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scared of turning 18
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ive had depressive and suicidal thoughts in the past and sort of a year ago, i was going to do it. having not done it, ive somehow mannaged to keep my feelings and stuff at bay, but its coming up to my 18th and if i had done it last year, i wouldnt have been 17.
i never thought id live this long and that thouht realy realy terrifies me. ive never seen myself having a future, and althought i should know im not alone, i fear that thats all im going to get. i dont have any plans, im still not comfortable being here.
i dont know how to handle this. although it sounds odd, im not ready. and im going out for dinner and having some friends over so i cant just try and avoid it.
can i have some advice or something please...
i never thought id live this long and that thouht realy realy terrifies me. ive never seen myself having a future, and althought i should know im not alone, i fear that thats all im going to get. i dont have any plans, im still not comfortable being here.
i dont know how to handle this. although it sounds odd, im not ready. and im going out for dinner and having some friends over so i cant just try and avoid it.
can i have some advice or something please...
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Yes- it is hard. I was in hospital before my birthday, and then recently too. But you just have to learn to take each day as it comes. When you wake up in the morning it's a new day, and nothing from previous days has to come with you.
May I ask if anything has happened to make you feel like this? And for how long you've felt like this? Then I'll try and help you with more specific advice.
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it makes me sad to think that people know how i feel, or i might almost know how they feel. especialy people that much yonuger. im sorry.
im afraid and i dont know what to say...
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Turning 18 can be scary but your life doesn't have to change. Its godd that you're able to acknowledge the feelings you're having, like others have said talking to your doctor about this can be really useful.
Thesite has some really great information which can help you to understand what you're going through take a look at the depression section in health and wellbeing. Also there is the local advice finder which can help you to see what services are available in your area.
Please take the time to look you never know what you may find,
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I'm now turning 21, and can honestly say I found turning 16-20 the worst birthdays.
Just try and look at the positives... you can legally drink, vote, get married without permission...! Each year brings new exciting experiences at this age I found!
Well done for making it this far though :thumb:
You might feel like you're getting old at 18, but you're still a teenager. Its the big 20 that's the worst (or at least it was for me). Now I'm bloody 28, and I still feel like a 12-year-old inside.
Now Im 22 and don't look forward to getting any older.