What do i do? i feel miserable?!
Question: im 17. i spend my day on the computer.i get up and go on it and im on it till i go 2 bed unless i get moaned at to get off of it. ive fallen in love with someone online and shes my life. when im not with her i feel like i have nothing. i quit college after just 2 months because i couldnt cope and i havent got a job. i have lost loads of friends because there all at college. i very rarely leave the house. im really really shy and have no confidence when i talk to people so i prefer staying in. but im miserable. i cry myself to sleep at night and dont even bother getting ready most days. im constantly feeling down and depressed. ive tried just getting on with it and ive tried finding a job but i have no motivation to do anything anymore. for the past 6 months ive done absolutly nothing except be on the computer and laze around.just over a year ago i was dancing, going out with my friends, doing the things i enjoyed but now ive lost interest in everything.
Answers: I have absolutely no idea how to send messages privately; I just joined.
But I'm the same age as you and I know exactly how you feel. It's 2:34 in the morning here (I live in Australia) and it's like you just described my life.
But I have a counsellor for a mum and a psychologist for a father, so I've been really lucky.
The thing is though, I'm not qualified to give any advice, but I think there are some things you can do:
1) Talk to someone. A friend, a family member.
2) Seek professional help. Firstly see someone about depression, they'll help you organize yourself and deal with confidence issues. Sometimes, it helps to know what's wrong. After that, maybe a career counsellor.
Motivation is a funny thing because it comes and goes, but remember that how you feel today is temporary. That feeling won't last.
Also, you're not alone. You need to remember that, because the last thing anyone wants is to feel alone.
Look at the things that make you happy. Music, books, movies, politics, etc. Do you have any goals you'd like to achieve in your lifetime?
When I was feeling particularly miserable at one point, I made myself a list of things I'd like to do in my life. That also helped.