Do you ever feel like??

Question

ok first of all I'm not depressed. the only time I ever think about this is when I'm like home alone listening to music... or playing my guitar.

Do you ever feel like.... you're not where you're supposed to be? Like there's nothing going for you where you are, or there is no reason to stay, but there is no possible way you can get out? Like you're trapped where you are..... and.... I just don't know how to describe it. Like me, I live in a small town in a small state and everyone here is, well preppish. (not anything wrong with that) Who I am, and who they are, are just two totally different types. The only person like me is one of my best friends, and we've talked about this, but we just can't.... be who we want to be without causing a huge ruccus. With our parents, and the ppl we go to school with. I want to move to london and there is no way possible because my grandparents still live here and my mom wont let us. I want to get my lip pieced but my mom would kill me. I.... well the other majore thing is... the guys here, all they care about is having some stick skinny girl that looks like shes annorexic. And besides they arent my type or my friends type. All I can say is it feels like I'm trapped here. My life is GREAT, its just it feels like I could do so much better. Does anyone else ever feel this way?

Answer 1

Yup I feel that way majority of the time yer not the only one.... (everything you said)

Answer 2

yeah, i live in a VERY small town in Michigan. and everyone here seems so...different than me. like i am always thinking about outer space and what would happen if an asteriod came hurdaling towards earth and what people would do their last 5 minutes on earth... and i always wonder what i was put on earth to do with my live, like..out of the 1 billion egg cells your mom had, you were the one that was born, and that is a one in a billion chance! so there must be a reason why you were here. you know, i think about wild and crazy big things like that, while my friend is standing next to me in front of a mirror going "OMG!! I have a pimple on my forehead!!! quick go get some acne cream from my locker someone!!!"

and they never understand my thoughts. like if i talked to them about the whole 'why were we born?' thing, they would just say "Idk but i am glad i was! who cares about that? we were the ones who were born, and we can't help that"  they just don't understand. i need a friend with a different perspective of life...like me. and the economy is badddd in MI right now so it is almost impossible to move out of Michigan.

Answer 3

I have felt that way before. Your life may be great and you're well provided for but it isn't giving you what it is you truly desire. Which is probably a broader range of activities and experiences with numerous kinds of people. When you're out of school this will get better. You will be allowed to move to a bigger place and then you can be around many different people who can understand you and make you feel comfortable about who you are. High school kids aren't usually good at that. Hang in there. :)

Answer 4

You are feeling like a normal teen!  I remember going through it, we all do.  We want to identify ourselves as being different, we are bored with our surroundings and we want to do something else.  All normal stuff.  Soon, you'll be an adult and will be able to do all the things you want to do.  Give it time and be patient with yourself.  In the meantime, try and make the best of what you have (sounds like you are already).

Good luck.

Answer 5

adolescense is when we figure out who we are, where you want to be and what you want to do with your life.  who you want to be right now is not very original and comes from rebellion.  if kids could see themselves as adults see you, you wouldn't do some of those wacky things like body piercings.  it's frankly lame

Answer 6

Yeah, I felt that way most of my life, like I never fit in and that I didn't know who I was. At least you know who you are or who you want to be. You have a certain image in mind for yourself. Currently I'm feeling bottled up, like if I don't get out of this small town that's pretending to be a small city I might explode. I know where I want to live and what I want to do with my life, but money problems and earning my Associate's are keeping me here. For now, make the most of what you have and try not to let your thoughts wander there. Dwelling on the "what could be" can drive you nuts. Even if it stirs trouble among your peers, be who you are. Being anyone else can make you miserable. Don't go making a big deal out of it, trying to draw attention, just be yourself. Get involved in clubs, sports, anything where you might find people with similar interests. Maybe someone will warm up to the new you, the real you, and some of those thoughts will start falling away. That's the ideal situation, and it is possible. Start saving some money. If London is where you want to be, start working on some goals that will open doors for you being there when you're old enough to move out. Keep your grades up and research universities in London that appeal to you.