Don't let your debt problems overpower you. Be analytical, creative and realistic to find options that can help you out.
What worked out for somebody else in resolving his economical problems may not be the best choice for you.
Don't feel embarrassed by having financial problems. It could happen to anybody. If you admit you are facing some difficulties, your family and work colleges would be willing to help you in different ways, either by making savings at home or by avoiding you to make unnecessary expenses.
Be frugal. The best way to save is by not expending more than you can really afford.
Elaborate a budget and adhere to it. Don't let money just disappear in your hands. Have a strict control on your expending.
Get an extra income. Every body in the family can help. Teenagers could take a newspaper route to deliver every morning; some members of the family could help couple of hours at a local shop. Those skills you have but probably thought could never use such as painting, writing, teaching some languages or other school subjects could help you to bring home some more money.
Don't be afraid to ask for some advice. Having more options could help you to clarify, organize your ideas and most probably find some strategies to resolve your situation. The answer could be there; just clicking at the right place in the Internet could do wonders for you.