Hi Shannon, great to read your post, im 20 and just starting to realize that how i feel maybe isnt normal. i went through some bad times starting around age 16, i dont think i really knew enough to think that i needed help. im so glad for you that you made that first step, and told someone that you needed help. im just trying to take that step now, and im so afraid that people are going to tell me to grow up and stop whining, that everyone has problems. i can relate to how you feel about your parents; my parents try to support me, but i think that they often do more harm than good. email me anytime at pilsburypop@yahoo.com is you need to vent, or whatever. take care of yourself!