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this is kinda long, but i would really appreciate it if you could help me. I'm having a bad case of depression.. its just that.. im not happy with my life anymore..there's no problem with my life.. its just normal.. i have a respected school.. i play hockey.. im in the top class of my school, but i still feel so empty.. im just not happy anymore.. it seems like there's nothing to look forward to.. everyday seems like a $hltty day.. i never reach my goals. i took this test for a scholarship in singapore..and my classm8s got their acceptance letters already, and i didn't get one.. it makes me so depress coz ive been longing to pass that test for 3 yrs now..im so depressed.. im so plssed w/ d world.. im never happy anymore.. i find no meaning in my life. i just wanna disappear.. whats wrong with me?

Your a teen. I've felt that way before. I think first you should find the real root of your problem. Are you worried? Upset because you didnt get the acceptance letter? If you can't find out why you are depressed then maybe you actually have depression...or some other disorder and should talk to someone. However, that is very important. No matter what you come up with you need to talk to someone. We here online can give you advice, but we are no substitution for those at home.

ALso, remember that there ARE things to look forward too. If only you knew what the future has in store for you!! I assure you, God has a plan. Just stay hopeful and savor the good things in life. Maybe you weren't MEANT to ever pass that test. Ever think that God might have another plan for you?

Don't worry...wait, I was going to say "don't worry, that's normal" but what I mean is, a lot of people feel depressed a lot of the time. That doesn't mean it's normal, healthy, good, etc. And it doesn't mean you just have to suck it up, either. I would suggest talking to a counselor, or someone you really, really trust. Or you can send me a Noisemail if you want. Just know that there are people who care about you- otherwise no one would have responded! I hope that you can get to the bottom of what is causing your depression- in the meantime, I would suggest staying active and getting involved at your school or church or something. It's amazing how much better things can get when you find something you love- trust me, I know from experience. Good luck!

Generally, time fixes this. The "illogical depression" you describe is just brain chemistry at work. Most teenagers go through pockets of this as the brain grows and develops. More than likely, you'll just wake up one day (probably not too far off) and feel a lot better. As noisegirl said, when you're able to see things from a different perspective, everything will be all right again.

I know what being really depressed is like. It's hard to imagine what it feels like to not be depressed. You begin to trick yourself into thinking that you never really were happy, and that you'll certainly never be happy again. But you'll get your usual perspective back, and then you'll forget what feeling truly hopeless feels like.

If time doesn't solve the problem, I recommend seeing a psychiatrist and/or taking an anti-depressant. Anti-depressants can be extremely helpful, and contrary to the myths surrounding them, they will only make you more depressed immediately after starting them (if they do so at all), and will then usually help you a lot.

honestly this isnt an uncommon feeling but u want 2 control it. start by writing things down and then perhaps talking things through. write a list of the areas you are unhappy with, sit down with a clsoe friend and get them to help you work out and sort out the plan. if thats not going to work professionals can help or noisemail me. gd luck and remember there is always something. maybe try and make a happy book of all the good stuff?

There's nothing wrong with you. People get depressed every know and then, especially when things don't go as expected. I understand your feeling because I've been through depression as well, hopefully yours ins't as bad as what the one I went through. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get your acceptance letter. But you can't give on everything just because a few things go wrong. You have to keep on striving to be better. You have to work harder. I think that you should find someone that you very much trust and tell him/her about your feelings so that you get them out, it's always good to vent. Letting it out helped me alot. Try to find new things were you can focus your attention and set your self new goals. I know that telling you to cheer up isn't going to make much difference. But I do advice you on trying to get out doors and get to breath some fresh air, then perhaps you will see things from a different perspective.