Does anyone else have those days...

I know that feeling.
I’m usually very happy, but since Asher died, on Monday, I’ve just been down. Which is to be expected, I guess. But it’s like one minute I think I’m okay, then out of nowhere I’m crying.
It’s rough growing up.
But all you can do is try your best not to let the sharp edges of life cut you down too much.
I don’t know if you like to write, or anything. But that always helps me.
Best of luck to you, and I’m here if you ever need anyone to talk to.

Everyone, young or old has their ups & downs. I think the biggest thing is to watch your thoughts, be aware when you are obsessing on things, especially those that you have no control over.

The human ego sees itself as being above it all and loves to feel highly offended when life doesn’t deliver what it thinks it deserves.

If you allow yourself to start clicking down the negativity track it’ll take you right into grand funk station.

It’s just as rough growing old as it is growing up, I never planned on being 50 something. lol

Try to focus on the positives and check your arrogance when ego wants to jump off the high dive into a pity party.

If it never rained there would be no flowers.

Such are the dichotomies of life, you cannot know joy without sorrow, and there can be no springs without winter.

It sounds like you are going through a bad patch. Have you tried volunteering or community service of some form?

It is likely to make you feel needed and worthwhile. It may turn your feelings about your situation around.

Everyone has down days…...the trick is to sit yourself down and think about the stuff that has made you happy that week. Something a friend did or said, then call them.

Whatever you do, don’t isolate yourself and don’t ignore whats happening to you.

When I feel down, I usually get out of the house, go for a walk to a coffee shop and sit and people watch. I know it sounds silly but it makes me remember I am not alone, and I don’t have it all bad!!

thanks for all your help. it means alot. and that last part isnt silly.. im a big fan of coffee so it actually sounds like a pretty good idea lol

I think its typical to feel that way when you are at a crossroad in your life. Seventeen is pretty significant because you may feel your being pushed out into the world and either your don’t feel ready or you feel impatient to get things started and put behind you.
I remember at 17, I was in my senior year. Anxious to get things rolling in my life and become independent but at the same time I knew I would miss all the good times with my friends as they each went their way. I also wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life. It can all be a bit much. Especially as family will each have their opinion as to what you should do. You feel like that baby bird being pushed out of the nest. You do want to fly, only why the hell is the nest so far from the ground. Its typical to have changes depress you. You wish you could go back to being the baby bird having the good time in the nest, only know it feels crowded.
Just remember your not alone. Everyone goes though this adjustment stage. You may think others seem to be adjusting fine, but most aren’t. They are just as sick about it as you are. Only thing is that some may not admit it to themselves or not leaping to fly is worse because staying put is just a worse option for them. Just know that eventually you will figure out how to fly and soar on your own, but it doesn’t mean you have to fly alone. You’ll make new friends, and have new memories just as great so long as you keep flapping your wings. You will only fail if you don’t try to fly. Just keep a level head and everything will work out the way you want it to. Your not expected to fly over night. It may feel that way. But its usually not the case.
Also remember that at 17 your hormones may be playing a role in your depression. My suggestion is take a deep breath and talk to your parents if you feel overwhelmed. If they are not an option than talk to a school counselor or spiritual counselor or a friend or family member that seems to be pretty stable and can help you adjust. I wish you the best. But I’m sure if you are generally happy, you will get through this fine.