Peer Talk - ConnecTeen

How can I choose to stay alive over choosing to kill myself?? I’m having a really hard time seeing the point in living, please help!!

Posted on October 23, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hello, First, I want to start by saying that we take thoughts of suicide very seriously, and I want to make sure you get the information and support you need to…

How can I become friends with someone who already has a tight friend group?? I am socially anxious so this is very hard for me!

Posted on October 23, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hey, thanks for reaching out to us I know it must be difficult but I am happy that you were brave enough to share. I know it can be hard trying to…

How can I find and set up an appointment with a trauma-specialized therapist or psychologist? Where can I go or call? I want someone who knows about childhood trauma, but I haven’t been able to find any in my hospital’s mental health unit.

Posted on September 19, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hi, thanks for asking this question! I'm really glad that you've chatted in about this. The best place to look would probably be to text, call or email 211, which is…

I need to complete my homework but I don’t because I’m too numb and unmotivated. How can I force myself to do it?

Posted on September 19, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hey, thanks for sending in this question! Doing homework can feel like a chore, especially when it's something you're not interested in. It can be hard to make yourself finish…

Is it bad that I like my self harm scars? Like the way the look??

Posted on September 17, 2019 by ConnecTeen

That's an interesting question! I feel like when it comes to self-harm there are a lot of layers to unpack and it's not just one simple thing. There are so…

How do I prepare myself mentally for the upcoming school year? Thinking about it makes me extremely anxious since I do not have the schedule or the teachers I want.

Posted on September 12, 2019 by ConnecTeen

I am glad that you reached in to us about this! Returning to school can be an incredibly stressful time of year. As you very well know, there are countless things…

How can I make friends outside of school?

Posted on August 27, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Question: How can I make friends outside of school? I have friends who are far from me and my sister is leaving for University soon. I have been volunteering but…

I’m planning to kill myself after my pets pass away. I’ve seen multiple therapists and they do not seem to take me seriously. I’m making a “before I die” list, what should I do before I die? Asking for help is something I’ve already fulfilled.

Posted on August 20, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hey, Thanks for your question. We take questions about suicide very seriously, and I want to make sure you get the information and support you need to make it through…

Why am I suicidal when I have a really good life?? What is wrong with me?? Am I being selfish??

Posted on August 9, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hey, thanks for reaching out to us about this, it definitely isn't an easy topic to discuss. People can experience suicidal thoughts for a multitude of reasons. Asking why…

Can I still call or chat with connecteen even if I’m out of Alberta or Canada??

Posted on August 9, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hi there! ConnecTeen is aimed at serving youth in the Calgary area. With that said, many youth contact us from outside the Calgary area and we still provide them…