Depression - Teen Support Group

Teen depression is marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. Depression can be a temporary response to many situations and stresses. Teens may be more susceptible to depression due to the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, and conflicts with parents as they become more independent.

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hckyguy35 02/11/2011

Another Valentines day coming up, or as I like to call it, another day of depression and sadness. In all my twenty years, I have never had a girlfriend, or even a valentine, on valentines day. The closest I have ever come, was the day before Valentines day. I was about to go out and get a valentines day present when she called me and told me she was dumping me. I couldn't believe it. Broke my heart. And this year is going to be especially bad. For the first time, I am going to be the only one single in my family when Valentines day rolls around. Both my 18 year old and my 15 year old brothers have girlfriends. I can understand how Alex(18) can have a girlfriend on Valentines, but Nathan(15)? How does that work? Makes me feel just horrible. Like I am not worth anything to anyone. I hate Valentines day.... just hate it.... :'(

deleted_user 02/11/2011

I'm sorry. Feeling alone is awful. :(

BUT, you seem like a nice enough guy by the paragraph you wrote. You're certainly not ugly. And regardless of any of these things, you have worth. I'm sorry you feel lonely, but know that someday you will have a wonderful person to share your life with and love forever. Just keep that in mind... I know it feels like eternity, but don't lose hope! She's out there. Somewhere. And when you find her, she'll be worth the time you spent waiting.

Best wishes for you!

drwho546 02/12/2011

look hun, i have never had a real bf for my past 17 years, only lived a fake lie with some online weirdo...lol but that doesnt count...so u boy was luckier to even have a partner in the first place!

that girl is a real bitch to leave u on that day...but hey life is full of bitches! so let it go...ur one tough handsome guy, u totally dont need to remember that shit every once in a while...anyways, its her loss not urs!

being single isnt really that bad...when ur in a relationship ur emotions are the ones which are CONTROLLING U...but now u have got a WHOLE mind to enjoy ...so dude take the chance...ur gonna lose it sooner or later! it ==> ur mind!

hmm what else...i guess valentines real aim is to enjoy some romantic time with the girl whom U LUV...if u havent found ur luv yet then no need to feel so sad, ur gonna find it "soon i hope", ur not missing anythin here!

and ur brothers...come on maybe they have girls just because they want to have girls...not because they totally found their other half! I kno MANY GIRLS who are ready to get into a relationship even if they didnt feel the "luv"...not every relationship is a true, real, eternal one!

Cheer up, i kno its hard, i am not gonna act as if i dont long for a relationship myself, lol...but i am HELL NO going to depress myself for something I CANT CONTROL! buddy enjoy every second of ur life, dont over think about anythin...seriously life is good! (hug)

Wk22 02/12/2011

Same here... I've had several girlfriends in the past, but never on valentines day. Me and my girlfriend recently broke up and i still like her. I go to college in Long Island, she lives back in NH. I had been really nice to her hoping things would get better, and the day I went out to buy her some valentines day candy, I find out that night that she went out and hung out with some other guy. Come to find out he likes her, and then I asked her and she likes him. Valentines day is awful. Especially this year.

deleted_user 02/12/2011

Hey, hold on. Look, I'm 17, and I've never even kissed anyone. My twin sister (we don't look allke...franternal twins and she got the looks) has had 5-6 botfriends in the past 2-3 years, and I haven't even had one almost. I've decided to change that, this Valentine's Day I'm asking out this guy I like, and I hop ehe likes me too. But there's no way I'm going to let another one go by without doing anything to change it!
You seem like a nice guy, so don't let anyone look you by. Make a grand gesture, go for someone you like, or try something you wanted to do but didn't have the guts for. If you don't have anyone to love on this day, then change it and love yourself! I'll bet there are a million great things about you, and tons of girls who like you, just show everyone that you're fearless, and that you're out there, and ready to sweep some lucky girl off her feet!! Don't let this day go by with you stuck on STOP... Push GO!!!!

hckyguy35 02/13/2011

I would try to change things. Really, I would much rather change my situation than just live with it, but there is nothing I can do to change it. All the girls my age have all gone of to college. I really don't know anyone else around me, and so I have no baises to try and find someone. It's so hard. I wanted to go to a singles party last night, but I already had a previous commitment. Now I don't have any time and no one who might like me back. Just sucks.

deleted_user 02/13/2011

Nothings just going to change. It's hard, I totally get that. Most likely, I'm going to be rejected by the guy I like, but I'm going to try anyway. You can always try meeting people during community events, and volunteering. Plus, there's all of us, complete strangers, and not only do we understand, but we're rooting for you. So there has got to be people around you who find you worth it. Start out just making new friends, ease into it. When you feel down, we'll be here to get you back up, but don't give up. Every person needs someone else, and there's a girl out there who needs you, and she's getting to you as fast as she can.

drwho546 02/13/2011

I still dream of a world with nothin but asexual ppl...lol...
if that has ever happened...life would be worry free!
:)

deleted_user 02/13/2011

It would be simpler, but then our species would die out... 0_o
And we'd miss out on all sorts of fun ;D
Oh wow, I'm just terrible sometimes!! Lmao

drwho546 02/13/2011

Well ur right...actually I believe that the ultimate aim of sex is breeding...thats why all of the things that relate to it, like relationships and dating are interesting AT THE BEGINNIN...lol

deleted_user 02/20/2011

You just haven't met the right girl yet. Just keep waiting, the right girl will come along someday :) x

Beckay 02/20/2011

Being alone is the worst and I always fear valentines day because I only have one brother n he's happily in a relationship and my parents r 2gether, and my friends r wit people 2, and theres me with no-one. Thing is tho, you don't need someone to live your life. Yeh u natraully want some in your life, but your still very young. Y not just go out and have fun cuz ur only young once. :).x

rainBowsLoveMe 02/21/2011

I'm in the same boat as you hun so don't worry so much. I only spent two Valentines ever with a bf and it was with the same one so I know what it's like to be lonely all those other times also. Even my 15 yr. old sister had a bf too. lol [Couldn't spend it with him though] But I had a good Valentines because I spent it with my family. You just have to try and be optimistic.

deleted_user 02/21/2011

I know this may not seem like the ideal option at first, but try to enjoy being single. It has its benefits because I personally like being single. Yes, I always would love to meet that perfect guy and yes, I am a hopeless romantic. However, I hate having that feeling pull me down, so my advice to you all (even though it is after valentines day), is to surround yourselves with your friends and family.

When I am surrounded by my supportive crowd of amazing (preferably single) friends and family, I could care less if I had a boyfriend because all I ever need is right there in that moment.

FYI - I have only had one boyfriend (not on valentines day)...though I would say it was puppy love..nothing beyond that. So, I know the feeling. Just keep in mind Valentines Day CAN be extraordinary if you have that group of friends you can turn to. Last year, my friends and I gave each other flowers on Valentines Day. :)

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