Feeling of worthlessness

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Hi.

I got mad at my brother today for "snapping" at me. But that's really besides the point. I have been depressed because I can't find a job. I am living at home. I constantly have this fleeting feeling that all that's going to happen is I am going to be stuck at home for the rest of my life, that I won't amount to anything. I had meltdown over that today. I know the economy is bad, etc. etc. etc. but...I can't help feeling this way....

Don't worry: I feel worthless almost every day! If you need help, you can talk to a family member, friend, or doctor. There's a lot of support around you, too! Hope this helps!

I'm going to college... I don't know if I'm going to get a job when I get out or not... on top of that, all my friends got girlfriend sin the span of about three months, and I'm still alone...

I hear ya. Its funny actually that feelings of worthlessness have little to nothing to do with what you've actually accomplished in life but rather stem from the thoughts you have in your head. Some might say I've accomplished a few good things but I still feel pretty much worthless. If you can manage to break the cycle of negative thoughts, the feelings of worthlessness will disappear.

Look at me preaching what I don't practice
I'm off to read my cognitive therapy book now

While I can't give you any advice on what to do to get out of this, I can say I know how you feel.
And that when I finally got a job, it was amazing how quickly everything changed - all the colours came back. It was like an instant fix.
Could you do volunteer work? Could you study? Start writing that novel... I'm sure you've thought of all these things.
But really I just wanted to say hang in there, you could turn the corner tomorrow and everything will get much brighter very quickly.

You could try to start with a part-time job or some studies or volunteer work. Try to find something to do, even something small. Then you can get some satisfaction about that (little) thing you did.

A job is not a magic fix in itself, but it is the attitude that comes (free) with it, some sort of positive thinking.