Hi ColePatrol. Welcome to Psych Central (PC). Sorry you are suffering from feelings of distress. Any mental illness diagnosed by a professional is more easily treated so the first step is to follow Kaliope's advice and get on some medical program.

A psychiatrist may be a help in terms of identifying what is most challenging and suggesting meds to help provide a stable background for living. A therapist that specializes in your area of challenge can be a help also.

Many people who are actively involved in Psych Central find it helps take them out of their own problems to develop empathy for others. And their problems though still there are more manageable. There are lots of compassionate people here that can make the load lighter by sharing and caring. Feel free to participate actively at Psych Central. http://forums.psychcentral.com

Please feel free to private message me or any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.