Belle's Advice Column!!!

[ghostboy]

Yup, the can be sneaky. Some people are afraid of them too...

[.:♥Pandora♥:.]

I know :/ My dad HATED rats until he met mine though. Mother still hates them because of their tail and I can't understand it. I mean, it's just a body part. And to those whom think rats have freaky, hairless, scaly tails well, they do look scaly but they have fur and feel like VELVET lol. I thought they were scary too, until I met Hera, but that's another story and I don't want to spam an advice column with it. Sorry Maximum!

[ghostboy]

Ah, it's okay (at least I think so) You were just helping! I hope your depression goes away Solo!

[.:♥Pandora♥:.]

Me too. If only there was a way to surely make you feel better. -Hugs- We've got your back though.

[ghostboy]

Yup, if you ever need support, check here!

[solo]

OK, here it goes... I've never talked to anyone about this.....
Last year on Christmas Eve, around nine at night, my grandpa had a heart attack and died right in front of me.
Then my mom's cancer came back.
Then my family found out that my 17 year old brother had a hole in his heart the size of two quarters, and he had to get open heart surgery and a pacemaker put in.
My uncle Don, who was VERY close to me, was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the summer. At the end of the summer, he died.
My other brother just got in a car crash and got his neck and back messed up.
A young classmate of mine died in his sleep from an unknown heart condition.
One of my cousins was completely paralyzed in a car crash, and his dad has just been diagnosed with a liver problem and he won't live much longer.
My great grandma died suddenly last week.
One of my uncles passed away two months ago.
This, and lots more stuff, all happened between last Christmas eve and today. Since last Christmas, I changed a lot. I became more distant and depressed, I spent more time alone than with my family. And then I just stopped being able to cry. This sounds weird, but I couldn't cry when my uncle Don died. I wanted to, so badly but... I just couldn't. I began to feel sad all the time. I never talk to anyone about how I feel, not to my closest friends, not even to my parents. I feel like there's something wrong with me, but I can't tell anyone that. My friends and family all think I'm a happy, normal person, when in reality, I'm depressed and hurt inside. This took a lot for me to tell somebody else about this. I just feel so horrible all the time. I used to be a social, bubbly person, but now I like to spend most of my time alone and in my room, drawing. I'm not suicidal or emo or anything, it's not like I need medication, I just feel so... left out. Empty. Stressed. Like I can't feel anything but sadness. Could you please help me?

You sound depressed. Luckily, your not suicidal, which lowers the chance of a doctor saying you need medication. Do you have a pet? If so, talk and cuddle with them, they always understand your sadness, and give you tons of support. If not, maybe think about adopting a kitten or puppy from your local shelter, they need support as much as you. Hobbies help too... I hope this helped!

I agree with this but, hince my username, I must suggest something other than a cat or dog. I have both a greatly love them but they seem to be the focus of the world. If you do not oppose to them there are also hundreds of rats that need homes. My dogs and cat listen to my problems and understand, but they also sometimes lose focus. One of my rats however, Hera just sits on my shoulder and stares at me with the sweetest, understanding expression and to some things I believe she can relate to she actually nods! Ananie, my other rat can make me laugh when I cry just by how silly she is. I spent hours every day alone with my rats after my grandma died and they really helped.

Thanks and yes, I have two dogs. One of the dogs we got three months ago, and I have felt less depressed since we got her. Both of our dogs were shelter pets. It's nice to have someone who loves you and doesn't judge you. They have helped me through a lot

[ghostboy]

I'm really glad to hear that! So it's been getting a bit better?

[solo]

Yes... I mean, every once in a while I feel normal. Really happy again, not just faking it. But most of the time when I'm tired or sick, or I'm bogged by homework, that's when I go in my room and be with my dogs. They are always happy to be with me, no matter what happens.
And thank you guys You are all so sweet

[Maryritai]

NP,where just here to help.

[.:♥Pandora♥:.]

NP,where just here to help.

One, it's We're** Two, you didn't help her.