Depression
I don’t know what to do, I want to talk about my feelings for other girls…
Hi Emily,
Dealing with your sexual identity at such a young age can be difficult for you, your family and your friends. Family often think it can’t happen to them. Friends can be okay with it one day, then not on another.
You should be proud that you are ... Read more.
Depressed – is it my gender identity?
Ken,
Thank you for reaching out and taking it upon yourself to talk with someone, sometimes the only thing someone really needs is an outlet to talk themselves through their own questions.
Gender identity can be a complicated concept to wrap your head around, and there are no clear cut ... Read more.
I have suffered a lot in my country of origin, now I suffer too in my country of adoption
Dear Henry,
I'm not very familiar with the Netherlands and don't speak Dutch, which is making it difficult to find the information you seek, but I'm sure there are resources there designed to help you face your particular situation. If you understand Dutch, I have a list of websites that may ... Read more.
I want to be a boy, but I don’t want my parents to throw me out!
Dear Natsuda,
I really commend you for coming forward with this question, and I think you are doing the right thing in being honest with yourself about these tricky issues.
I am concerned that you mentioned you are depressed. Are you eating and sleeping normally? Are you able to concentrate on your ... Read more.
Depression, cutting and facing your parents about bisexuality
Hello Kelsey,
I can see how this must be such a difficult and confusing time for you.
The most important thing is that you were brave enough to ask for help.
That is such a huge step to take. Most adults can't even do that.
Therapy does take time. And finding a therapy that ... Read more.
Loneliness
This poem is about how lonely you can feel in this world even if your surrounded by others and how others don’t take the time to smile or say hello or give you a hug.
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I am gay and I am criticized in my country-help me!
Hello!
Thank you for your question. I believe there are many other young people in a similar situation in Africa, the Emirates, China and other countries where free speech and human rights are a challenge.
According to Amnesty International and other groups concerned with social and human- based issues, I found that ... Read more.
I have difficulty coming out
Hi Drue,
Thank you for your question or, rather, multiple questions! I'll start with your statement of “I wish I were a man….so I could find that girlfriend/partner I've always dreamt about.” Perhaps it would be helpful for you to look at these types of thoughts and feelings and spend some ... Read more.
I’m always depressed, I feel alone
Jasmeet,
Your question seams to be beyond just sexual orientation, you bring elements of depression and psychological health to your question.
We at Alterheros are an educational website about sexual orientation and sexual diversity. We strongly recommend that people facing difficult situations in their life like depression be diagnosed and helped or ... Read more.
Depression
Definition: Depression is a mood disorder marked by low spirits, which can affect someone for two weeks, a couple of years or be a chronic condition. This illness is a direct result of a chemical imbalance between serotonin and norpherine, both of which are located in the brain. These chemicals are the transmitters of electrical [...]
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