hi - i just want to let you know it doesnt always last forever, i had the same exact problems going on in my life for quite some type at around the same ages u described. i put my family, freinds, and myself through absolute hell for quite some time, even into adulthood somewhat, i was on every drug imaginable, and every new one that would come out always seemed to be toted as the new miracle drug that would be the answer. its embarrassing now for me to really go into detail about cutting myself and all that, but at the time it was so easy for me to do, currently i take no meds whatsoever and am maried with children, and have been very successsful in the working world (knock on wood)... i have so much more to tell you but will do so via an email or whatever option this site allows, i just want to point out that your situation is not hopeless as frustrating as it may seem, i am living proof, when i look back now it really doesnt seem like that big a deal to me, because i am secure with myself and all that, even with the scars...