Pat's Answer

Hello, welcome to Ask Pat.

It seems that you have been struggling with negative emotions and you can’t remember the last time you were happy. This is making you wonder what the point of life is.

Exhaustion is very understandable when you are going through difficult emotions. You feel as if you cannot go on. It makes sense you may feel this way because you said there is no one you can talk to, without feeling as if you are bothering them.

We want to let you know that we are concerned that you are feeling so awful and do not know where to turn. Well done for contacting us, you are always able to reach out to us when you find yourself a bit stuck. As well as this, you have the right to talk to a trusted adult. This might be your parent or guardian or someone like a teacher, relative or your GP. It is the adults in your life responsibility to look after you to get you the help and support that you need. When it is professional help you think you would like, this is possible by speaking to your GP or contacting an organisation like www.jigsaw.ie. You have the right to get help and support with how you are feeling.

On our Childline website you may find some resources that are of interest to you, like our article on feelings and emotions www.childline.ie/feelings-and-emotions/ . As always, Childline is here 24-hours a day, 7 days a week for you. You can get in contact with us to talk about things further by free-phoning us at 1800 66 66 66, texting us at 50101 or chatting online at www.childline.ie. Childline offers you the space to talk about whatever you choose. We will not judge you for your thoughts, feelings or actions. 

For now, mind yourself. We hope you manage to open up to someone about what you’ve been feeling. Remember, you do not have to go through this bad time on your own. Childline is always here for you.

Take care of yourself,

Pat