How can I be less depressed about growing up?
For the past week and a half I've felt really depressed about growing up because it kind of just hit me one day. I'm 15. I've been extremely nostalgic over the times when I was a child and when I didn't have to worry about this kind of stuff. I think about it almost all the time and I get especially sad when I look at my old toys; favorite childhood movies; old family photos; etc. I can cry really easily about it. Now I know this seems like the typical "growing up" sadness but it's been consistent and it hasn't been happening to any of my friends or my 20 year old sister in college. I truly believe something is wrong with me. I've also had separation anxiety from my parents for my whole life, especially my mom. The thing that confuses me is that my friends think I'm weird for being depressed about growing up. It's kind of like I have no one to relate to. I'm thinking about seeing a therapist. Is there anything else I can do to pacify my depression? Thanks
I'm depressed I'm growing up too fast?
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Am i depressed or just growing up?
I totally understand what you mean. I went through that phase too. And you are just growing up faster than your friends. And honestly I think it's way more fun that way! Make sly jokes and you will laughing all the time. It's just a matter of time that you will see that they will catch up. Also, if they start bothering you, just make new friends because you know that in the end, you will probably not see any one of their faces ever again. You aren't depressed so live your life. And if you want to keep being friends with them, it's like having recess I guess. Just set it aside and have fun!
I'm depressed at the thought of growing up?
Don't be depressed about getting older. I'm older (30) but not too old and when you reach my age you will understand. Life is what you make the best of it. If you always think negative you probably with have a not so good life. You must live everyday as if it were your last and never look back and regret it. I have learned in my life to learn from the mistakes of others, its better to give than receive, life really is short and always tell you loved ones, "I love you" because you may not see them tomorrow. Oh yeah just to let you know you senior year will be the one year you will always remember the most. I remember mine it had its highs and lows. We were the last graduating class of the 90's. The class of 1999, I will always miss the friends I had. I will also remember the all time low that year too "Columbine High school massacre" But you know what I had an awesome year because I had fun my last year. After you graduate the burden of school books fall off and a freedom of accomplishment sweeps over you. Don't be afraid to grow up face every challenge head on. I will tell you life is not honey suckles and dandy lions. But you know what? You can control you life by your decisions that you make.They will form your life path.
Feeling depressed about growing up and losing my innocence? Why do I feel this way?
So I recently turned 17. I have lately been feeling really sad about growing up and losing my innocence. I got my first boyfriend back in March and I have now done everything except sex. I know I was ready because I feel no regrets and I did it when I was ready and he never pressured me once. We love eachother very much and he really does care about me. But I still feel sad that my childhood is coming to a close, if not already. I am now heading into adulthood and even beginning to shape my own life. I just feel like all my innocence is gone and it just makes me really sad. Is this normal to feel when growing up? I just feel like crying when I know I'm gonna be 18 in less than a year. :(