TeenHealthFX - Answers - Miserable And On My Way To College

Depression / Question
Published: September 21, 2007

Dear TeenHealthFX,

I'm 18 and on my way to being a freshman in college. I am miserable. I've always been in a way. I can't shake this feeling of being so worthless, out of control and most of all different. I know a lot of teens say their so different but I really am. I read all those stories of teens that don't fit in and I haven't seen one that I can relate to. I have never had a best friend who really cared about me more then to pour out their soul to me and not care about me. I've never had a boyfriend ever. This might be because I don't guys in my own race at all. I really don't it's not that I don't like them as friends. My family is really closed and can't really get along. So I feel that I've been on my own. I am just learning all the things girls should know. I never had a normal family life that I see so many that have had. My parents never taught us to be content in what we do; life was always changing and they never sticked with what they did. I mean they got a divorce, which I don't mind. I was always to mature for people my age and to immature for others. Whatever... I was just seeing if you could help me. I feel so helpless right now. My friends are constantly ditching me and I don't have the experiences I should have as a normal or "abnormal" teen. I really don't fit in. I just want a best friend that cares... I guess...

Signed: Miserable And On My Way To College

Dear Miserable And On My Way To College,

Signed: TeenHealthFX