I feel extremely useless

I started feeling his way for a little over a year now. Basically I feel like I can't do anything right or learn anything new. I just feel like everything has run dry.
For example, I can't learn anything new. I got my permit in May and I haven't been improving in my driving. I feel like everytime I try something new I can't do it, so I just give up because what's the point if wasting time on things I'll never be able to do?
I also feel like I can't advance. When I was eleven, I started to write a lot, but a little over a year ago I realized that my writing has not been improving, but actually getting worse.
I also feel no hope for the future. There is absolutely nothing I want in life, and I graduate next year. Everyone else has what they want figured out and to be honest I'd just rather die. There's isn't anything out there for me and it's not like I'm good at anything to get by with. I'm just useless and I'm tired of it.

Hello mishatoe: I'm sorry you are feeling so useless. Hopefully coming here to PC can be the start of turning things around for you. I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

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I've been in your shoes so-to-speak, it's definitely not a good feeling. Unfortunately for me it ended up with me IP because I was having SIs and my psychologist didn't trust that I would be safe at home since I live alone. I was in the hospital for 5 days. I wish I had some advice to offer.

Hello Mishatoe, welcome to PC! I can definitely relate to what you are going through, that's actually one of the main reasons that I'm on this site as well. Instead of defining yourself by your ability to perform in certain situations, it would be best to instead find something that you are good at and build a new purpose from that. Albert Einstein is often cited as saying that "If you test a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, then it will go its whole life feeling stupid". Similarly, you are looking to your literary performance and ability to drive for self worth. Instead, you should find your own way with which to define your self importance. Hang in there!

I feel you. I feel the exact same way. When I was graduating high school, I thought my life was over because I didn't know what I wanted from life and felt useless.

It's been a few years since then, and I still feel the same way. The most important thing is to never give up. I know it's easier said than done, but try. Put on music you like and try to write without judging yourself. Get lost in the music and the world you are writing about. I wouldn't worry about the future for right now. Focus on the present, and making yourself feel good (even for a little while) today. I know it's hard, I struggle with doing that too. Just find something to try to make you relaxed and feel better, even if it's temporary. I would try doing that, if you can, first.

Also: know that you are not alone. You are a part of a great community here! (I've been lurking for a while now, hehe). We'll all try to help you if we can!

I can and do relate. Its so hard to tell the difference between one's depression and what is reality I don't mean to sound or be pollyannish. I personally know how difficult it is to differeniate between thoughts, feelings influenced by depression vs reality. It is important to realize the possibiility your feelings may be caused by depression and not by the real circumstances of your life. Trying to see the positive no matter how small perhaps could help too.