Just depressed

I'm sixteen and depressed constantly. I have a group of friends, but sometimes it feels like they aren't really my friends. I like a girl and we talk frequently, but there is no way whatsoever that she would be interested in me. My dad is busy with my brother a lot, so it feels like nobody cares about me sometimes. My mom left my dad and has proven time after time, that she cares more about herself than anyone else. My future feels entirely hopeless, I can't imagine myself anywhere but the streets. I've had moments at school where I've almost broken down crying.

Is there anything I can do to improve my outlook on life, or just be happier in general?

All I can say, as someone who has been there at your age, is to seek some sort of practical help. Is there anyone you can see professionally like a counsellor through your school? It may also help to talk with your family doctor about this. Keep posting in the forum and know that you're not alone in this struggle - it's bloody hard. Good on you for being brave and writing about how you feel. Adolescence is an extremely stressful time - I know I wouldn't want to relive it! When you combine that with a parent who is absent (as you've said), then that's got to suck. All the best.

Try to do more things that interest you. What do you like to do?

I'd say talk to your dad about missing one on one time with him. Ask your female friend if she would like to go to a movie, get pizza, see a game, or whatever is popular in your area. If you have the time, please consider volunteer work. Many places would be glad to have you help out.

Thanks for your advice everyone, but it's not going much better. Any time I start to feel better, I think about the girl I like and how I'll never be with her. That triggers a chain of self-depreciating thoughts like: I'm a fat loser, I'm not as smart as I used to be and it's still going downhill, Society is in a downward spiral, my future is bleak, etc... Sometimes it gets to the point where all I can do is suppress the tears. she has noticed my depression and hugs me from time to time, which helps a lot for a moment, but ultimately just gets me more depressed. I've gotten happy once or twice, but the instant it happens I realize what a jackass I am for being happy all of a sudden. I've thought about suicide before, but the only real thing that keeps me going is my desire to not die a virgin.

Have you thought about going to the site where you can adopt a parent? You deserve loving parents, especially during this difficult time. I'm glad you won't die a virgin - keep the dream alive. Sex is great but so is living. You sound like a great catch with a low self esteem. You will feel better. Trust me. Adolescence is the hardest time in your life but it will get better and when the time is right you will have sex - it will happen. You can PM me if you need a surrogate mom. And the girl? She doesn't know what she is missing. That said, there are many more. Take care, kiddo. Tomorrow is a new day