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You need to seek help from a professional ASAP. Know this - you are not alone. I, and many others have gone through the same things you are feeling, and we have made it out alive. Don't give up, but please start by at least speaking to a therapist, and doing some introspection. Find out what it is d...

You should both speak to someone about the abuse by your parents. It is not something you should ignore, and you should both discuss it with a professional. While your intentions may have been to protect your sister, you could do more harm than good. Seek out help and don't be ashamed to do it. The ...

At the moment, I’m just looking for a job. I would like to go into healthcare eventually. I like going for walks, and writing. You’re right - I do need to find more people I can click with. Try pursuing some things you enjoy, and meeting new people. Eventually, you will find someone who has dealt w...

Find a cause your are passionate about, and begin volunteering. Do you enjoy helping the elderly, kids or even the homeless? This world needs all the volunteers it can get, and this may help you feel better about yourself -- I know it helped for me. On the other hand, there's nothing wrong with acti...

I'd say it's probably not normal. It's not a big deal, I'm sure you can overcome it. So you want to feel protected and taken care of. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. On the other hand, you should feel like you can take care of yourself on your own. Self-love and self-confidence are g...

I wish I could help you out. I think your best advice is to seek professional help from a therapist. I don't know what could cause you to feel this way. Was there some traumatic event in your childhood that caused you to feel abandoned? Is that why you seek comfort now? Perhaps you feel inadequate w...

A good friend of mine swears by it. He used to take medication (I believe Ativan), but instead, found marijuana to carry less side effects and to be overall more effective. I live in California where it is also now legal. You should speak to a physician to get a professional opinion, but you can cer...

I work with homeless extensively in the criminal justice system. It is trying on the patience. It sounds as though your brother has a dual diagnosis - mental health diagnosis combined with either alcohol or substance abuse. I live in the States, and programming is difficult, but he would need a prog...

I think we have all been there - you are not alone. So many thoughts run through your mind at once that your body begins to shut down. You can take steps to prevent this from happening again. I agree with the above poster. You need to examine what is going on in your life. Introspection is a great w...

I'm glad to hear about your progress with CBT. Perhaps I could give better input if I had more information about what it is you would like to do. Are you looking to start a new job, join a club, pick up a new hobby? What are your interests. I agree with the above poster -- soliciting advice online c...

Did something traumatic happen to you on the bus? When I was younger, there were certainly unpleasant incidents when I rode the bus to school. Overall, the bus rides were enjoyable and it was an opportunity to be with friends or make new ones. If I agree with the advice posted above. Focus on your b...

Interesting thought. Where do you think the spirit comes from? Nerve cannot be the perfect human - what do you mean by that?