Im very depressed. I need some advise. Help me please?


Question:
I'm a 17 year old male. I won't go into alot of detail because it would take all night. I recently dropped out of high school and plan to take me GED. I dropped out because i went to a private christian school for 4 years and i went to a public school for a month and i found out i was very far behind. The christian school let me get behind (long story). The principal said i would be cutting it sharp to even graduate when i'm 21....I am preparing to take my GED but i am very depressed. I do not have any friends to talk to about this (i have social anxiety). If i passed my GED should i take the Junior College route or something similar? I'm very confused about all of this. It all happened so fast. Also, are there any meds for social anxiety and depression? I would appreciate some kind of advise. I dont have any one else to talk to about this (literally). Thanks.

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first off, calm down. 17 is a young age and if your going to make a mistake, better to make it now then after you've accumulated debt! i am not sure which state that you are in or the rules, but my advice is to take it slow, and talk to those that can help you. a good start would be perhaps to schedule a meeting with one of the junior college counselors, or with your public school counselor. usually they are more than willing to help, and the fact that they are complete strangers to you might help ease your anxiety. do not hesitate to cold call them or write them an email if you feel that would be easier as it is their job to help. also, if you plan to take your GED, then do so, and wait and see what happens as this will help you decide which path to head towards. information is your friend so make sure you talk to the right people and know the rules so that you can make a better decision in the future. regarding the depression, these things happen and are just a part of life. and there is plenty of time to fix your current situation and plenty of time to have more misfortune fall on you. how you handle misfortune is what makes you an adult and builds your character, and character is something than no one can take away. learn from this experience and realize that it will make you a stronger person. you can consult a physician and he can prescribe you medications for social anxiety disorder (xanax) as well as depression although i would suggest not to rush into depression medication as this bout of depression could be the result of having to adjust to a difficult circumstance as opposed to clinical depression that requires medication. it is going to be hard for a little while, but you will come out on top if you believe in yourself and stick with it. abraham lincoln was a spectacular failure at many points in his life, but he proved that he could overcome adversity and now his face is carved into a mountain!
i think your on track. You can still be a very successful person as long as you try hard to educate yourself. Id reccomend studying in junior college hardcore, then going on to a state school, then to a private university as a graduate.

This is not the place such questions however. You need to talk to your parents and family about this if anyone.
i am not sure what to tell you. but i can relate in many ways to what you are saying about having anxiety and depression. i have the same. but i am older. the only thing i do know is that you are young, you clearly are smart, you have your whole life ahead of you and many opportunities. do not get tunnel vision in your education. you need to realize that there are many options out there. i don't fully understand all the education that you have to do, but i am a teacher, and sometimes you need to just enjoy what is around you. i hope this helps. take care, and remember there is always hope.


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