Depression or just sadness?

Hello, my names Adam and i'm 17 years old from liverpool england.

Lately my life has been very hard on me, even though nothing big or important has happened. I have very lowself esteem, very low confidence when with people i dont know very well or at all, i sometimes am overwhelmed with sadness when i think of certain things, but some things dont effect me at all.

I havent been going to college because i just dont see the point, ive failed once before and i feel more of a failure now so guilty because my mother works so hard to provide for me. I feel like a letdown, but i havent toldmy mum anything because im scared.

I dont know anyone who can help me, i dont know if im just being an emotional teenager with low self esteem or am showing symptoms of atleast mild depression.

I dont know if i asked the right stuff or are even using this free medical advice thing right.

I just dont know what to do. Thanks for any advice you can give me.

Adam Hogan

If college does not suit you, why not go to a occupationally-oriented school or take up an apprenticeship in order for you to learn a trade. Your mother will not be around to support you all your life, so you will have to do it yourself. If you learn a trade that you feel happy with doing you will feel the commitment and satisfaction in life that you need. Consult a doctor and ask him if he feels that you need treatment for depression. Make sure that you exercise at least one hour per day by taking a walk, biking or some other activity. Eat proper food and not junk food. And make your mother happy by helping her with the chores around the house.