Hey @Jahkdjj753! I know you posted this a few months ago but i just wanted to check in and see how you're doing? Have you found anything that's helped you? It's good to see that you have acknowledged the problem and are seeking help! So well done! I think for me when it comes to drugs/alcohol I am very educated on the consequences of misuse and find myself put off by personal behaviours that will have negative affect on me and those around me. However, if I do decide to drink I set boundaries for myself. For example, on a night out if I start to feel a bit sick I'll stop drinking and have a glass of water. This way I'm still able to have fun but I don't over do it. Do you think you'd be able to implement a strategy such as this? Otherwise I would talk to a GP, they'll be able to provide with information and several resources on how to best deal with substance use. Keep us updated with how you go! ... View more

Hey @HelloHi I just wanted to check in to see how things are going? :) I hope you're okay ... View more

Hi @Boatsman15  !   I hope you are doing well friend. Bullying is a very hard thing to go through and I hope that you are okay and that school hasn't been too hard. One thing I want to remind you is that you do not need to change yourself and your interests. Being into those things make you who you are and it's sad that people don't appreciate it. You are 14 and you will get through this I promise.   Focus on the things that you love, and keep developing tough skin and don't let the bullies get to you because people just pick on those that they are jealous of. People bully when they themselves are insecure.   If life around is feeling lonely don't forget that there is a community around you that is always willing to help and talk.     Hope you are well friend, and that things get better :)   ... View more

Puppy is home. Cats are freaking out. dad's putting too much pressure on me and not letting me set boundaries. Exhausted, sleep deprived and very busy. Won't be around for a bit while I sort it all out. ... View more

Hi @ExcellentBeing5 !   I can relate to how you feel to some extent. I'm sort of in the same boat (same age, going to uni, have had thoughts about friend groups, etc) and quarantine hasn't made it easy to meet new people and moreover keep those connections going. For me I actually really wanted to meet a new friend group when uni started and get close to them at uni and it hasn't worked out that way since I've been so busy with studying, and thankful I met my GF, and spending time with her has been great so I haven't been too disappointed with not making new close connections. There are some other things I could suggest you do like trying to find friends through online communities but honestly, that is hard as well.   Good luck for the future and finding friends, and can I also ask what you are interested in just out of curiosity? ... View more

@cavehag you're welcome! Remember that everyone is different though! Also just be kind to yourself.. I don't know about you but I got really frustrated by how slow and foggy my brain was at the start, was almost impossible to get work done but it gets easier and you start to remember that you do actually have a brain and it does work! hahaha  ... View more

It's so cool that you're a dancer @LeapofFaith! I was too uncoordinated to be good at dancing when I was younger. It's great that you've found something that you love which helps you manage your mental health. Family environments can be such a big trigger for eating disorders. :( I had a family member who developed one when a lot of stressful things were going on in the family and there was a lot of arguing at the time. This was a long time ago and thankfully they're better now. I'm glad that you've managed to receive some support at school and that you're feeling better now. :) ... View more

How are you feeling now @dragon3? It sounds like you were feeling really awful earlier today ... View more

Hello @That_Beef96 and @letsheal, the thoughts that have been considered here are really great. It can be really hard to make everyone happy, especially when people have different views. I think that is when it is particularly important to focus on what makes you happy, because our views/needs are important too! It is a shame to hear that you feel as though your mum is an obstacle for you, I hope you are able to receive some support from your other family members ... View more

Hey @gmusicj, just wanted to see how you were doing? Is there anything you wanted to share about what's going on for you at the moment?  ... View more