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Q: Lost Passion for Life
asked by: GLucado on June 30th, 2009
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Hi I am a 16 year old boy, and I struggle with an overwhelming sadness that comes and goes. I don't know why it happens but it does. I feel like crying for no reason at all. Outwardly, I'm outgoing, friendly, and generally known as "The Funny Guy". I'm far from the best looking boy and I've come to terms with it for the most part. I have a brilliant and strong mind (top 5% of my class)so usually I can push these thoughts out of my head with ease, but lately its become difficult. I feel like I'm worthless and will never amount to anything or be happy. I don't get girlfriends and I don't know why, except for looks alone and that kills me. My parents are separated as of October of 2007, but that doesn't really bother me too much (I have a car and come and go as I please). I did, however, bear witness to numerous shouting matches and slamming doors and crying. It could have something to do with it. My parents have always had money, so I've never had any issues in that regard. I have friends and such and am well received at school. Generally these feelings come about when I'm alone or with someone whom I know is better than me. I feel inadequate, unwanted and alone. I'm a loving person and I feel as if I could benefit from someone to love and show affection to. I get very frustrated with myself for not doing things right. My biggest frustration comes from the fact that I have yet to even kiss a girl yet. I feel like I don't measure up to the other boys in my grade. These feelings extend into my normal life, as I have lost interest in things that used to make me happy. I have a close female friend that I think is the most wonderful thing in the world and being with her makes any bad thought disappear but I doubt she will date me. After spending all day with her I come home alone and sit in my room and think about how crappy I must be if I cant even get a girl. I also feel like everything I do wont matter in the long run, and I'll get stuck in a rut of self loathing. I've never abused myself in any way but I have thought about suicide multiple times, though I would never do it. I just think sometimes the world might be better off without me. I'm especially hard on myself for no reason. I would send myself text messages saying things like "I hate you. What the **** is wrong with you. You worthless piece of ****" and it sounds stupid I know but I feel like I deserve the punishment. I know I'm a good person and I can make people happy, but behind my facade I think I really hate myself. I know other people have it way worse and I feel guilty for feeling this way, which only adds to the self loathing.

What do you think?

and if you read all that I thank you.
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BDteach59
replied on June 30th, 2009
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The world would NOT be better off without you. You recognize the fact that you are a loving and caring person and that is an attribute. Your feelings of self-loathing is probably causing your female problems. It is not a sign of weakness or anything that you have not kissed a girl yet; I was in my thirties before I first kissed a woman and I am now happily married and have a family... Remember, the person that in their youth they may look away from may well be the one that they look to when they start thinking about raising a family. You are intelligent and that is an attractive thing to a woman who wants to raise a family... Right now, that is not the purpose of most of their relationships... they just want to have "fun"... Give it time... As far as your symptoms there are several characteristics consistent with clinical depression and especially when you are thinking the world would be better off without you... that NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU ARE NOT IN DANGER.... Try to find a trusted adult... Parent, grandparent, Dr., counselor or even a favorite teacher and discuss these things with him/her... They can help guide you toward treatment that will encourage your recovery. I wish you the best and encourage you to get help now... Don't suffer longer than necessary. There is no shame in seeking help with this or any other MEDICAL conditions.
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EddyM
replied on June 30th, 2009
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I did read all that Smile and I'm not sure if this will help, but...

I used to feel quite similarly when I was your age, although I've never been outgoing, I'm generally very quiet and shy... so I didn't even have any friends at school. So I used to feel quite lonely and unwanted because of that, but I also felt like I needed someone to love and show affection to. I think the fact that everyone else seemed to have someone, even the guys who treated them so much worse than I would, made me feel even worse.

But now that I'm older (22), I look back and think... why was I so bothered back then? I was only 16... there was plenty of time. I still haven't got a proper girlfriend, and still hadn't kissed a girl either until recently, but I'm just much more laid back about it now. I know I'm a good person who could make a girl very happy, and one day one of them is going to take the time to find that out. And I've also got a much better idea of what sort of woman I want now, too.

Just remember that you're still young (although I know it doesn't seem like it now), and a lot can happen in the next few years.

But don't try to rush it either, don't give all your love to the first girl who comes along and shows an interest... I did that when I was a little bit older than you are now, and ended up spending a long time in a relationship with someone who wasn't right for me at all. I don't know whether you would do the same thing anyway, because obviously you're a different person... but just in case, all I'm saying is... if a girl does come along and show an interest in you, just take your time and think about things, try not to do anything just for the sake of not being alone... but if she is right for you, then go for it Smile

But back to the current matter... You are probably better than the people who seem better than you, just in other ways which are less obvious. You can't (or at least shouldn't) compare yourself to other people who seem better, because they have girlfriends or whatever other reason. You're you, you're a good person, and that's all that matters. Just carry on being you, try not to get down about how things seem at the moment, and one day someone will realise how good you really are.

Oh, and looks mean absolutely nothing... there might be a few girls at the moment who are interested in other guys and not you because of their looks, but you don't want them anyway. And also, you might find that you're actually better looking than you think... or at least there will be some girls out there who think so Smile

As for feeling like you hate yourself... I've never really experienced that, but... I think there are a lot of people out there who would have far more reason to hate themselves, but they don't, and there's absolutely no reason why you should either. You sound like a good person, and I think the world would be a lot worse off without you.
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GLucado
replied on July 1st, 2009
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Thanks to you two I do feel better I think things are looking up already. I actually might date that girl because I am sweet to her. I didnt even have any bad thoughts today. This site is pretty great I'm glad I stumbled on to it
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