Can I clean my convertible top with resolve?

Never had a teenagehood? how can i resolve this hurt?

• im 19, have suffered from illnesses for the majority of my teenage life such as depression and anxiety, i have ended up applying for university three years late because of it, so im going in 2013, i have hardly ever been out with friends, never drank alcohol, never done any drugs, been to the cinemas, hanged out with friends, had a boyfriend, had my first kiss, gone for drives etc all the fun teenage stuff you usually do, what i can do to make up for it as i feel i have missed out on so many things that everyone has had fun doing, please dont tell me that i dont need these things, i did want them but i feel i have left it too late and that i have missed out on so much due to my problems and selfish friends, what can i do to resolve this, how do i find friends that do these things? how can i resolve the hurt? extra question: if you were me would this of bothered you?

• Answer:

  There is no law that states that you must experience certain things at a certain age. Life is different for everyone and you do not have to be just another typical person. You have your own story to tell and it's unique and just as beautiful as anyone else's. As a Psychology student, you interest me, if you don't mind me saying that. :) Instead of worrying about what you think you have missed out on, reflect on everything you have learnt-you should have a great appreciation for peace and happiness and you're probably a lot more empathic than most. It's not too late to experience all of this, just don't compare your life to that of others. You obviously had different circumstances and no one is going to reject you for that. When you go to university, you will meet lots of new people and be able to expand your social network. Just be sure to get to know people in your classes and ask the nicer ones to hang out. Be sure to attend events, even if you are alone and join clubs. In the mean time, why not join other groups or take extra classes to keep yourself occupied and be around people? You can even get a part time job. Just put yourself out there and explore the opportunities. Once you put yourself in situations to interact with people, you will eventually get to hang out and the things you crave will come to you as long as you don't give up. If you have any close family or even old friends, take charge and ask them to go out. I know a girl who goes to the movies alone whenever no one is available to go with her. You don't have anything to lose but so much to look forward to! You can also join facebook and add people you already know and those that you meet so you can talk to them and get to know them better and ask them to hang out. Also, you are 19 so that's pretty young and there's lots of people who never had major issues and are late bloomers- like myself! I'm 21 and I can relate to this on some level- I'm still waiting for a real relationship and yes, it's hard not to feel like a loser sometimes. If I were in your position, it would hae bothered me and I would have posted a question like yours lol. As an outsider, however, I'm more logical as my judgement isn't clouded. Don't lose sight of what is important such as education and don't make yourself sick with worry. It's healthy that you recognise what you want out of life so go for it-be careful- but have fun and realise that people have far worse problems. Those kids who are in relationships and are used to partying have more experience and have had fun but they also have a lot of emotional issues and baggage to deal with as a result of rushing into things at a young age. Be happy you aren't so tarnished as yet-you are still pure and when you get to that stage, you will be more mature and better able to deal with the stress that comes from that life. As for lacking experience, sure you are behind, but it's not running away from you-you are running toward it. Those things are a natural part of life and it will surely happen and it will be amazing. So set your goals and work toward them- that ought to keep you busy and give you vwery little time to hurt. When you see results, you will have the fulfillment you're searching for. Remember you have literally you whole life ahead of you, it's not a race. Take it easy and I wish you every bit of happiness. All the best! :)