Any advice?

[Dancedance]

I am 14 and have been getting depressed over the past year or so. I read things in the news, or even when a pet passes away I don't know how to handle it. I get extremely upset, and just cry and scream until I feel like I can't anymore. It keeps me up at night sometimes, I just keep thinking about all the bad in the world and it gets me angry and sad. I know this sounds just whiny and overreacting, but I just want help on how to deal with this. I sometimes get to the point where I end up hurting myself physically because I'm so frustrated with everything. I don't understand why I am so deeply affected by things I read/see in the news because it's not happening to me. It's not like someone I know was murdered, so why is my mind making such a big deal out of it?
I'm almost 100% positive I don't have clinical depression, I just don't know what's up.
Again, sorry if this sounds whiny and like I'm making a big deal out of nothing, but I just want some help.

[ku111]

Sometimes it is kinda nice to write how you feel and where you can just be you.  People write you back for who you are and really want to hear what you have to say.  People on here that write back want to be here.  You sound like you have a lot to offer the world.  We need people like you that care!  Can't wait to see what you will do!

[Dancedance]

Thank you for responding. It's nice knowing that there are always people who care, even if they don't know the first thing about you. I appreciate and will take your advice. I'm so sorry your son is ill, I hope he gets well as soon as possible.
Again, thank you. It really helps me feel better. :)

[jngemera]

You don't sound whiny.  You actually sound like what most people should sound like but don't.  YOU CARE.  It is a good thing.  But, you take it to far when it becomes harmful to yourself.