How to deal with Depression? Please Read

Question

Hey there, McLovin here.and recently i've been thinking that i may be depressed. I'm 16, and going to be a senior in high school, and i've never had a gf, or made any kind of romantic contact with any girl, even holding hands, hugging or kissing. And because of that i get ripped on constantly, which i ignore, and will not attend homecoming or prom this year. Also, i've decided to give up on love and women, because i've been rejected 14 times in a row, which is really sad in my opinion. Do women really not like the nice/caring guy like me? ugghh.. On top of that, i just found out that my aunt has AIDS and may die soon, and i really love her so much and am gonna miss her.

And now, my grades have dropped, and now i have a 2.8-3.0 gpa and might not get into the college i really wanted to go to(CSU Fullerton/San Diego State).

I'm also showing the following signs:

1.Eating less Sleeping less

2.Apathy( I don't really care about my grades anymore in school or if i do horrible things)

3. Stopped doing the things that use to bring me joy(skateboarding, idk why, i just quit)

4. I don't really like to be around my friends anymore, and would much rather be alone.

5. I've increased my pot-smoking from once every two months to once or twice a week.

6. I've been having mood swings(From being sad to being angry, during anytime of the day).

7. When i am sad, i feel like being alone and crying.

8. Sporadic thoughts of suicide(from time to time, i do think about just giving up and offing myself)

If i am depressed what can i do to resolve this matter? Should i tell my parents that i am depressed? Will life ever get better for me? Will i ever find a woman that would actually appreciate a lonely, nice guy like me to have and to be loved?

Answer 1

I wish you would talk to your parents about this , depression is something you need help getting over. Definitely do not give up. You have to give yourself time to find someone. Have you considered that the pot smoking may be contributing to your down times and wanting to be alone?  

Answer 2

Tell your parents and get into a psychologist. It's done wonders for me. Don't worry man you still have a lot of life left to live. It's gonna get better. It really helps talking to people.

Also remember its easy to not feel like doing anything but it is very good for you to hang out with friends in situations like this.

And sweet lord did you skip a grade? I was 17-18 senior year. Good job if you did.

Answer 3

Someone call the waaambulance! We have an emo-gency!"