For the past months I've just been feeling useless. Hopeless. Not worthy.
WHAT exactly is the point of life?? We all die anyway! You know, you could have a great life, and so what? You die. End of.
There's no damn point to this stupid, pathetic existence of mine.
I just wish this inner pain could go away cause all I do is cry everyday.
I went to the doctors and he said I was just a normal child so I'm not depressed or anything. I just don't see any point to life. I don't want to be anything when I'm older; the sooner I go the better.
Will I feel better when I'm older, do you think? If not, maybe it will drive me to do something.
2007-03-02 04:43:21 · 20 answers · asked by Strawberry 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
14 years old
2007-03-02 06:20:43 · update #1
Things definitely get better with age (I'm 46)! Like all people,. I've had my times of 'gloom', but I've been having an excellent time for most of the last 10 years. What I am saying, is that things get better and better.
What specific things are getting you down? It's worth trying to identify these, but also to recognise the good things in life. Perhaps it's your family, perhaps it's your friends, perhaps it's animals. Think of the beauty of nature, think of the abilities that you have. Remember the last time you made somebody smile. Appreciate these important things, give yourself praise for your strengths. I am sure there are people who love you are care for you, so do speak with them and tell them your feelings.
It is very normal to go through periods of doubt and wondering 'what's it all for?'. Do not feel alone about this!
If you've had something bad happen to you, remember it's not your fault. Concentrate on the things that you enjoy and love! As you get older you realise that a lot of things that get you down in the past were the same as everybody else! As you get older, you realise that you can take control of your own life, developing it and enjoying opportunities as they arise. One's confidence definitely improves.
Your doctor does not seem perticularly kind. If you are a young person, and you are feeling sad enough to cry every day, you need help. I would advise you to go and see another doctor and explain to him / her exactly how you feel. If neccessary, ask somebody from your family or a friend to support you when you go to the doctor's.
I hope you feel very much better soon.
2007-03-02 05:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by whackyfunckylady 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Don't take this the wrong way, but you are young and things will get clearer as you get older. Every five years of my life I look back and think "Wow, I can't believe I thought that when I was _______ (fill age in the blank)".
Don't look at life as a contest where there is some magic accomplishment that has to be attained to make it all worth while. Accomplishment is good and serving the world for the better is good, but I think you should focus on being a good person and following your interests and passions and everything else will work out.
And don't forget to enjoy the simple things. The greatest things in life are peace of mind and a zest for life.
Also, there is almost no wisdom to be found from the media. Try not to be influenced by all the bad messages on the tv. They try to act like life it's all about glamour, but that's non-sense. The media is doing nothing good for young ladies.
2007-03-02 13:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by American Citizen 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be careful what you wish for or believe for the very thing you keep thinking about may happen.
We live on a beautiful planet and it may be the last time any of us experience it.
Will you waste your opportunity to live life and experience the world in which we live by complaining that there is no point;
there is no point if your not going to enjoy your time here - what a waste - there is so much to see and to enjoy - you just have to decide that's what you want to do and go get it girl.
Be Happy and Make a Life that you can look back on and say (when your time comes) I did enjoy that and am ready to go now.
You could also go see your doc again or visit http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/
2007-03-02 14:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Jewel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah we all die eventually. To many people put way to much importance into their purpose like trying to find the perfect husband, job and even place to live..I know because I've done it. I read a book recently that helped to change all that "The Purpose Driven Life". It basically says that our purpose in life is to LIVE, Laugh, love and treat others like we want to be treated. By living it means doing what humans are put on this planet to do, marry, have babies, and that other good stuff. Life is an adventure! Take a walk outside and look at the world around you, God created it for us to enjoy. So have fun! Oh and yes it does get better, but life is honestly what you make of it at any age.
2007-03-02 12:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have gone through a phase like what your going through some years back. I found that talking to someone helps. I found new things to do and did them even when I didn't feel like doing them. I took up making children's crafts for my grandchildren. Shopping for yourself is good or just window shopping. I also believe things get better with age. Keeping away from others is not the thing to do. Keep close to those you feel comfortable with.Write a journal, keeping track of how you feel and if anything in particular made you feel that way. If so then think of how to avoid the same situation again.
2007-03-02 13:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by biker babe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? It's still possible that you are suffering from depression. Overall, I agree with you--life is pointless. But that's also what makes it fun! If you're ready to die at age {whatever}, be more spontaneous. Go sky diving, get a thrill! Ride the scariest ride at Six Flags! Hug strangers! Become a stuntperson! Be weird and exotic! If you're not afraid of dying, you can do anything.
Things ALWAYS get better with time. When you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up. :)
2007-03-02 12:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went through that stage when I was nine. Life IS. And we are put on this earth in order to LIVE our lives. Sure we all die, but it is what we do with our lives between now and then that really matters.
Live your life so that you will have no regrets when it comes your time to die. Dream about what you want to do with your life, and pursue it! Make yourself proud of the person you are every day.
Make this life all about LIVING and not just waiting to die.
There are so many things that will give you joy in life. Allow yourself to live to experience them.
2007-03-02 13:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when I was your age I felt pretty similar, I'd love to be able to say it's all gonna be hearts and flowers, but it isn't...
...most of us will never make a huge difference to the world, we won't cure cancer or write the greatest novel ever written and we won't write the songs that make the whole world sing...
...and there's no garantee that there's anything coming to us when we die...
...but, and it's a big BUT (see?) we can all get something out of life, you've just got to find the good in things, they may only be small and may seem insignificant, but they are all around us everyday...even if their seems little point in it, actually scratch that, ESPECIALLY if there seems little point in it
and listen to Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure and the Smiths...that always helps, lol
and don't listen to anyone who says "it's just a phase", 'cos that's just a cop-out and they know it!
talk to people about it, not shrinks or councellors, just people you trust to listen without judging every damn thing you say
you'll be ok
things change
2007-03-02 13:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by camraguybeer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is here for a reason...EVERYONE...you may be here to save someone's life somewhere down the road...or to give birth to the next president...you never know...life is a journey...not a destination.....
Maybe you should watch the old movie :It's a Wonderful Life"...the James Stewart character felt the same way you do...
It may give you some inspiration...
You didn't say how old you are...but, life gets better and better...it really does.....I promise you that. It sounds like you need to get "in" to life, and stop watching it from the "sidelines"...
If you think about it, my one reason for being here myself (and going through all I have been through..which, trust me, is a lot) may have been to help YOU....you just never know...
2007-03-02 12:52:59 · answer #9 · answered by Toots 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Teenage depression is widely recognised and as for your doctors comment he is wrong! You need advice and support to get you through this difficult faze in your life and trust me ...you will feel better one day.
Life is full of wonder full things just waiting to happen to you!you just haven't found them yet .
Go back to your GP in fact insist on seeing someone else if you can ..a female doctor may be more sympathetic towards your situation.(sorry but it is a fact) and make it clear how you feel ...pretending you are OK wont help you..good luck!
2007-03-02 12:54:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋