What should I do when stress is making me feel like I'm going crazy?

Question

I dropped out of school in september, and was feeling great until this month. I tried going to an alternative school before i decided that i was going to drop out of it all together. It just seemed like the right thing to do. I started my GED and blazed threw the pre-test, no problem. But they only do the actual test twice a month. I'm 17 years old and I have no License, and live in the country. My parents won't let me get it because of my grades in the past. I'm eager to get a job and get started with my life, so when the day comes when i move out I'm some what prepared. I figured that since i'm giving the effort to get my GED, that they'd give me a chance to get my license but the problem is that they don't really seem to care. It's making me feel even worse than i already do because i dropped out. It seems to me as if i mine as well just give up with life as well. The only thing that has been keeping me level headed and happy is marijuana, without a job though it's hard to get. no $

Answer 1

Wow, you seem to be in a rut. First off let me say this , I'm 25 and I hated my parents when I was 16 or 17 too. It is a very tough time in life and once you are done with this stage you will feel stronger and wiser, trust me. Now here is for the real life stuff, having a full time job is not all its cracked up to be , but if you feel you are ready for it than do it to the fullest. In regards to your GED , if your parents will not give you a ride find a friend, an uncle , an neighbor who will ,as long as they are safe , legal , and trustworthy; that way your parents will realize that you are willing to take something in your life seriously. Do this sit down and write realistically where you see yourself in 5 years , then work backwards to see how you can get yourself there. Life is a constant struggle, im dealing with struggles of my own , but all I can say is if you overcome this , the next battle will not feel as hard. You seem like you have an idea of what you want but you want some guidance, reach out to someone you trust to be your mentor. You will be fine. Hang in there, don't deal with all your problems at the same time, take them one at a time and soon the pieces will fall into place.

Answer 2

Why dont you ask a close relative or friend to teach you how to drive? I'd prolly start there. And if u want a job, try applying at some of the places near ur house, places that are walking distance or that u can get to with a bike. That way you can save up money for driver's ed. And then when u feel prepared enough to take the driver's test, just have a friend take u if ur parents refuse to. After u get ur license, u can continue saving up money to hopefully get ur own used car (something to get u around).

Answer 3

If you do pot you won't be able to get a good paying job . Most good paying jobs do drug testing. So to me it sounds like you want to be on your own. You just don't want to be responsible about it. What a waste of the God given brain to spend your time smoked up. I'm glad your parents are keeping you off the roads. It may be safer without another doped up drop out in the mix. Stop blaming your parents and take pride of the mess you have made of things so far. Get your head clear and start living take over your life it's on you now.

Answer 4

Express yourself in devestating fasion, without hurting others ILLEGALLY.

Answer 5

drink and drink and drink til u drop dead then u wnt be stressed any longer