im 17, im good on the outside, and sad on the inside..not totally sure why?

Question

I have had my fair share of "break downs" for no reason...and im 17 and a senior at a great high school. I have everthing going for me, nothing is wrong in my house , i get along with my parents, i make good grades, i have alot of friends....but why do i literally get a feeling that life is pointless and that im just living life...to live it and to get by..but not enjoy it. Its really making me depressed because i see all these shows, and i see all these people with families..and i want that to be me..but i dont see it happening. Im always scared of death and dieing, and I have just been feeling down about life lately this year.
I havent really enjoyed doing many things that i used to do with my friends etc...i have lightheadedness for the past year and I think that is causing my depression feeling that Im going to pass out and Ij ust cant enjoy stuff anymore...please help me guys your the only ones I go to get real help...right now. please help....

Answer 1

i think you should go see a doctor and get tested for depression.........thats the only way i see your life getting "better"

Answer 2

Depression hits all people whether their situation is good or not. It is a chemical imbalance in the brain. You don't have to have something on the outside causing the depression. It's normal for teenagers to feel scared about their futures as this is the time you are supposed to decide what you want to be and you may not know yet what you want to do. You could talk to a counselor at school or to your family doctor. There are tests you can take to determine if you do suffer from depression. Medication can help make a great difference. I know I have had depression for years and it started in my early teens. I became agoraphobic. (afraid of leaving the house) It's no way to live so I hope you get some help. There is no longer the stigma of having a mental illness. Get help and start enjoying life again !!!

Answer 3

You know I went through this shortly after graduation. You feel terrible but nothing is wrong in your life. I went to my doctor about it finally after months of dealing with it. He ran some tests and I had a major chemical imbalance, I got on a prescription medicine and vitamin shots and all that emptiness went away. Try talking to your doctor about it especially if you don't tell your parents, you are old enough to go to the doctor on your own and determine the problem before revealing it to anyone else. By law your doctor will also keep it confidential. This is the best time of your life right now so make sure you fix this so you can get back to being an awesome SENIOR!! Before you know it you'll be having your 10 year reunion like I'm about to.

Answer 4

God bless that you came on here for help.



Please ask your mom or dad if they or any other their family members ever suffered depression. They should tell you.



Yes, it is abnormal, and many people suffer from it. I suggest going into counseling, and getting medication. Be careful the meds will take at least 6 weeks to work, so have a family member be there for you when you want to talk and a counselor when you have appointments.



If you suffer this everyday day in and out, and it NEVER goes away it is serious depression, and DON"T leave it alone. It can and will kill you. I had a friend that started feeling lightheaded and had 2 nervous breakdowns, and she said if she didn't take medication the depression would kill her. Don't be scared.



God bless you always and hope u are better.

Answer 5

You may have a phobia. One of the most likely

is agoraphobia (going out of the house, for fear you will fall down and they will call ambulance and you will be embarrassed) the best way to overcome a phobia is to confront your fear and go out with a trusted friend who will not reveal your inner secrets. Whatever problem you have, it is likely to pass as you get older and you mature. If you do fear that you will pass out (have a panic attack), you want to do it on your own turf, in your own bedroom where you are safe and can lie down. you may need to see a doctor and get some mild low dose anti-anxiety pills. Tell your doctor what's going on and let him make the call. If you are just depressed, why not volunteer a few hours at a children's' hospital or a veteran's hospital. Your

self-esteem will shoot up immensely once you find out how much you can help. they never ever

stop saying thank you for every little thing that you do. I hope this has been of some help!



Seventeen is not the time to give up- it's just the time to start doing something wonderful with your life.You have much to look forward to.

Answer 6

I know how you feel, and I know you've heard this line before, but most people feel like that at one point or another. Most sources will tell you to talk to a doctor, a counselor, or some other adult you trust. But I also know that I wouldn't talk to any of those people if I was in your situation, I doubt I'd even talk to my close friends. But I do know that these kinds of feelings can lead to very destructive and dangerous behaviour. Please realize that hurting yourself (taking un-necessary medications, cutting, or starving yourself) will not solve any problems. Whatever is bugging you, realize it has no power over you. As far as a solution to your general depression, give your life a meaningful purpose. I know this may sound crazy, but give yourself an ultimate goal. It could be to devote all of your free time to getting into college, join a futbol (soccer) team, learn another language, get involved more in your church, or join the military. I know this sounds somewhat crazy, but think of something that will give your life true meaning (not that is dosn't already, don't EVER think you life is pointless). Hope this helps!

Answer 7

first of all, what u see on tv...just completely ignore it...tv likes to make things look really pretty when they arent...(sometimes they are accurate but mostly not) anyways...normal feelings...i fear death and i do see ur point on what exactly is the point of living...you know, u work, then die...basically...hopefully between that time u do enjoy yourself...i guess thats the goal of life, enjoy every moment u can! maybe ur depressed b/c of life after high school, maybe, but u cant worry about that. you need to keep a positive attitude, go to college if that is what u want (there are so many things u can do there, the possibilities are limitless) just set goals and go for them...and again you might think whats the point, right? were gonna die....well, yeah....what can i say...but u cant thing so much about that or u will have a nervous breakdown...i know, ive had a few of those lately thinking about those things...my parents just got a divorce and im living in the attic of my aunts house w/ two cousins (both girls) im telling you, things couldnt get any worse...lol...my dad is in PA and my mom in PR getting her nursing license...so im in NJ alone w/ my aunt...well, this isnt about me...but u know what works for me...lol, sry...if you need to cry, dude, just let it all out...it doesnt have to be in front of anyone, it can be in your room at night...for me, crying relieves so much stress...i just cry, think positive things and all the stuff i want to happen in the future...and im telling u it works...and it isnt a sign of weakness...everyone cries...but do what feels good for you.



by the way, im also 17, and i also get good grades...oh yeah...lol...and im going thru a lot of sh!t right now...things i thought would be happening. but thru it all, i have kept a positive attitude and ive been handling it ok...



if u need more couseling...yeah, just contact me!



god, i should be a psychologist...i love helping ppls...

Answer 8

You're not happy. Even if you're life seems great, its obviously not, you're missing something. I know how you feel, (16) sometimes I feel like that, I have a wonderful family, great friends..but I sometimes feel really, depressed. Then I think about what I want out of my life, the future. I want to travel all over, and fall in love , have kids, become an artist and write a book. You see? You need to think about what makes you happy, and what you want from life! Whatever you do don't give up on yourself. Just remember everything happens for a reason, and even if you do feel down, don't just sit there and sulk, do something about it, figure out why and fix it, you can fix it, but you have to want to in order too.

Answer 9

You can still suffer from depression even if everything around you seems fine. If you want, you could see a doctor, but I personally stay away from the whole prescription medication thing.



Getting proper sleep, eating healthy non-processed food, and getting at least an hour of exercise per day stabilizes the chemicals in your brain.



Give it a try. Also, don't forget that as a teeanger, you do have alot of chemical goings-on in your body. It could just be normal hormones.



I wish you the best.

Answer 10

Hello, I'm 17, too. Maybe you are thinking about everything too much. . .Now, don't get depressed because of those "scripted" families. You have your own, and you yourself said you are fine with your life (great high school, lots of friends, you have everything going for you.) Maybe you are not enjoyinh anything because you think you are depressed. When you feel this way, maybe try thinking "Why do I feel this way? Why aren't I happy being with my friends?" That might help. Now, if things really start to get serious, I suggest talking to your parents and then discussing a plan of action to get you out of it. Good luck!

Answer 11

I feal that way too. i feal like my life is pointless. everything bad has happened to me though. I have NOTHING going for me! my dad went to prison a couple of months ago for ilegal drugs, my brothers started smoking and got me smoking, my mom is really depressed, I am just now gettting over anorexia, I've done drugs, and I was in the hurricane katrina. Still trying to get over that; terrible time it was! I moved to Illinois this year and I hav no friends at school. everyone thinks Im weird! I just hate life and think it has not point! I would like to hear some responces to this question to because i am in kind of the sam position as u but worse.

Answer 12

It does seem that you are going through some serious depression and it also sound like ur not completely sure Y this is happening?Maybe it's coming from ur subconscious mind that could explain why. Not too get all weird on you and everything but pay attention too Ur dreams because believe it or not during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement(dream time)) stage of your sleep you are working through ur subconscious which is triggering all of your deep emotions or stuff u may or may not be aware of so pay strong Attn to those...also think real hard about what may be bothering you.Maybe your anxious about graduation and what your going to do about it..are you going to college? Are you going too live up to all of those HIGH expectations that ppl believe your capable of?...try too get to know yourself and it WILL come up.

Dr. Alexander

Answer 13

My eigth grade and ninth grade year i suffered similar symptons as you. It all happened right after my mom's boyfriend got into a car accident. I was put under a lot of stress during that time and the day i found out about his car accident i went to the bathroom, cause i was feeling sick, but as i reached for the light switch, i felt light headed and passed out.

I thought it was because i was sick and under stress, but then it happened again in my room then once more in the middle of class. And during that time i was extremely depressed.

I'm better right now but at times it comes back. I think it's related to stress and maybe we handle it differently then everyone else. You said it's your senior year and i guess that could be extremely stressful at times.



I'm not complettely sure. I don't know anything about you really but maybe what i have just typed may open a door.

Answer 14

Hi,

You seem depressed. See your doctor and explain your feelings to him or her. Depression is a real illness that can be situational (e.g. caused by the existential crisis you seem to be having, or other changes in your life) or related to other factors like hormones. Your doctor should be able to help. There are anti-depressant drugs that have really changed things for the better for many people. You should look into what kind of therapies (including drug therapy) can help get you through this and on to a happier, more settled part of your life.



Believe me, things will get better. We just want you to make it there.

Answer 15

I am also 17 and love my life most of the time.

I too am sometimes depressed for no particular

reason but I manage to get along with the

help of my friends. If your depression is

severe, you should see a doctor. Otherwise,

if you ever need to talk to someone and

just need someone to listen, feel free to

contact me. Hope you feel better!

Answer 16

I was feeling like a sad old person when I had depression all through high school, I remember feeling allot like you do now. Sometimes our brains need some help getting rid of toxins and getting the right minerals for healthy stress release. Lots of people suffer from depression, and its great you are wanting something better, you deserve a better quality of life. I was cured from my depression with a simple all natural mineral supplement. I could hardly believe it. It was like a dark cloud was lifted off my head. There are specific minerals that will work best for depression and I know where to get them. The supplements are inexpensive, easy to take and have no negative side effects.



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Answer 17

I think that your doing what we all go through at one point or another, take a deep breathe and enjoy every single day, live life to the fullest, dont waste worrying on the unknown,..... Also it sounds like you need to talk to someone that you trust, which I know is hard but it might help, just remember you can get through this.......

Answer 18

your young. we all go thru stages in life.you have a need that is not being fullfiled, there is an imbalance, make sure you eat right,no junk foods. maybe take a vitimin mineral formula, make sure you excersize, make yourself laugh at life,there is a god a spirit of god and a soul that is within you, know that, ask the spirit of god to come into you, with faith, and it will start to work in you miracles, changeing you thoughts and emotions, there is nothing to fear from death if have faith in god,that pure faith, as a mustard seed has, knowing that has helped me thru a lot . it has nothing to do with religion. the spirit of god dwells in each of us, you must ask though for it to come thru, prehaps there is a chemical imbalance, wait a while, if your bad feelings don t go away . an anti depressant medicine might be good for a while, I will pray for you , learn from all this, life is a learning experiance, look at it like that, even if it all looks are feels bad, I praise god for every thing,get a book on positive thinking.take life one day at a time,I wish you well.

Answer 19

i grew to become into 17 as quickly as I joined the army; i did no longer turn 18 till after i finished boot camp. It grew to become into the superb determination that i'd desire to have made on the time. I have been primary to quite a few faculties (USC, u.s. and CSUN). I had some scholarship funds, yet my mum and dad and that i'd have had to scrape to conceal training. I knew, whether, that I wasn't waiting for college. I pulled decent grades in HS with minimum attempt. I had no theory what analyzing incredibly entailed. i've got faith that i'd have lasted approximately 3 semesters formerly failing out. somewhat, I went into the army and served 4 years on lively accountability. I travelled to places that I had on no account heard of and grew to become into given important accountability interior a twelve months. as quickly as I went to college at age 22, I knew what i needed to do and the thank you to pass approximately doing it. that is purely 4 years of your life. you will strengthen up lots and have some large memories once you're "previous". you will choose the possibility to verify and do issues that maximum individuals on no account get to do. earnings from some time, have exciting and sturdy success!

Answer 20

senior in highschool, unsure of why they are depressed, not hanging out with friends, things are not going right anymore? Probably because you found out something about yourself that you don't truly like? Sounds a lot like a realization of a lifestyle change...? Do you have thoughts or feelings towards members of the same sex? If you do and you think it is wrong that's what could be causing your dilemma. The only reason why I ask is because what is happening to you is what the normal first step of 'coming out' is.

Answer 21

It could have a lot to do with your hormones, you know. 17 is a very hard time. You may have some chemical changes going on inside you. If you get along with your parents you need to go to them and talk to them!!!! Please don't wait. Do it as soon as possible. Show them what you wrote, if you have to, so they will understand how you really feel. You could see a physician, it could be something physical.

Answer 22

It's part of being a teenager. There is nothing wrong with feeling this way. Just know that it will pass and you will be happy.

Answer 23

Start living your life so that it makes you happy. When you get depressed you can always look around and see those who don't have what you have and are still very happy.

Answer 24

Dear Brent, I don't know why you are feeling like you are feeling right now but my gut feeling is that what you are feeling is part of the maturing process.



Life is not pointless however there are times in our lives that do seem pointless. Reaching the end of childhood and facing the beginning of adulthood can be a very intimidating thing.



You mention family and school but you don't mention a relationship with your Creator. Do you pray and tell Him exactly what you are telling strangers on Yahoo Answers? Do you have a church home?



Are you familiar with the song Jesus Loves Me? I often sing that when I am feeling down but I adapt it to myself or to a person that I am praying about. Will you join me now by putting your own name in and sing it over and over when you are feeling down. I am going to be singing Jesus Loves Brent, this evening and again tomorrow. Jesus really does love you, Brent. He has a wonderful purpose for your life and He is eager for you to draw near to Him and discuss your interests and JOYs as well as your sadness with Him. I'm also going to sing Jesus Loves Savannah while I'm at it. Thank you so much for sharing your

feeling tonight, Brent.



The Father's Love Letter is something that has helped me through lots of very depressing times in my life and I have shared it with many others who have also found much comfort from it.



The Cry of a Father’s Heart from Genesis to Revelation



Father’s Love Letter



My Child …

You may not know me, but I know everything about you

Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways ……. Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered

Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image ……. Genesis 1:21

In me you live and move and have your being ……. Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring ……. Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived …. Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation ……. Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake ……. Psalm 139:15-16

For all your days are written in my book ……. Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live ... Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made ……. Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother’s womb ……. Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born ……. Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know me

John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love …1 John 4:18

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you ……. 1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father

1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect Father ……. Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand

James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope

Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love ……. Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore ... Psalm 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing ……. Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you ……. Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession ……. Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul

Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things

Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me

Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart

Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires ……. Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine

Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart … Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes

Revelation 21:3-4

And I’ll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth

Revelation 21:4

I am your Father and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus

John 17:23

For in Jesus my love for you is revealed ……. John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being ……. Hebrews 1:3

And He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you ... Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins

2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled

2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you

1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love

Romans 8:32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me

1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again

Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I’ll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen … Luke 15:7

I have always been Father and will always be Father

Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is … Will you be my child? ……. John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you ……. Luke 15:11-31



… Love Your Dad

Almighty God





Father Heart Communications Written by Barry Adams Copyright 1999

Visit the interactive website at www.FathersLoveLetter.com

Answer 25

yeah, strange things happen in you brain when you are 17 - its the last phase of your growth - it will be over till you are 19 :) i promise.

Answer 26

tell your parents and try to get on some depression meds. also are you trying to live the perfect life and always please other? maybe thats the reason why you are so unhappy. good luck sweetie -Amanda

Answer 27

Because you ARE 17. Wait it out...it'll be over soon.

Answer 28

Slap yourself in the face right now.

Get over it and move on with your life.

Answer 29

i ahve the same thing