Lost, bored and living with no meaning.

[l00kingforhannah]

I have a good life. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate all the things I have and opportunities that I have been given, but I'm lost in life, bored with life and living without a meaning.

My family are so important to me, as are my friends and I come from England so all my healthcare, education and things along those lines are taken for granted but I'm not fulfilling my potential. When I started secondary school, I found out about mental illnesses and I self diagnosed myself with depression but always was told that it was just 'teenage years', it is a definite possibility and I'm over the moon at times. BUT, I'm bored. I find myself not being able to concentrate in class, binge-eating, procrastinating and idly floating by in my life, without a purpose. I don't know what to do anymore, I find it so hard to talk to people about because I get so frustrated and upset. I don't want to end up stacking shelves for the rest of my life, I want to live, but I won't be able to if I can't find a reason.

Please help.

[loggerslot]

Hi there, if you not had a troubled past then I wouldn't look too deep into things and try not to self diagnose any illness. you are young full of energy so there is a world of opportunity for you to better yourself and build your social skills, as this is the time now to do that.

in your school you must have some after school activities science or technology based or engage in the playground in football or cricket. you don't have to be good at it but use it to socialize and build your circle of friends. if the school has a team football or rugby then ask your PE teacher if you can join and enjoy it. its about having fun, not aiming to join premier league so don't take anything too serious. the more activities you do the more interesting person you will end up being and growing up these skills will eventually find their way to help you out in life. also these thoughts you have will eventually stop by you stopping to think about them one by one.

if you want to do a paper run to earn some money then do that, don't stop yourself and enjoy having the pocket money.

[kelndenver in reply to loggerslot]

I have felt that way my whole life.What finally helped was vyvanse.

[Meg5001]

I would suggest you try exploring the philosophical/religious side of life.

You are obviously a deep thinker who needs to understand things on a more profound level.

You could try reading some books perhaps.

I can sympathise with how you feel. Deep thinking seems to be discouraged nowadays, but is actually vital to live a fulfilled life in my view!

[OldEnoughToBeJaded]

Trying to be hopeful about the future can be so difficult now. It seems not only that there is so much doom and gloom thrown at us but also so much opportunity that it is overwhelming. I would agree with previous reply, you need to find some passion, some interest, something that can drive you and help you focus. Easier said than done I grant you, but there are so many books and websites and events that can help you find something that truly interests you.

[acleady]

It sounds like you have a lot to give but no idea which route to take. You do not mention your age - have you left school? When you reach this level of aimlessness you really need a goal - and a big one!

Foreign travel - volunteering for an environmental or humane charity? Start an after school club for people with needs in your community.

Do something big. Start planning now and keep at it x