HELP, . . . . I AINT Dr.Phill

All of my friends are alwyas asking me for advice and always talking to me about their problems, i am a really good friend b/c friendship means a lot to me, but when i have something to talk about about my own problems no body can help me, but i am always able to help them with theirs, . . . i aint dr.phill, . . . what do i do? i need somebody also!

You should be happy that so many people come to you for advice, don't sweat it just find someone you can go to for advice. and also have you ever thought that mabe they go to you because you are wiser than they are

^True that, it can be really difficult to find good friends who both give and take equally. But before you ditch your friends or find "better ones" at least try talking to them and telling them how you feel. Nobody can change if they don't know what it is they should change.

And Britt's comment was one of the most mature on here. Contrary to popular belief, parents can be some of the best listeners. A lot of parents await the day with excitement when their child will come and talk to them about their life.

I have the same problem,my husband calls me Dear Abby but I really don`t mind I `m glad people see me as someone they can trust.It is nice when you meet someone who takes the time to give as well as take.

Be happy that your friends trust you so much. Not everyone is cut out for advice giving. Don't sweat it to much. If you need someone to talk to then there are student advice club things and always good ol' P&Q.

In all honesty, sounds like they aren't being a true friend in return and are pawning you off.. that sux..and people are like that, its reality and at times, reality sucks. I'm here to listen anytime. AIM: Luvs2Write16@AOl.com.

God bless you,

Michelle-age 19, have had ups and downs constantly throughout my life, especially mood swings.. ::Sighs:: It makes us better people though! :)
http://www.rippedwallet.com/michellen2008

Dr. Phill gives crap advice anyway.

again, i'm with britt.
oh, how she seems to be wise in the ways of the world.

in another sense, you really shouldnt dwell on self centered qualities. we're all self centered, some just expose it more openly then others. find your balance, a friend who will always be with you through everything no matter what.. and for the serious stuff, i agree, go to your rents.
you'll never find an entire group of friends who arent more concerened about their life then your's. but there's always at least one person willing to be there for you through everything.
start over and look for it. get invovled.

x

I've found myself in a simmalar situation. I have problems of my own and some of them are forever on my mind and I can't explain how much I worry about them all day, bur for some reason I allways, when one of my friends has a problem, I drop everything( all of my problems, what ever im doing at the time EVERYTHING) Like the other day my friend had a problem with her boyfriend, soon to be husband, and I could just tell that something was wrong, so it was in Algebra, and I just took all of my work, stopped it, I didn't even think about what was going on in my life, I just listend to her and gave her my prospective and helped as best I could, and for that little time that I helped her, I really felt good, because I wasn't thinking about how bad things were in my life. And I felt good for helping a friend.

Is that a good thing? I guess that it is kindof a good qualitey but in away it's bad. I don't know, someone help, give me your ideas.?

That is how things are with me, i really like helping other people but there are things that i gotta talk to people about, and i cant go to my parents, because things are so messed up between them and me. they are devorced and live far away from me i live with my grandparents. i cant talk to my dad b/c he will send me to my moms house then she will send me to texas for a military school! i cant do that! both my parents get mad with a lot of things that i do, like i cant do anything right, i always disapoint them in some sort of way, and i cant help it! what do i do?

OUCH
xx