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Help from someone more experienced with this crap?

Jimmy4223
Jimmy4223

I've had a terrible couple weeks, I've never really felt this way but its just been really bad month and recently I've picked up the mentality of "nothing in life really matters." I know that's wrong and I always laughed to myself when I heard other people say it because it was foolish but now I'm having trouble seeing things that way now. Overall in the past few weeks my girlfriend dumped me, my grandpa who was the only family memeber I actually liked died, my grades started slipping (I'm getting C's in most classes when I usually get straight A's and I'm one of the smartest kids in my class and thats all I'm known for, thats my entire personality and it feels like I'm lying to everyone now). Everything has just been incredibly overwhelimg, I think I'm going to start a journel but my mindset right now is once I get enough money I'm running away from here and that's just very scary and troubling especially because I'm only 16 years old and it feels like I'm just being overdramatic.

billwfriend
billwfriend
where ever you run there you go too....so the geographical changes are temporary bandaid until you can get your self back into proper mental state or at least a remission from depression...do you see a doctor for your depression? I would suggest trying to see one if not to see if they have any antidepressant that might pull you back from the rim! Hugglies
Jimmy4223
Jimmy4223
@bilwfriend I don't really even know if it is depression, this is the first time I've felt this before and no one knows I feel this way
AnxietyFreak40
AnxietyFreak40
This is a good place to come for support. Keep venting it out, it may help. Big hugs!
faye1234
faye1234
Sometimes life seems to get away from us with so much is happening. I am so sorry that you lost your grandpa that you love so much. Just take one day at a time and lean on your family for support. If you feel that you can not do that find a church and talk to the pastor. With your studies try studying with a friend. Don't try to pretend to be strong, let people help you. I will be praying you can find someone that is easy for you to talk to.
jcamps
jcamps
Things will eventually look up for you! Everyone has been in a place like this during life. I am currently struggling so emotional issues. You came to the right place to vent (:
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
It could be that the death of your grandfather is weighing more heavily on you than you thought it would.

There is a bereavement group here, you might want to give us a try there!

Is there somebody at school you can talk to? A teacher, or counselor? Getting started talking to people is the best thing to do. Feelings like you are expressing here only get worse when we keep them inside of us.
MaryTurk
MaryTurk
I would like to say, as a 50 something person, you need to Get used to these lows. No, that's not really right. You need to find someone you trust and can talk with. Because, these lows happen. But, something to remember
...these lows happen so you can truely appreciate the highs. Sometimes, it feels like the highs are few and far between. But, the highs and lows are creating who you are for the future. Stay positive. It is very hard sometimes. But, you might be surprised....you might just be that one bright spot in someone else's boring day.
There, that's something to look forward to! :-D
Minidogs2
Minidogs2
Check out the online surveys for depression and grief. Find out what is normal and start by rating yourself. If you need to, check with the doctor for possible medication. Or join a free grief support group online here or in person. Sounds like it would really help you to find another male figure to look up to if your grandfather was your only one. If you feel stuck, try to find a good therapist to help you through this tough time. You've had several hard stressors hit in a short period of time. It's normal to feel overwhelmed.
Harry_Waters
Harry_Waters
It's been dragging you down a little, hasn't it? The sadness of losing your favorite relative, the shock of breaking up with your girlfriend, and now an even greater shock that your grades are slipping. You know what? You know you are a bright kid. You have proved it in the past by gaining A's. Its the emotions that have distracted you from studying, maybe your dating? Grief takes a little while to settle. Meanwhile, you can see your school counsellor or chaplain. I am a great believer in prayer and will be praying for you. I remember being 16 and wondering whether there was hope for me. The answer is - yes there was. My faith in a Higher Power sustained me through some rough times. Persevering when I wanted to give up also helped. And right now, it may not be the right time to leave your family. Setting up a new environment is an adventure - but it can add to the stress you are already feeling. Think about it before you do anything rash. Hold on to hope.
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