i cant stop,

my name is cassie, and i have this problem, i have been lieing since i was 3 and stealing since god knows when, now in 16 and going to high school my 1 st year, i want to start my life out again but these 2 problems have stopped me many times along the way, my family cant trust me nor can most of my friends, and it sucks i want to be the best i can be for them, but its a habit i cant stop. please tell me if theres any thing i can do to help me out of this bad habit, you can hit me up at ( teen speek for you can tell me at) charlotte_pixie***@****, thanks a bunch!

[April2]

Charlotte, this may be bigger than you can tackle on your own. You may need some outside help Sometimes stealing is just as addictive as any other addiction like alcohol or drugs. A lot of people who steal don't even need to, the have the money, they just have the compulsion to do it. I saw a show on this one time. Most of the people who were stealing were very lonely, insecure people. I think you should ask your parents if you can find a therapist who is familiar with this type behavior who can help you. There are many who would accept whatever insurance you have, if not perhaps you can offer to help pay. Let your parents know that you really want to change and are willing to work on it with some help. If they see that you are sincere, they will probably be more willing to help. I wish you the best. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. God bless.