I need to confess.

Hi megumiart. First off, I want' to say don't give up on trying to find the help you need. There may not be a support group in your area, but there may be some other resources that you haven't found yet. Sometimes there are services that operate on a sliding scale, meaning they only charge you what you can afford to pay. If you can't afford anything, they probably wouldn't charge you. I know this first hand because I am participating in an axiety program with my son. He has been suffering from school anxiety. I've learned a bit about social anxieties because of what I have been through with him. If you can't find anything local, you might be able to find something online, or some books on the topic you need in the bookstore or library. You said your mom is skeptical about mental health, but I don't know the exact dynamics of your relationship with her. Do you think if you took a little bit more proacative attitude toward at least finding the help you need, she might be a little more understanding? I completely understand that it isn't as easy as "getting over it". I know that's really hard to do. Something that has helped my son and I a great deal is breaking down is progress in to small achievable steps. Is that something that you might be able to apply to your circumstances? Whatever you decide to do. Good luck. You aren't alone with your issues. You might find some comfort in that. Just don't give up. By looking at your homepage I can tell that you have a lot to offer the world, you just need to find a way to get out there and do it! Take care.

An occasional pity-party is okay, but you need to seek professional help if you are serious about becoming healthy physically and emotionally. I am NOT a counselor, but when I was your age, I too suffered from the eating disorders you have. My father is a monster who will be spending the rest of his life in prison and I have spent years taking out my anger about my childhood out on myself. PLEASE find help somewhere. There are even places you can find on the internet to get help. From the sound of it, I was just like you, except I woke up one day and realized how much time I had WASTED of my life and would now give almost anything to be your age again and correct my mistakes and regrets. My friends gave up on me when I got pregnant at 17. I have to disagree with your mother. Eating disorders are NOT a matter of willpower. By posting your situation on this site, I feel like you are ready to reach out and find some help. Like I said, I am not a counselor, but I have been there, if you want to talk more, let me know. Even though you feel you have nobody, you have me.

Well, the best thing I can say you should do is to get out there and find some groups that will be able to help you. Reach out to your friends that you have left behind. I don't know what state you are in, but they should have a line that you can call that will put you in touch with mental services that you can avail yourself of now you are 18. But the best thing you can do is to get out of the house. As long as you hermit up, you will be there with all of your bad feelings, and that will only make matters worse. Yes, get out and do something, anything that you can think of.

It is not your fault that you have a mental problem or something like that. Your family isn't there to support you, so you need help. There is nothing to confess. Whey did you give the topic as confess?

Lots of people have these problems - you're not alone! Too bad there are no support groups in your area. Maybe you can talk to your mom, to move in a bigger city, to look for some jobs. You have to get out of the house, either to continue your studies, or to find a job. Being out of house will give you that "something else" you need right now. If you want to study, you might look for government help or a "student loan". Or first get a job, save some money and than pay for your study. Or, there are "aprentice" programs - hair dresser, electrician, mechanics, just have to look for them. I find that working out of the house, helps me a lot - hope you'll find something to do !!! Good luck!

Oh,poor megumiart,so sorry to hear that.apprently you are under a bad situation right now,I mean your dad is irresponsible,and you have no money to pay for things,I don't know what you are doing now but I think you should go to college and finish your study first,take a part time job and earn your own living is also a choice.you just be open to your friends and I am sure they will understand and get back to you,they may lend you a hand and help you get over the hard period. Good luck, My friend