How to stop feeling so bad? depression or just being a teen?

I'm a freshman in highschool, and i constantly find myself really depressed. Before highschoool started I dated this guy that made me feel things ive never felt before. I was head over heals. IT was a summer love all i could ever think about was how much i liked him and how lucky i was to have met a guy like him. He used me just to get over another girl. The first month of highschool i had to witness him and the girl he used me for flirting and laughing as they walked by me. Nights were the hardest that month as my tears dripped onto my pillow. Through out middle school i was teased about my looks and never felt beautiful. He made me feel like i really was but thats all gone now of course. Everyone says how great high school is because of all the new people they are meeting. But it's hard for me to meet new people because i'm really quiet and can't hold onto a good conversation for longer than a minute. Schools ending and i see all these girls with a ton of friends and i see pictures from the junior and senior prom. I wonder if ill ever get asked to prom. Its just a sad question because i highly doubt it. I currently talk to no guys at all because 1. Im way to shy.. and 2. i dont think i can handle the pain again. 3. i think im okay looking but i definitley don't turn heads. Maybe i have depression.. or maybe im just a teenager. can anyone help?How to stop feeling so bad? depression or just being a teen?
I think your just a teenager. What you need is a situation that PUTS you into a place you can be outgoing. Perhaps some special interests you have that can guide you towards after school groups?





We all have different personality types, and anyone less outgoing than the most outgoing person will feel a bit like you - like they just aren't social enough.





Know what I think? I think that its a sign your mind should be focused on school work and career planning. All that mental energy that is making you feel depressed, can be redirected towards making you feel success and accomplishment. Getting on the right track now means once you find yourself (in adult life and career), you can THEN begin to date. If one thing isn't working, switch topics, focus on school and the future.





Its no coincidence that those with the most boyfriends or girlfriends go on to do MUCH LESS than those who ignored the relationships and focused on work. Good things come in time!





Good Luck!How to stop feeling so bad? depression or just being a teen?
you're just being a teenager.. and i don't mean that in a bad way, but what you go through MILLIONS of teenagers do as well and it is very VERY hard. depression would be just a range of things, usually which can't be explained too easily, however you seem to know what the problem is. and whenever you know what the problem is, it makes it easier to find the solution. i would advise getting involved in out of school groups. sports teams, jobs, join a club or something. find out what you're really passionate about that can define you as you, and find out who YOU are. when you figure out what YOU are compared to ';them';, that's when you will start to become happier. stand some ground and stand by what you believe. cause from the sounds of it, you are insecure about yourself.. don't be. high school is shocking for some, and great for other, you have your whole life ahead of you. :)
I have been through your situation, you will be fine, it didn't work out because it wasn't meant to be. When I was in HS I had been thru the same situation, the thing people don't realize is that HS is only a small part of ur life, I've been out for over 2 years and I can't remeber anything from those years... You sound very mature and well spoken, once u get to colllege, pick a career, everything will fall into place, believe in fate! Everything happens for a reason
sorry, first f*** that guy. second don't be shy, you may think people would think that you are weird when you talk but people are saying why is she so quiet which is not good right? so start to get socialize, comment on things, if you have a bad teacher be like ''omg that teacher is annoying so much'' even if you don't think he is. and with guys, just talk to them, ask them the time, what homework you had, if they finish it or not, and chat on the internet a lot, add them if they still didn't add you on fb or any other websites. And trust me it is so much easier to talk on the internet. ask them about their likes and dislikes. for instance watch the movie ''John tucker must die'' it might help.





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