so im kind of a mess. just turned 15 yesterday, mentally ill, just got checked out at the doctor for bulimia and trying to eat without gagging myself, and lgbt. i am nonbinary fem and pansexual :,) do you have any advice for me? life can be hard, especially for someone like me imo.

  • FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website
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    12 hours ago

    Get off the internet and find IRL help. Be that family, friends, and/or a mental health professional. The latter is highly recommended though.

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      Yes, social media will not improve your life. Seek real life friendships and lean into them.

      Also don’t announce you’re a minor on the internet.

      Also you should talk to a real human adult you can trust about these things, like a parent or a teacher or school counselor or doctor, not the internet. The internet on average will not have your best interests at heart.

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        I’ve never understood trying to get help from strangers on the internet. Yeah you might find some decent folks with real advice and help, but generally I wouldn’t bet on it.