How can I boost my confidence, get rid of stress and rid my depression?

[Linea143]

I am a 16 year old girl with a lot on her plate. My dad was abusive to me and my little brothers when I was little. My mom filed a restraining order on him, but I am upset because we can't have a relationship anymore and I don't get to see him. Now, my grades in school are horrible because my mom has become an alcoholic and I have to take care of the house, her, my brothers, and the pets. I need a job desperately, but I can't find one yet. I need ways to de-stress, boost my confidence, and make me a little less depressed. Any advice or tips?

[VeryBiFun]

Life for you certainly has not been easy. Yet at 16 you are able to be rational and ask these questions. That speaks volumes to how well you are actually doing. Depression is hard to get rid of but one thing to do is set much smaller achievable goals and reward yourself when you meet them.

Remember too that you are NOT the cause of any of this.

There are lots of part time jobs you can have that will give you a sense of accomplishment, boost your confidence, get you out of the house for a little bit each week and allow you to earn some cash to support your family.

I hope this helps.

[Willowlock]

Get a hobbies, something that you can turn to when your feeling that way. Doesn't matter what it is, it'll be the one thing in your life that you can control.

[Linea143]

Yeah! My friends tell me the same thing! I have taken up drawing, crocheting, writing, and just listening to music, but sometimes it just makes me more upset, but most the time it works. Thanks! :)

[Willowlock]

Find things in your life that you can control, focus on those. For example you can't control all the stress in your life but your grades are one thing that you can control. Take hold of your future, those grades are one of the major things that determines your life's path.

[Anonymous]

Spend more time with close friends