Do you ever feel like you're different from everyone else? Like you're not normal?

What is normal, really? You are not abnormal, you sound more like a nonconformist, and the world can always use a lot more of them, I say! Nonconformists are usually movers and shakers who are the motivators of change. It's wonderful to see that you have discovered this about yourself so early in life- now all you have to do is develop your life to reflect who you feel you are. Right on.

I'm 18, I feel like I am alone in this world. I feel like few or no one understands me. I'm not trying to say I feel like I'm those 15 year old teeny bopper girls who are obsessed with Paris Hilton, and are bitchy and selfish and are all like 'Omg the world hates me, no one understands me!!', with their bitchy attitude. NO I'm saying that I'm NOT like that. I just feel so different, I don't understand society of today, and their infatuation with sex and drugs, and going out and partying. I don't realize or maybe I'm just incompetent of understanding why everyone needs to be rich and famous, I don't need that. I want to save the world, well I know I can't do that, I want to HELP the world. I want to be an environmental scientist and travel everywhere and meet anyone and anything and solve the problems of our ecosystem. I don't know why everyone needs 100 pairs of shoes, 500 hundred shirts, 300 dresses, 400 pants, and whatever else, give me 4 t shirts, 2 pants, and pair of shoes, a car that runs and has good gas mileage, and I am set. Everyone is so obssessed with themselves and trying make others like them, trying to make themselves stand out to others, life shouldn't be this way, life should be about enjoying and living, loving, doing what you want and what you love. Its hard for me fit in with others, to have tons of friends due to my view on things. People don't understand me, and just cast me away as 'weird'. It hurts, it really does, knowing that people are too into themselves and to dumbfounded to realize they are acting immature, than to give me a chance. But I know one day down the road, after college, I'll have the job of my dreams, doing what I want, trying to help the planet. You really inspired me tonight, I don't know why.I have been on this cold spell with my plans of the future, but I guess writing it out has helped, so thank you. One day you and I will prevail in life, just wait... be patient my friend.

I don't find it weird, you seem to see the big picture. Those who glorify materialism do not seem to realize that they are putting more of their life into money and objects than into actually enjoying life and making a real difference in the world. When you die, your money won't come to the funeral to weep for you. I'm 16 btw :)

No, you're not weird at all, I think your outlook is beautiful :) Audrey Hepburn is one of my most favourite women. Her work with UNICEF is never ending, even in death she still inspires people to make a difference :)) She was a beautiful woman, not only on the outside.

Whats your sign? Pisces signs are of an old spirit who is near the end and going towards a new plateau. At 17 you are still a kid but i think you mean you feel more grown up then you really are. My son at 16 is the same way. He has always been that way. Everyone is different and you are as well. Hold true to your beliefs.

Hey I feel like I'm different too from all my friends anyway. I'm into totally different things compared to them. So no it's not weird at all.

no it's not weird, i feel the EXACT same way..i'm 17 and i feel like i'm 20-something.. i'm not at all like other people, they always say that i'm too young to be thinking or acting the way i am at my age but i think it's normal, actually, i think it's very good, part of being mature and wise at a young age, wary of the world around you.. and no matter who i'm with (friends or whoever it is) i don't feel like i belong there, like everybody's different than me, i also don't get along with alot because my taste in everything is so different than theirs.. so no, it's not weird, consider yourself unique :)

Yes different but equal. I think you will find more people like yourself in time. I did- because what attracts you will attract them too. i found the trick is to stay equal and not make outside values better or worse than. I was never materialistic either - preferred making my own things - I am interested in self awareness social relationships and group dynamics and how to make them work, and how to be an expression of love.

Yes. I do feel that way but I prefer it. I'm glad I don't focus so much on material possessions and money. Even if I were rich I wouldn't want people admiring me for that. To me people are the most important. Some parents seem to treat their pets better than their kids. Yeah I don't judge a person on how much money they make. A rich jerk is no better than a middle class jerk.