Slowly going crazy in small town?

Question

I do not what to do. I have lived in the same place all my life and I am getting so tired of it. I have many good friends but have never had a best friends or a boyfriend I can talk about anything to. I am going to be a sophmore and I just want to get out of here. There is nothing to do and I am constantly sad because of not having a best friend and I would just like to start over. I think this is getting to rambling, if you can't understand I will try again later. I went to camp in July and I just loved being away and I don't know what I will do just sitting around all of August. I have friends thats not the problem..I don't know what the problem is...my school is not challenging at all and just everyone here is not good to me and doesn't respect me enough! my parents don't want to move until i am out of high school i just can't take it anymore! i just want to someone to make me feel better so any advice is appreciated. i had to make a new email account so my friends wouldn't read this.

Answer 1

Firstly, I'm not a doctor.  That said, it's possible you may be suffering from depression or something similar.  You may need professional help.

On the other hand, you may be going through typical teenage angst.  Almost every single teenager goes through feelings of extreme loneliness, thinks no one understands them, is bored to death, thinks no one likes them, thinks they're not good looking, well-you get the picture, right?

Do you have any friends or relatives out of the area you could visit for a change of scenery? That might help your outlook.

How about keeping yourself busy.  You could get a job, do volunteer work, even babysit neighbor kids.   You could try spending a whole week with a friend's family, then have them spend a week with yours.  You each would have to follow the rules of whatever house you were staying at.  You might find out your friends have it worse than you think you do.  

One thing is certain-you won't be a teenager forever, although it may feel like forever sometimes.  You'll get out of high school, and see the world in a whole new light as a young adult.  It's exciting, scary, exhilarating, and many other things.

Stand up for yourself with others.  You don't have to be rude, but don't let people walk all over you.  Those people are not your friends.  You don't need to have them in your life, if they really don't respect you.

Be strong and do the best you can with whatever resources are available to you right now.  

Answer 2

I know exactly how you feel.  I have lived in a small town my whole life too and sometimes it can feel like your trapped.  What I do is make sure to stay busy so I'm never lonely and depressed.  If you loved camp a lot, search for other clubs and things to do around you and ask your parents for ideas.  Don't stay in your house a lot because I know that can make you feel depressed.  You should go for a jog or walk everyday, or maybe ask your parents to take you on road trips to get outta the town.  I'm sorry about not having a best friend or boyfriend.  Don't worry, one day you will probably find them!  When you go to school next year make sure to be really friendly and try your best to talk to people in your classes even if you get nervous.  Try and make new friends but keep your old ones too.  Don't forget to join clubs next year because that's the best way to meet people that are like the things you do!  :D  Whatever you do don't let living in a small town get to you just make sure to keep busy!!  That's what I do and so far it's working!!  Also if you ever need someone to talk to, you can just message me and i'll try and help you out!

Answer 3

You can try study abroad. I have some friends that left for the school year to China, Japan and Germany. If that is not possible than try your best to get the next two years over with that way you can go to school in another state. For now you can get into the honor society, take up a sport, volunteer somewhere or join some kind of after school activity. It may not be thrilling but who knows maybe it will help pass the time. The most important thing is to keep your grades up, they are your ticket out. Good luck.