Do I have depression or just teenaged years. I’ve been feeling really down and I usually hate cca but it’s bad enough that it’s now the highlight of my week, I have friends but I feel really lonely and I’ve been asking ridiculously deep questions that no one can answer all day and its just really sad.
yes, normal to have existential crisis at that age. there’s chatgpt now so there’s a lot you can ask it. You can try reddit subs that are about deep questions, but i dont recommend philosophy cuz it will prob make u feel more depressed. I rather recommend u to find things u like in life, gives u passion. Studying sucks as they might be subjects that u dont like and I dont have an ans to that cuz i hated that too, but i think poly is better since it might be a course u r interested in. feel free to chat
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Hi @user1686,
Thank you for sharing how you’ve been feeling. It sounds like you’ve been carrying a lot, and I want to acknowledge how heavy and confusing that must feel at times. It’s not easy to reflect so deeply on your emotions, but it shows a lot of self-awareness and courage.
You mentioned feeling “really down” and lonely, even though you have friends, and it’s understandable how those feelings might make you question what’s going on. Sometimes, loneliness isn’t about the number of friends we have—it’s about whether we feel truly understood or connected. Do you think your friends know how you’re feeling right now?
Even though you used to dislike CCA, it seems to have turned into a positive aspect of your week. That’s an important insight—it means that structured activities or being part of a group might help you feel a little more grounded or connected. Can you think of what feels different about CCA compared to other parts of your week?
Asking deep questions is another sign of how thoughtful you are—it’s okay not to have all the answers right now. Sometimes, those questions are part of figuring out who you are and what matters most to you. Do you remember when you started feeling this way?
You’ve already taken an important step by sharing your feelings here, and that’s a sign of your strength and resilience. You don’t have to figure everything out at once; it’s okay to take things day by day. If it feels helpful, maybe starting small—like talking to someone you trust or exploring an activity you enjoy—could make things feel a little lighter.
You’re not alone in this, and there’s always hope for finding connection and joy, even in small steps. Let us know how you’re feeling, and we’d be happy to explore this further with you. 
Well how’d poly go? And yeah I’ve used chat a bunch
i unfortunately didnt get into the course i wanted but it was sort of related, so it did get a bit better but also kinda worse cuz it wasnt the course i wanted. Anyways, do try to find those things that i mentioned to help u like life better
Oh well thanks very much