I'm just really unhappy?!

I'm just really unhappy?

I've been somewhat depressed/unhappy for a long time. Basically there are a lot of problems at home, and I'm starting college in the fall without any financial help from my parents. The only reason I'm still living with them is because I'm not 18 yet, I'd move out if I could. This stresses me out and I'm already stressed from working a full-time job to pay for all the things I need. I don't really have many friends, its always been that way, and my boyfriend is there for me, but I'm starting to rely on him too much for my happiness. I don't know what to do, I'm just upset, I don't know where my life is going right now. I used to be such a happy person, and I want my life to be like that again. Someone please reply. Thanks.

It seems to me like you are just really struggling with change and uncertainty. I would guess you are a person who likes a level of security and some idea of what is going to happen next. You are in a stage of life that is pretty insecure, full of change, and some loss. On the other hand, right around the corner is opportunity and some great experiences. I am not sure anyone can change how you feel, but I can tell you that you aren't traveling through uncharted waters. What you are feeling right now, is pretty common and if you will hold on I would suspect it will shortly change for the better.