How can I deal with being alone all day, its making me really depressed

Question

First off, I'm seventeen, but I do not have my license, I live in the middle of nowhere, and I have no friends that live in the same area as me.

Anyways, for the first time since I was in preschool, both of my parents are employed, which means I'm home alone until and can't go anywhere from 5:00am to 5:30pm. Its driving me crazy and making me really depressed?

How can I deal with this?

Just to let everyone know all of my friends live on the other side of town, and I don't like asking people for rides, because of gas being so expensive.

Answer 1

i kinda know where your coming from. except I'm home alone with 5 siblings. what i do is i go jogging. i run 2 miles in the morning and it just gets me away from every thing. when I'm not out doing that I'm always on aim talking to friends or reading. reading is great cause like it takes you some place else without even having to lift a finger. its nice. that or i spend all day cooking my parents really nice meals cause it takes up time and they deserve it.  

Answer 2

Why don't you get a pet?

Answer 3

What about school? School should be starting soon - you can spend the night at a friend's after school one night and get one of your parents to pick you up after they get off work the next day. Or, save some of your money from cleaning your grandmother's house, and use that for gas money for your friends' cars. Or just save up for a car of your own; you'll probably be leaving the house soon, and you'll need one to get yourself around. Public transport is an option as well, for getting yourself to and from (either friends' houses, or a job). There are ways, if you have the motivation. While at home by yourself, indulge in a safe hobby, like reading or writing or playing games. Or just watch TV.

Answer 4

I would,

get a driving permit,

get a job,

[[ places are always hiring...

just look really hard...]]

make new friends... =]

Answer 5

It's only a half hour! Can't you read or chill or do something. Call a friend with a car, maybe they can pick you up! C'mon, it's only a half hour, I'm home way more then that and I find stuff to do.  

Answer 6

hey again!

i know exactly what you mean, its hard, and youre literally stuck.

to keep myself busy i go for like walks and stuff, because i like looking at life and stuff, except theres not much here. or else i talk to all on y/a answers haha and myyearbook.com, which keep me pretty entertained, but only for so long. enjoy sleeping in before school starts and get lots of sleep so you can party hard on nights! sorry if this doesnt help that much, but i cant think of too too much,when i do, ill edit it.

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Answer 7

These suggestions might not fit your personality type but they helped me when I was in a similar situation. Read. Start a journal. It helps to write out what's going on, how you feel, just ordinary stuff. Exercise, just getting out in the air helps me a ton to feel better about life in general. Meditate. Do you have any pets? Since I was 12 my dog, Michelle has been the best friend I've ever had (now everyone will think I'm nuts. lol)  

Answer 8

Sometimes, when i get bored i write short stories and then that should take 1 hour and then edit and write a script for it like a tv show

i've written alot in the past

Answer 9

OMG!!! I'm in like the EXACT same situation, only I'M in middle school,

it's the same with the no freinds near, first time in my life both parents emplyed, same thing with I can't do anything all day and it's depressing me. I've been calling freinds, reading, taking upo a bunch of summer classes that my parents agree to make sure I get to (I'm taking fashion deswign classes and cooking classes), calling my aunt and going with her where ever she goes that day, even if it's just some stupid task that isn't fun, hey it gets me out of the house.  I wish I could help more, I feel your pain! There have been days where I just cried!

Answer 10

Get a job

Answer 11

hey ur on the internet theres lotsa stuff u can do

Answer 12

Maybe you can use the time to master a skill. I hear so many adults say that they wish they had learned to do something (like play music, for example) when they were young and had the time.  

Answer 13

dude i feel the same way... im so bored and i almost cant wait for school to start... im like so far away from my friends... 1hour about from each of em... i only get to see em at partys or during school...