Depression

in my early years i suffered from the same things. I went to a fair few doctors and eventually turned up with the answer, manic depresent!

now i hope i helped somewhat.  these days I'm more suffering from stress and being mentally abused by my hormonal partner. (which should be a crime) since abuse is in fact a crime no matter what form it comes in, but women always  get bloody exceptions which is stupid unfair and very unbalanced.

sorry just venting, i guess you could say i am sad and feel worthless just like you do:(. trying not to feel these feelings but you cant seem to shake it to easily right?

well I hope  you get better and find your self.  really sometimes its you that needs to change and well sometimes its the people around you or the person closest to you, get my drift?

BTW biggest tip for you at the moment would be to not Drink to much alcohole, is it will tend to make you get explode and get really violent with depression. in turn it will cause more shit for you to be depressed about <3

live everyday like it is ur last.And i am 11

easily contradicted 60theodore, since your bound to get depressed one way or another thinking its your last day on earth...i mean seriously who would want to live life thinking there dead tomorrow, its reckless, stupid and it just digs a massive hole for the future in turn probably causing your  suicide because you have no stability or moral plus self control  lol.

in other words if you live for the day, your got no life at the end of it ( no money, no self respect, just 1 days worth of living and stuffing up your future messing around having fun ;)

Courtney,

Each one of us has to take steps to take care of our body, mind, and soul. Often when we become depressed it's a sign that our mind or our bodies are telling us that something is not quite right. The first choice I'd make is to share your thoughts with people you might be able to trust but that most certainly have shown that they care about you deeply (just as you are). Try to choose someone who is mature; a minister, your parents, or even a teacher. Let them know how you feel immediately. Don't let these depressed signals continue alone. Share with someone before these signals get wrongfully acted out.  

As far as your soul goes. Remember, all people will eventually fail you. Even I have failed others at times. My parents made mistakes. My wife, kids, family, friends, and former loves..have at one time or the other fail you. It's what the Human condition is; we are just not perfect. Might I suggest someone who is. He will never fail you, and He accepts You for who you are. He doesn't promise that everthing in this life will be perfect; but somehow it doesn't really matter once you have Him.

There is a choice, however, and it's a very fair trade. Instead of letting our own sometimes fickle hearts rule our lives...we let Him decide. (He's gonna make better choices for us than we would, anyways!) You ask Jesus to reveal himself to you in the most truest and deeply felt fashion. Then ask Him to come into your life.

Believe me, I have a real and practical experience from this. My wife was deeply depresed for many years. Our first four years of marriage was awfully tough. She even tried to commit suicide. I tried to help her in so many ways; and all was unsuccessful. Except for one. Jesus. Fifteen years later we are still married, and although she is disabled (from her attempt); we are living happier in the Lord than when we were not. We thank Him and let Him dictate our lives. It's exciting to see how much He really lives and cares for us. Anyways I probably went too far...meanwhile I'll pray for you to find out the truth. This world decieves us. Stanimal

hmmmmmmmmmm religion the biggest  killer in human history? you really think having someone grow accustomed to a man made moral control agent is the best idea...its scientifically proven that its not the fix its just a big brick wall that you can throw your problems  at and feel good about it because you feel you dont have to deal with it in the first place. a weak human is definetly one ruled by religion and man made gods. slash religion and you slash 80% of the worlds wars and issues almost instantly. i mean seriously man created bible and religion to govern people into peace,  but problem is it backfires alot! because people  question the religion in turn causing wars and crusades etc etc. PEOPLE die because people take religion way to seriously:(

Hi Courtney_17414,

Wow, some of these answers are intense. Anyway courtney, how do you feel about music? It does wonders for me. I find that there are songs that allow me to relate to myself as they express what I sometimes don't understand I'm feeling. I mostly listen to inspirational and Christian music, in fact, I believe they have been life changing for me. Find a christian radio station, call the station and ask to speak with someone. Isolation is the worst thing to allow. Take a moment to write, or better say out loud, the things that you know are good qualities about yourself. This verse from the bible helps me alot: " Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- think about such things." (Philippians 4:8) It would hlep to back track and find exactly who and what was said to you that makes you see yourself that way. No one knows you as you do, therefore be true to yourself about yourself and be sure not to wait or let anyone else tell you you're something you're not. You stated you were scared, fear is normal, it's only unhealthy if you allow it to cripple you. Fight for yourself, don't let anyone or anything keep you from getting to that better place in life! You also stated you feel worthless, by whose standard, may I ask are you trying to measure up to or against? Truth is, there is only one of you in this entire universe who was placed on this earth with a set of qualities only you can contribute to society like no one else can. No one can duplicate the YOU God created you to be. Crying to me is a gift from God. I like calling it "Cleansing Tears" as you emotionally release that pressure that can make you feel like you're drowning in your own dark pool of negativity. It's better that you cry thatn to implode. Frustration is usually a result of unmet expectations, especially the ones set by others.   I will keep you in my prayers. If you have any questions I'm also on myspace as"LizIzHis" welcome! 

most of what pinta said I endorse, christian music works wonders as its a peaceful music. and also a logical music that can fit into peoples lifes easily , it dosent always have to be about god...or a god or what ever god that someone has mentioned..so many bloody gods lmao. totaly man made cant u see the pattern? its the pattern that you see through out human history gods are man made to give hope  to the needy.

Simple but true. can you feel the humanity smeared all over  this idea that a god exists?  for example if i was to say  humans are predictable...then religion and gods would be the perfect way to put it;)

but yeh la pinta, i like your positive attitude even though it may be a little fausly portrayed. I mean anyone can double coat anything with some glorious loving words of peace. but even you made sence minus all that god crap <3

Wow, this was more about you thatn courtney_17414! Why bother? I think you should focus on your own issues if this is your way of "helping". I'm sorry for your situation as well, but you obviously need to focus on yourself thatn Courtney_17414.