Depression - Teen Support Group

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too old?

deleted_user
deleted_user
i was just wondering , i was upset the other day and said i just wanted peope to believe in me and tell me that it would turn out ok (my teacher once said that)and maybe i would feel more at ease about my studies and life.My mum said i was too old to rely on people and i should basically get a grip. Do you think this is true, at 19? I like to know where things are going, whether im on track, at the moment im in limbo.
deleted_user
deleted_user
nooo theres no such thing as too old!!
its good to have a positive attitude like you have adapted and its great if you cam make sure your on track...dont get yourself hung up about it you've got a great attitude towards it!!
HONESTYis
HONESTYis
You're never too old to rely on people.
People do that everyday, other's just don't realize it.
When you ride the bus, you rely on the bus driver to not crash and get you to your destination on time, for example. So that was just a silly thing to say, in my opinion.
HONESTYis
HONESTYis
Oh, but I think I get what she said more now. Like maybe you need to KNOW you're good (by now) and not trust other people to build up your confidence. So maybe she meant it in a good way. Ha, sorry I didn't think of that the first time around.
deleted_user
deleted_user
sweetie - - i am 42 and still rely on people.... we are human and we need each other to survive... never become so self sufficient that you dont need another person - - it is at that moment that you will stop experiencing the best joy in life - - human companionship
deleted_user
deleted_user
it will turn out okay
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