I find that reading other's stories helps me cope with things like this, just knowing that there are others who are going through the same things that I am gives me a sense of belonging. As well, writing about your thoughts, or keeping a diary can be an excellent way to vent. Heck, writing poetry can be revealing. I think I have like 300+ Word docs on my pc filled with random stuff. It feels good to get it off your chest. If it seems silly, try it! I usually feel that if something feels silly, then theres a part of you that really wants to do it!
Love has got to be one of the wildest extremes of emotions there is though eh? My god, the highs, the lows, its crazy!
I dunno if posts help when you're going through what you're going through. I know for me when I was 20 it would have been like trying to give advice to a brick wall packed into a nice concrete finish.
Anyways, all I can say is everyone on this website is here for you. Bad day or whatever, we're here. Or atleast I hope we are. First day and all...
TAMPA-BAY, I think you're bang on. I especially like the part about knowing is half the battle. Who knows how many of us have been utterly depressed and not known why. Just fix whatever's depressing you they say. Real simple... if only you knew what the heck was depressing you!