I'm 17 years old and so sick of my life. I do the same thing day in day out. I'm doing a-levels at sixth form but I'm doing really badly and don't think I can get through them. I'm really unhappy all the time and need a change. I'd love to do somethiing completely new, I'd love to leave sixth and home and travel somewhere where I can really make a difference, help people (or animals) and for the first time in my life, feel like I'm doing something worth while. The problem is though that I can't find anything, everything I've looked at doesn't take workers or volunteers under the age of 18, and I'm not 18 till december. How can I help if no one will let me. I don't want to do a-levels anymore, I want to start living my life. Does anyone know what I can do to start being the me I want to get to know?
2007-01-10 05:05:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Hang in there sport ya will be o.k
2007-01-10 05:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Rosie sorry to inform you but you are probably having the same feelings that a lot of people your age also have. Being a 17 year old is not as easy as it perhaps should be. I remember about 100 years ago being that age and trying to be a man but still wanting to feel safe with the love of my family. There must be some animal shelters or hospitals that would accept you as a volunteer. Or the food banks that are in your area would probably welcome you as extra hands also. That way you could not only feel better about yourself but help others who are less fortunate than you feel good about themselves also. Life is not always a bowl of cherries and we often look at our lives and begin to feel sorry for ourselves. But the reality is that we have it pretty good in comparison to some people who are in war torn countries and/or have nothing in their lives let alone the ability to get an education. You honestly sound like a girl who is pretty mature for your age and so my advice for you would be to continue with your education and then hopefully you can travel and get involved in some type of career that will allow you make a difference in the world (even if just one person at a time). But without your education I'm sorry but the possibility of this ever happening is low to none. But please do try and contact a food bank or shelter and see if they would like your help. Best of luck to you and I hope that soon your spirits lighten up and you will realize how good we honestly have things in our lives in comparison to others.
2007-01-10 13:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you're having a problem with depression. I know how you feel, I thought the same things, but I was only 15 and had a lot longer to wait than you. Finish school, you'll be much better able to help with a full education. I'm not clear on the whole A level part (I'm American) so I can't say how that will impact your future, but if it's under-graduate high-school type work, I'm sure it's important. Hang in there, you don't have much longer to do. Your whole life is waiting for you. Make plans, figure out where you want to go, what you want to do and how you'll do it. You have one year left of being young and not haveing the responsibilites of an adult, try to enjoy it. If you just can't shake this off, maybe a few visits with a therapist will help put it all in perspective.
2007-01-10 13:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The feelings you're having I experienced too. Just think you'll be 18 in less than a year. If you are unhappy about the present start planning for your future. Get a parttime job, save some money so you can do what you want to do. There is a whole lifetime ahead of you. That's exciting! you can do anything you set your mind to do. Good luck.... what fun lies ahead of you!
2007-01-10 13:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by passion for art 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that almost every 15-18 year old is sick of thier life. Save your money so you can look forward to the fact that you can move out at 18 and do what ever you want.
2007-01-10 13:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear friend,
you feel sick because you have no goals in your life. it is time that you choose what you wnat to become in your life. ths goal will motivate you to live life king size.
first identify your goal, do something what you have never done before. life is so beautiful, discover what you are passionate about and start working upon it.
2007-01-10 13:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by loving friend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be patient. You have your whole life ahead of you. Looking at the big picture, December isn't that far away.
2007-01-10 13:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by Laura Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to help..you could try volunteering at your local animal shelter...or hospital...just keep looking for places..but you'll be fine. :)
2007-01-10 13:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋