my life. I just want to feel better. I used to run a lot but it was more of a problem than a stress reliever. It does however have its benefits but it’s hard to do when the tredmil is in our basement. I’m not allowed to go outside because I live in a bad neighborhood. I’m seventeen and I don’t quite have my license yet. I have to figure something out. I hate all of these obstacles. thanks for all of your advice. To throw in another spin, I have an eating dissorder. I’ve been trying to learn how to eat normally but it’s hard not to over eat now that I’m not starving myself anymore. I’ve gained some weight and it’s incredibly hard not to go back to my old habits because I felt so much more confident and happy when I was the size I was.

thanks

it’s hard to enjoy people around you if you feel bad about yourself. When I can’t accept myself, I can’t have fun or be happy with ayone.

because they want to make us all really angry and annoyed and furious

I often times ask myself that very same question.

you should talk to a doctor. It’s probably something emotiona. Sorry you’re going through that.