I feel really down all the time
I always feel like I'm not good enough and it literally is so hard living. I don't know how to talk to my parents about it.
Depression,Self-esteem
<p>Are you a teen? &nbsp;This is a really hard problem for more teens (and adults) than let on. &nbsp;When I was about 15, I remember asking my parent's friend, Herman, whether life gets any easier when you get older. &nbsp;He said the problems are actually harder, but you gain the ability to deal with them better. &nbsp;I've been an adult a long time now, and that is so true.&nbsp;</p><p>If you need someone to talk to, consider a teacher or a school guidance counselor or someone you respect, maybe in church. &nbsp;If they're good and they don't know how to help you, they may know how to get you to someone who can. &nbsp;</p><p>Also, the idea of not being "good enough" is a common psychological event. &nbsp;In CBT it's called a "core belief," but I call it a "core lie" in my book, Living Yes, a Handbook for Being Human. &nbsp;If you are serious about changing yourself, read about it &nbsp;at www.LivingYes.org and pick up a copy there or on Amazon. &nbsp;</p><p>I hope this was helpful. &nbsp;The future is filled with possibility if we don't prejudge it! &nbsp;~Mark (www.MarkMorrisLCSW.com and www.LivingYes.org)<br></p>