Gideon:

You probably shouldn't slit your wrists, that's a bit counterproductive; bear with me a bit; When I was 18, I worked in a constructon gang in northern Canada - they wouldn't let me in the nickle mines - I was too young. When I was 23 I joined the army. Part of the initial forms was a survey of my work life - I found that I'd worked 56 different jobs in five years. I can't carry on a conversation for more than a couple of minutes, have never had much of a social life and don't know what having a real friend is like. My profile is posted under "JestyNuff." Have a read if you want. Gideon, if your friend will listen without judging that's gold. Trust her and talk. She won't need to see your wrists - your honest communication should be more than enough.

I've found that folks don't usually need someone to feel sorry for them; they just need someone to listen and care.

By the way, I'm in my mid 50's now, have just found out what ADD really is and that I got it . And that's a blessing - now I know what the problem is and what I need to learn and do to help it. Please holler back if you'd like.

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Hi Giddy, I am so sorry you are so sad. Please don't feel so hopeless. You are not alone in this, use this site as a tool for you to communicate with others that are in similar situations, and educate yourself about ADHD as much as possible. I don't know what your religious background is, however I want you to know that your life is a blessing, a gift from God. Please don't ever make taking your own life an option. I know you feel very overwhelmed right now, but this time in your life will pass. You have a long wonderful life ahead of you, you must try somehow to see the bigger picture. You obviously are a very smart young man...you have great times ahead of you. Don't throw away your life over this. I know your family loves you, they just have no understanding of what you are dealing with. They see the potential in you, and know how smart you are, and it sounds like they are trying to push you to be happy and successful in the only way they know how. Talk with your friend, and talk with the people on this site who are experiencing the same type of things. This way you can build a support system around yourself to help you even if your family doesn't understand what your going through. Focus on taking care of yourself mentally and emotionally. If you need to leave India to get the treatment and counseling you need, then make that a goal for yourself. Hang in there, this difficult time in your life will pass. Good luck to you, and may God bless you. -Anna :)

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hi,

I'm christian by religion and i have strong faith in Jesus Christ. Unfortunately my father being a "pastor" who has a drinking problem and doesn't talk to my mum gives me a lopsided view of things when i'm depressed. Its just when i'm alone at home i get a little crazy.

I decided to join dance classes to keep me ok, i was at a little dance session for a week and it was so fun i was so normal, but soon as it got over and i'm alone at home i go berserk!

I'm going to meet a new counselor on wednesday and then Jennie (my friend) on thursday, she thinks we're just going to meet to discuss how im going to study last 12th grade attempt in november. I hope it goes well.

Thanks so much

Gideon

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