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Feeling hollow and almost depressed, but I don't know why?
15/f
Hi everybody, lately I've been feeling kinda down about myself. I'm empty and aching and I don't know why, to quote Simon & Garfunkel... Usually during the day I'm happy, but at night I feel hollow and foolish and almost depressed. It's like all my dreams I know will never come true, every bad memory and every mistake I made hover over my heart and haunt me. I feel alone and unaccomplished, like I'm stuck in a rut and life is meaningless. I've been single my whole life, and a shy person without much of a social life, but I've always been content with my position. I don't like fitting in, I want to be different, and do something amazing with my best friends so we'll be remembered long after we're gone, like George Washington or John Lennon. But I know that it'll be hard and probably won't happen. I really don't understand my emotions, what should I do? Also, I DO NOT want to kill myself, and I've never self-harmed, smoked, done any drugs, etc. I'm just a student, really, it's my main priority. What should I do? Who should I talk to? Thank you for reading my ramble, I appreciate any answers.
Note: I am on an antibiotic for acne but the doctor didn't mention any side-affects.
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'It's like all my dreams I know will never come true...'
Well by making that statement you're not putting yourself off to a good start are you? Sometimes people get into a funk when they feel that there's nothing left as if there is a box and you can't reahc outside of the box. I've had those moment and I still do to this day. It's hard think of anything other than being negative and looking at all the stuff in your life that's not going right. What I try to do is focus on the things I am doing right and listen to the people who are being positive and support me. I don't listen to people that put me down or have something to criticize. I'm not interested in what people ahve to say about me. It's about feeling comfortable in my own skin and being able to feel good about myself. You need to start thinking positive. Start setting goals that can lead up to your dream. Try accomplishing the goals every year and do your best. Try your best and that is the only thing anyone can ask for. The sky is the limit. You are the only person that is holding yourself back from your goals and dreams.
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Hate to sound like a mom but, at that age with all the hormones and changes and everything, it is natural to feel emotional, down and helpless. But it is important to understand that this is just part of growing up, and it is YOUR choice to make sure these emotions aren't permanent. You are a good young lady, as we both know most teenagers your age are doing all sorts of improper things. So good on you for holding your ground and not falling for the majority.
Back to your emotions, do you have a close friend that you can talk to? Sometimes it is hard to find a friend that you can talk to about everything, especially the deep stuff. So, if there isn't a friend to talk to about your feelings then, is there a school counselor? They are pretty helpful.
When I was about your age and was all confused, I used to write a lot. So find something therapeutic for yourself, something that puts your emotions in a positive direction, not the direction right now as they are negative and don't help at all. Take things one step at a time and start problem solving any issues you may have. If you want to make a difference in the world and forever be remembered, work towards that. It's never to late or too soon to start! Start now and you'll be one step ahead! ;)
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