depression...

[LooK iTz Jinjo]

Umm... Have a cone? Marijuana is like the best Anti-Depressant.
And honestly if you're letting your age stop you drinking... Well it's never stopped me or anyone I know. Honestly then all you can do is go outside and either kick a ball or go for a run (Exercise releases endorphins that help relieve stress and depression).

Look mate I know from personal experience how bad it can feel and exactly how hard it is to get out of that rut, it's not a nice feeling at all, you just have to work through it mate... Not much else I can say, just go try have some fun, play xbox (or PS or Wii) kick a footy... Anything is better than just sitting around feeling sorry for yourself.

EDIT: And When everything else fails... Smoke a joint.

 

[Gruthar]

There's still a lot of vagueness left in your story OP, but it sounds to me like you need to swallow your pride and give an honest apology to your friends, no matter how harmless or justified or reasonable your comment was. Most the dumb things one says are forgivable, but you have to be willing to give up the notion of being 'right'. Certainly vindictiveness isn't going to help you if you do want to salvage your friendship.

With regards to your dad, I would suggest going to something like Alateen, but your long-term goal should just be to move out of the house ASAP if things are still crazy at home.

In general, I would suggest you maintain hobbies and such to keep yourself from brooding over your problems, but in this case it seems your depression has pretty specific causes. If you still can't resolve them, I would seek help from a psychologist, if for no other reason than to talk things out.

At the end of the day, just know that you will still be standing and things will get better eventually.

 

[Sewblon]

I can fix that, but I need your immortal soul.

 

[Mookie_Magnus]

*e-Hugs lazor*

If these people won't listen to your apologies, then they aren't your friends. Also, there's no reason you can't be friends with your ex's friends. Unless of course they take her side and turn on you...

*e-Hugs lazor*

Things will get better. Trust me, they will get better.

*e-Hugs lazor once more for good measure*

 

[maddawg IAJI]

I'll tell you what you should do. Post in the damn Avatar thread. Me ram and Ragnorak have been trying to keep this story alive for about a week now.

 

[Dr.Sean]

Try wanking.

 

[Arcadia2000]

Girls are ... 0.o

And I would know, I am one. You're getting some good advice and some bad advice here. I'm thinking the reason why you bothered explaining that you were too young for more "adult solutions" is so that others wouldn't bother responding with such. It's also a good idea to stay away from that stuff in general when you're unhappy. It makes the unhappy go away for a little while, but it's not a fix, it's a delay. The unhappy comes back. Blah blah, vicious cycle, blah blah. (I'm not down on alcohol like "drinkin's bad!!" but it's a toy, not a tool, and not worth getting caught about, but yeah, "drugs 'r bad, mmkay"?)

When I was depressed and about your age, I got myself some online friends to talk to for extended periods which helped me be a better communicator and boosted my self-esteem. The downside is that you do need "irl" people to really get better. Online interaction only goes so far. You can try to make friends outside your age group as well.

Your family situation sounds... unpleasant at the moment, to put it mildly, else I'd suggest talking to and hanging with your folks in the interim. You might take up a hobby; I did hear the "no monies" lament, but it being summatime, why not try to get a job? You didn't specify your age so I'm dropping it as an option. Even if you're a tad young, there's lawns to mow, dogs to walk, kids to babysit, etc. Got any famly close by that'd drop you a ten-spot for some yardwork? Yeah, work sucks but it's something to do, and it earns you cash.

That's all I really got right this second. Go take some walks after dark or go swimmin' or something. Use your time away from the retardedness of high school social life to make yourself strong inside. Stop focusing on the weaknesses and look for strengths and build them up. I'm not all like, everything is gonna be sunshine and rainbows because that's bullshit - life gets tough and sometimes it stays that way for a long time. But moping wastes your time, and it's precious, you know? Even if you and all your friends are suffering from a case of high-school-tardation aka social drama and general silliness (I know it feels like the bottom of the barrel right now but you'll look back later and be like, "man were we ever dumb") you can still do cool stuff. Go exploring. Walk around. Get some water balloons and chuck them at squirrels. I'm sorry life is sucky right now. We all know what that's like. Bummer.

 

[Harlemura]

Go watch something funny on YouTube or something on this very website. I'm sure someone could suggest something to give you a giggle and lift your spirits.
Works for me, anyway.

 

[manaman]

small school, 0 funding, closing at the end of the year, no clubs, how small you ask? 144 kids. wait your guess or my reason?

Community or school. Lots of places have a YMCA, or community center. They host the same kinda art classes, clubs and crap like that. You could volunteer, you don't have to have a court order to head down to the community center/town hall/ local church and volunteer to help out at the animal shelter, clean a park, build some houses, teach underprivileged kids, or whatever.

Also 144 kids, jezz man. My high school class was 700 kids. That school topped out on the plus side of 4000 students in my senior year.

I was guessing for the reason of your depression. Figured it had to do with a girl friend leaving or a problem with friends. Which should go to show you just how unique your problem is not. Not to say it is not a problem, just that others have been in the same situations and others worked it out, so it is not the end of the world. I was also offering you a solution to learn how to deal with it. Don't let them get the better of you. School is not the best time of your life, you will go to collage, join the military, or get a job and meet a much wider range of people in your life. At some point in your life you look back at high school and think about just how dumb you where then. It might be in your 40's or your 30's or earlier if you are lucky, but it will happen.

 

[Ghostkai]

Laugh, and grow fat!

 

[Lord George]

im to young to drink legally or smoke for that matter, and i have no money.

That's never stopped anyone before, get some friends and find where a party's going on. Then go get pissed, it can really help you get out of a depressive rut.

 

[Shapsters]

I'll tell you what my mental reflexes tell me, deal with it.
The world doesn't give a fuck about your or anyone else's self-esteem, the sooner you realize that, the sooner you'll learn to disregard the existance of depression.

This is perhaps the least useful thing to tell someone who is depressed I can think of (seriously, that's kinda like skipping to a crippled person in a wheelchair and dancing while saying, 'What's the matter Ironside? I'll race ya').

Everyone does suffer from moments of depression from time to time and to my knowledge the best method of coping with it is to do anything you find enjoyable and focus on that (not a fool-proof plan, but it's a start).

To OP: why exactly are you depressed? All you've said is that you're down and that you allegedly have a good reason for it.

fine but im spoiling it for size.

Spoiler

you see friends, a few months ago my dad became obsessed with a substance that goes by the name of alcohol. he drank it every night before he went to bed and woke up irritable and just a general asshole. so after about a month of this, my father flipped out and threw my mother out of the house. she was out for about 5 days, until she came back and kicked him out. he lived with my uncle for about 4 months while he worked it out and got over his addiction. he finally came home 2 months ago and things have been alittle better but not so much. well i've gotten over that but heres where my problem lies. my ex girlfriend WAS like my best friend ever. until one day she told my she's trying to get her parents divorced. now, she was my support all throughout the time of my parents, so i don't even know why she would tell me something like that. well i made one comment and she flipped out and told me i ruined her life. wellllll, my best friend ever, who's name is ashley because her name will probably come up a few times, said she would talk to my ex girlfriend, bridget, because exgirlfriend is to wordy for my liking. so ashley called bridget, and then called me back saying i was the one being an asshole. then i had my friend rudy text her mean things, but he ended up becoming best friends with her other friend. so now the only real friends i have either are now bridgets friends, or hate me, and every other "friend" i have is an inconciderate bunghole who just makes fun of my and calls me a pussy for needed someone to talk to. me and ashley are a little better but bridget still hates me and my friend rudy is torn, because all of bridgets friends hate me. there is also this other girl, meghan, who i've been talking to. now in my school i'm chacterized as an emotionless gorilla. but that isnt the case. so meghan started talking to me in school and people started assuming i like her, which i kind of did. but she cares about her image alot so now she refuses to talk to me.

Not meaning to be rude here, but that is your real reason for being depressed? Sounds like you have parents with problems, and you are having problems with your friends, typical teenage problems.

 

[insectoid]

I'll tell you what my mental reflexes tell me, deal with it.
The world doesn't give a fuck about your or anyone else's self-esteem, the sooner you realize that, the sooner you'll learn to disregard the existance of depression.

...are you me?

 

[Vrex360]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYZUhSeRYc

....my suggestion.

 

[Sethzard]

I have depression too, it is very unpleasant, but the best thing to do is get it out in the open. pm me if you want to talk.

 

[Weener]

If you believe that either drinking or smoking are the cures to depression, there are many household items that'll give you a good buzz. But I suggest socializing and a hobby, myself.

 

[Swaki]

a depression is a serious matter, talking to a psychiatrist or a family member is a big help, a few years back i had a rather serious depression and i found that talking to a professional really helped, by the way i must say its a good thing your to young to drink if you even considered that an solution.

i saw that your from America and without being certain i think that professional help cost alot, but im sure theres some way to get some help whit paying for that.

please seek some help, theres no shame in it and not everyone who talks to a psychologist is "crazy".

 

[S.H.A.R.P.]

Buy a kitten.

I couldn't agree more. Good luck OP, and remember: don't worry, be happy. Best piece of advice I have ever given myself.

 

[Berndawg69]

Masturbate? Drink Illegally? Have unprotected sex with a disease infested tramp in your Parents Marital Bed, That'll pull you right out of depression, probably.

 

[Zombie_Fish]

Find a new hobby you like to do. Whenever you're depressed, do that.