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Resolute 14 · 12-19-2007, 07:53 PM

I can echo much of what everyone is saying, and I can definitely relate, as at 19, I was exactly where you are. The biggest challenge to meeting and hanging out with people is getting involved. I'm working my way through that right now, and it sucks when you don't feel like you are wanted most of the time, but you gotta work through it.

I would echo Dion's comments about seeking counseling. A therapist can help you understand why you feel the way you do, and why things are happening as they are.
I know in my case, my therapist picked up on things that I had not considered. IMO, if one is going to battle their demons, one has to understand them first. A trained professional can help with that.

Good luck man. It certainly sounds like many people here have been down a similar path, so many of us can relate.

12-19-2007, 07:53 PM	#52
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	I can echo much of what everyone is saying, and I can definitely relate, as at 19, I was exactly where you are. The biggest challenge to meeting and hanging out with people is getting involved. I'm working my way through that right now, and it sucks when you don't feel like you are wanted most of the time, but you gotta work through it. I would echo Dion's comments about seeking counseling. A therapist can help you understand why you feel the way you do, and why things are happening as they are. I know in my case, my therapist picked up on things that I had not considered. IMO, if one is going to battle their demons, one has to understand them first. A trained professional can help with that. Good luck man. It certainly sounds like many people here have been down a similar path, so many of us can relate.