Peer Talk - ConnecTeen

I don’t see an answer to my question, do you always answer within 3-5 business days?

Posted on July 20, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Thanks for your question. We work hard to make sure that all questions that are submitted to Peer Talk are answered and posted back to the main page within 3-5…

Is it necessary for me to cover my self harm cuts/scars?

Posted on July 19, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Thanks so much for the question. We understand that cuts and scars can be hard to deal with, especially when going through difficult situations. However, it is not necessary to…

I like self-harming but I’m wondering how do I stop if I don’t have any reason or motivation to?

Posted on July 19, 2017 by ConnecTeen

When going through tough times, it’s normal to look for different ways to cope with or forget the pain and emotions that they’re going through and feeling. Self-harm is one…

I anticipate something bad happening when good things happen in my life because of my mental health problems. How should I get over this feeling?

Posted on July 17, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Feeling good can definitely be hard when you’ve been struggling for a long time and I can see that you’re having trouble approaching the feeling, which is totally understandable. After…

Is it ever okay to just give up? Like give up on life and just kill myself?

Posted on July 17, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Hi, thanks so much for asking this question. We are often so caught up in our day to day lives that we sometimes forget to talk about our emotions, feelings,…

I feel like suicide is the only answer. What do I do?

Posted on July 7, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Thanks for reaching out to us, this is a really great first step in talking about what you're dealing with. The pain you're going through can be extremely overwhelming, and…

How do I get over the guilt I feel about my mental illness?

Posted on July 4, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Thank you for reaching out for help today! It's understandable how you are thinking that everything is good at home, though still you are struggling with mental health and…

Why do I like self-harming?

Posted on July 4, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Thank you for asking us this question. Self-harm can be a tough thing to talk about, and we're really glad you reached out to us about it. Unfortunately, we…

I’m getting bullied so bad that I’m starting to feel like nobody cares about me. What should I do?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by ConnecTeen

It's extremely hard to deal with bullying everyday, especially when you're stuck in that environment. It is absolutely wrong for kids to be bullying you, especially since they are telling…

How should I handle conflict with my friends and family better?

Posted on June 24, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That's is a really great question, recognizing that you need to find a way to deal with conflict better is a very healthy realization. Thank you for asking this! As…