So unhappy- depression

[Catlover2503]

I haven't actually been diagnosed with depression or what not but I am so unhappy. I'm 16 and have everything I want. I am so lucky to have such loving wonderful parents who are always there and give me their world but I never seem to be happy. I turn up to school everyday with this big smile on my face but inside I am falling apart. I look back at my lower years, when I was 11/12, I was at my happiest, everything was going well for me. I'm now I'm sixth form, and i am the unhappiest I've ever been in my entire life. I cry nearly every night and get upset over everything. I have a group of 'friends' but they do nothing for me, they expect everything but they ***** behind my back and they're never for me. Literally, I just hang around with them because there is no one else. I've lost interest in everything, I comfort eat because there just seems nothing else to. The only time I've ever been happy in these last two years is when I was drunk. I really wish I could change because it's killing me and my parents. I just need some sort of technique to help me. I'm not getting counselling because it doesn't help at all. I am trying to be happy I am and I feel so bad for my mum and dad because they are the best parents you could wish for and I love them so much but I'm never happy. I am so so negative about everything. The only thing that is keeping me motivated is getting the best results possible in my a levels so I can go to uni and forget everything

[King_of_nothing]

Start from 1. and then move forward after finishing it.

1. You need to figure out the bigger picture of your life. Uni is a good plan but what for? Try to answer and then keep asking yourself what for. The more you do this, the more your realize what you want from your life and the more important your next steps will become to you. Sooner or later you will realize you're not living for the sake of living itself, but for an idea.

2. I suggest you take nutrition and exercise to the next level because they will always support you whatever your goals are in life. Once you know what you need to do, these few words are golden:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Xc8NOL_R_NQ#t=418

3. Check out Rhodiola Rosea, it will help you in the start.

[CRSeaside]

Hi cat lover. I like cats too. Counseling doesn't always help because the personalities don't always jive. It's important to talk to someone.
Changes in hormones that happen when you're growing up can cause unhappiness.  
  Keep posting here on med help, go to a Dr and get a good physical.
There are also online support groups.
  Can you identify anything in particular that could be upsetting you?