Ive been diagnosed with clinical depression

[Darryl McKoy]

Yeah why do teens think it's so odd to get depressed. It's a normal thing everyone has.

Probably because they're teens?

You definitely get to a certain age when you begin to appreciate that almost everyone gets depressed, and almost everyone has at least one major issue - be it medical or otherwise. Teens can't really benefit from that sort of age-based wisdom.

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[beachbum111111]

forgets sake espio I told you not to browse r9k

[IkeTheGeneric]

also ironic self-defeatism as a coping mechanism to anxiety is about one of the things you'll be most embarrassed about when you grow the heck up, better start trying to shake yourself of it now OP

[skopm]

Hang in there my dude. Even if you're getting the same advice or anecdotes on depression over and over again, it's always good to try to take them into consideration.

Yeah why do teens think it's so odd to get depressed. It's a normal thing everyone has. So you arnt happy all the time. Did you know you arnt supposed to be?

You can't blame teenagers for thinking this way, they're still growing up and trying to sort out emotions.

[Red Spy]

Nobody is dumb enough to date me lmao.

also ironic self-defeatism as a coping mechanism to anxiety is about one of the things you'll be most embarrassed about when you grow the heck up, better start trying to shake yourself of it now OP

[thegoodperry]

What people with depression dont realize is that self-deprecating bullstuff wont earn you any sympathy points. In fact it just makes everyone around you extremely uncomfortable and want to change the subject as fast as possible. It just leads to more depression because nobody will give you sympathy and you'll basically feel worse. So please dont do it, because you're basically hurting yourself and other people at the same time

If you aren't confident in yourself, nobody else will be confident in you either. Its a feedback loop that can only be broken if you express confidence in yourself and your abilities

[Boomsticks Alt]

forgets sake espio I told you not to browse r9k

I found this way too funny as it should have been

[Rally]

Nobody is dumb enough to date me lmao.

It would be a dumb idea to commit to dating in your current state, so don’t worry about it. The common misconception is that dating will cure loneliness and by extension fix your depression. It doesn’t, it just distracts you until the depression returns and forgets up your relationship, leaving you feeling even stufftier than before. Congratulations! You’ve won irreparable damage to your personality!

Spend the next couple years of your life focusing on finding out what skill you’re good at. Then start honing it. Date around during that time, and if you’re still lonely by like 28, then it’s okay to panic.

[espio100]

It would be a dumb idea to commit to dating in your current state, so don’t worry about it. The common misconception is that dating will cure loneliness and by extension fix your depression. It doesn’t, it just distracts you until the depression returns and forgets up your relationship, leaving you feeling even stufftier than before. Congratulations! You’ve won irreparable damage to your personality!

Spend the next couple years of your life focusing on finding out what skill you’re good at. Then start honing it. Date around during that time, and if you’re still lonely by like 28, then it’s okay to panic.

The thing is that im good at nothing but decent-ish at everything.
Better a jack of all trades than a master of one I guess

And I dont feel like dating anyone either because I dont have the commitment to anyways.

[cblock360]

Maybe do something that you love to do?

[Mega-Bear]

The thing is that im good at nothing but decent-ish at everything.
Better a jack of all trades than a master of one I guess

And I dont feel like dating anyone either because I dont have the commitment to anyways.

Yeah you’re 18 dude, the only people who have mastered a skill at 18 are prodigies. So don’t let that discourage you. Do what Rally said and spend the next few years finding what you’re good at and spend lots of time practicing it. Being good at something will bring you fulfillment and confidence.

[hootaloo]

take life slow at 18 man these years are for your education, hobbies, and social life
the third one might be a little scary but you _need_ to get out of your comfort zone, anxiety only goes away by busting through

when i was 18 i was a scene kid with bright pink hair that only played league fam

[IkeTheGeneric]

Yeah OP you're in a better spot than I was at 18 yeet

Just take it easy and spend time doing stuff you like while you still have the free time

[cblock360]

I started drawing when I was about 16 or 17 years old. It's taken me years to perfect my work and even then I still find myself needing to learn and practice my work. Skills and talents don't magically appear like something out of a fairytale book. It takes years to master your skills and even then you'll still be learning about new things, and sometimes you'll have to go back and relearn those things. When those skills are learned, it's rewarding.

[hillkill]

Nobody is dumb enough to date me lmao.

why do you need to date? don't even worry about it dude, especially in your current state of mind.