I need to talk to.?

Question

talk to someone. I am feeling really down and just wanna talk about it. I dont want to ring the smaritains as i am not a "phone person".. i tried www.connexions-direct.com but i need to be 19 and live in england, im 20 and live in Ireland. Does anyone know of somewhere i could talk to someone online? please?

I sort of meant professional online services...but thanks to everyone offering so far!

i also already see a counsellor, my doctor has been very unhelpful and i just want some support right now!

Answer 1

The Samaritans have an email service. You can email them now at: [e-mail] . For more, see:
http://www.samaritans.org.uk/talk/email.shtm

The Connexions service is availably to disabled people up to the age of 24. I asked them once if depression counts as a disability, and they said that if I considered myself depressed, they'd help me untill the age of 24. If you tick the Disability box, they will help you. See:
http://www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=194&topFrame=index%2Ecfm%3Fpid%3D192&bottomFrame=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecxdirect%2Ecom%2FEmail%2FIndexEmail%2Ehtm

One place I use is the Crazyboards chat room - its mainly American but they are usually very helpful in there. It isn't a proffesional place, but these are Crazyboards philosphoy is that by being well informed we can improve our recovert. You can following the instructions to get in to the chat room here:
http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=757

Without knowing specifically what your problems are, I'll just give you the general link to Supportline. They have a list of problems down the left hand side. Click on any that apply to you - it'll bring up a page with lots of information and relevant resources. See:
http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/depression.php#

Supportline also offer an email service. Eemail [e-mail] - They offer confidential emotional support to Children, Young People and Adults. They also have details of agencies, support groups and counsellors throughout UK.

Also, I know how awful it is to have an Doctor who doesn't understand. If you feel you aren't getting the help you need, remember that you are entitled to ask to see another doctor - they won't ask any questions. Just ask the receptionist.

I'm not familiar with the support available in Ireland, but the citizensadvice.ie website has a list of some major mental health support charities in Ireland. Most have an email address so it may be worth sending off a few emails to ask if they know of any email support services:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/health/mental-health/voluntary_mental_health_organisations

Answer 2

[e-mail]

I know you don't want to talk over the phone but using their email service has helped me in the past.

Unfortunately you won't get an instant response, but should have one within 24 hours.

It might help to put everything down in words, and then you can see the reply tomorrow.

Other than that I'm not sure of any service that you can have an online conversation with - Sorry.

But I do agree that you need to be careful if you decide to enter into IM or emailing, as you never quite know if you're talking to someone who knows what they are talking about, or just messing around..... There are always chat rooms, but again you might get the same, though I have sometimes used them, and on the whole found people using them have been genuine.

Your problems and your life is far too personal and precious to be messed about with.

I'm an advocate of the National Mind Organisation, and there is a lot of guidance that you could read on their website. It might help, so try taking a look.

As someone else said, have you any friends who might help you at the moment. Someone you trust to take you seriously and not take the mickey? That could help a great deal. Or a close family member perhaps?

Good luck, and hope you find something to help you though.

Answer 3

Hi there im in northern virginia so if you want you can talk to me online. Also im sure that if you go on google and type in depression and online support groups that you can find something.
What part of Ireland are you from? I loved it when i was there. I would love to have a good excuse to go back. Good luck to you, feel free to email me if you ever want to just vent. My email is [e-mail]

Answer 4

it is possible to talk to someone at connexions...im 15 and i can. i dont think it matters where you are from cuz they dont ask. http://www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=communicationChannels go here and click on online advisor. however,maybe its best to phone a friend and talk to them or if its really that bad then see a doctor. good luck

Answer 5

people are the only general specie to apply language. Animals talk (dolphins and monkeys are a number of the main stepped forward) yet no by way of forming words and words as in the English language. there's a distinction between communique and language that's why we are on the suitable of the nutrients chain.

Answer 6

the best advice i can offer is the doctor they will help you all they can with putting you in touch with a counsilor you need a proffesional opinion and help as this will help gets things off your chest,can you not talk to a very close friend or a family member rather than on line.xxx

Answer 7

Sorry luv mayb you should speak 2 a close friend it's not good to ask ppl online you never know who u may b talking to hope you sort stuff out
Amanda x

Answer 8

hey sweetie-
you don't have to ring the samaritans you can email them:
[e-mail]

also, the support line are really helpful-you can email them at:
[e-mail]

i've found these both to be incredibly useful-hope this helps, hugs :-)

Answer 9

my answer would be to go to another doctor and ask to be referred to someone. if your doctor wont help then find another....sorry to hear you are so down, i know exactly how you feel and i wish you all the luck in the world... XXX

Answer 10

Im not proffesional.
But i am a listener and do give good advice.
So im here if you need me :).

crazyforsurferguys

thats my yahoo screename