Extremely depressed. Everything in my life is wrong. Any advice?

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So, lately for the past 5 months my life has been going downhill and everything is extremely wrong and crooked. The past 2 years of my life had been the happiest ever and then one day it all started going wrong. My parents almost got divorced and in the process of trying to fix their marriage have become really different people. They both started smoking a lot and they don't care that I'm around and my dad drinks a lot and listens to depressing music that depresses me too. It's like suddenly I have to be the parent to them. Also, things financially have been going awful because our country is almost bankrupt and the chances of me going to study abroad, which has been the plan since I was pretty much born are getting slimmer. And this is especially depressing because my whole life I have been studying really hard to get the grades that would allow me to go to a good uni. And to top all that off I have been getting more and more introverted lately and I realized I almost can't open up to anyone except 2 or 3 people. That was one of the reasons the guy I liked started dating another girl. All this has lead me to be really depressed. I sit on my couch all the time when I'm home and I'm not in the mood to exercise or eat healthy. Any advice on how I can become happier?

Update:

I have also been getting extreme anxiety about everything.

virabhadrasana · Accepted Answer

Everything changes and passes. Although it seems like right now everything is awful, it will pass. Things will get better. Try and detach yourself a little bit from what is going on with your parents. You can't be responsible for them; they are making their own decisions. Instead, try to focus on practical things that will improve your life. Look into getting a job so that you can save money towards Uni. Maybe you still won't be able to go abroad, but at least you know you are working in that direction.

I'm afraid you do need to exercise and eat healthily if you want to be happier, as sitting around and eating junk messes with our seratonin levels. Once you get back into exercise, yo uwill start feeling happier very soon. WIth a more positive outlook, opportunities seem more abundant.

And abou the guy? He may seem like he's the only one right now, but trust me, there are so many other guys out there to meet.

Finally, be grateful for what you do have: ten fingers, ten toes, good grades, two parents who are alive, and a place to live.

Anonymous · Answer

Are you listening 2 yourself what would you say to a friend in the same situation? your trying 2 make something of yourself dont give up you'll get through it and you'll be happy you can always go back home if you need 2 just try to focus on your life and future 1st it will all be worth the wait I promise

? · Answer

You should talk to your parents about this stuff...maybe if they change the way they act things will get better.

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