I just feel like giving up. What am I supposed to do?

Question

I'm 17 and I just feel like giving up everything. I've been depressed for years because of family problems. To make a long story short, my dad has had problems with alcohol and has been abusive towards my mom. They have lots of problems they refuse to solve and they're adults. It all has affected me very negativly. I'm a loner at school and even though I like time to myself, I avoid people all the time. I have no friends at all. I don't spend time with anybody. I hate people. I spend all my time alone. People always tell me I'm whining about my problems and that people have it worse than me. It makes me feel so bad. It makes me feel that I shouldn't talk about my problems at all because nobody would care seeing as how everyone has it worse than me. I feel like everyone hates me and that it's unnatural for people to care about me or try to be around me. Everyday I'm sad and angry and being around my family makes it all worse. Lots of people at school hate me so I can't talk to them. I've been trying to resolve my problems and get help but I just don't feel it's helping. I don't feel like trying anymore. Sometimes I think about killing myself in a private place so nobody could know where I am or know what I did. I wouldn't want to be found beause I wouldn't want people to care. I would just want them to forget I evben existed and go on with their lives. I just want to give up.

Answer 1

WOW THIS MAKES ME SAD!!!

DONT GIVE UP..

I WILL TALK TO YOU AND BE YOUR FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Hi, you are not alone. Please read this about suicide, it starts about page 5.

http://www.hopeline.com/docs/suicide.pdf

Answer 3

Honey, i am so sorry you are going through all of this madness.  You are right, your parents are adults and they are not conducting themselves as such.  The people saying that you are whining probably dont even know the half of what you are going through and its stupid that they wont even let you vent.  You need to get help for yourself.  Dont try to talk to your peers, they are too immature to deal with this.  You can try talking to your school counsellor, or go to your local health department for resources such as free and private counselling.  I know there is help out there because I have been there myself and going to counselling may seem cheesy, but take it from me it really helps.  And I know it is a hard thing to feel alone and abandoned.  You can make a difference in your life, you just have to take some steps.  Take care, and I hope this was helpful.

Answer 4

First of all dont ever think that ending your life will make people just forget about you cause it wont, all that is going to do is put guilt on them for thinking that they made you life miserable. Even if they do thats not the right thing to do. How long until you are 18? You can move out and then their problems wont be your problems anymore. What is going on between your parents is not your fault what so ever. Sometimes things happen in relationships that just cant be solved. I know that they are your family and you may just want them to get along but it might have to be one of those agree to disagree type of things. They are adults and they can take care of themselves, so your main concern should be to keep yourself happy. If you have younger brothers or sisters stay strong for them cause they might just feel they way you feel. Just because you like to keep to yourself is not a bad thing. I dont like people sometimes to because hey...they are good at pissing people off. : > ) Be yourself and soon enough you will meet some friends that you get along with really well. School is never a really good place to do that because of all the stupid drama. You know i want to tell you something......I felt the way you did a few years ago and did something very stupid because i thought it would get my boyfriend pay attention to me, i was lucky that i didnt severly hurt myself. Believe me its not worth it, because no matter what people say YOU are worth everything. Keep being strong and finish school, look in the ads for some partime jobs, save some money, go to college and stay in a dorm, or just find a place of your own to rent. Good luck! hang in there!!!

Answer 5

i think u need to start to get some friends cause if u have something u need to say u can tell them and they will help u through it when i have a huge secret that i cant keep inside or something is bugging me i just go to them and they help me oh and y dont u try and talk to ur parents about it like your mom even if she doesnt want to listen tell her anyway............o and u dont want to give up your life u still have a future coming your way so dont hurt yourself set goals or have a dream to go towards

Answer 6

you need to get out of there and get out on your own and make a safe and happy life for yourself and open up to someone it helps to vent it doesnt have to be anyone of importance neither like talk to me if that would help

Answer 7

Listen my friend, no one knows you better than yourself. If you are seriously having thoughts of totally giving up you should see a therapist. If not, find someone, anyone to talk to. And any problems you are having in high school jsut keep in mind these problems are only short-term. It's saddening to see young people end it before they finish and truly see that high school isn't as serious as it may seem. Another thing you can do is find a way to channel it. Any kind of art really helps and try listening to more upbeat music. Stay away from depressing music. I believe people underestimate the power of music. But the best thing you can do is talk to someone about it and it'll help you realize you are really not alone. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. It's tough as h**l but don't give up! I hope this helped a little.

Answer 8

ur totaly like me but instad my perants always fighting and yea if u wanna talk to me about it and my story ill tell u my msn