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Regular depression is pretty normal in our culture these days, especially at the middle to high school age range. Unless you've got a certifiable condition called something like chronic depression the feeling of general malaise and worthlesness typically goes away after about six months. It sounds like Oddguy had a clinical condition, but probably you'll be fine as long as you don't do anything drastic. The more extreme steps you take to either feel better or worse, the lower the depression sinks.
Basically just take it easy. If your feelings persist for too long, you might want to see someone about it. If you seriously entertain thoughts of hurting yourself, you should definitely talk to someone authoratative about it. Try your parents for starters. Also, get out in the sun, man. Studies have shown people are happier when they get more light, and when they smile. Strange but true.
Another Oddworld Forum is a fine idea if you've got the sand and skills to make it worthwhile. I'm sure that while many of the current members here enjoy the elevated conversation (sometimes) there are plenty of fans of a more casual nature who'd like something even more laidback. The possibilities are out there, just figure out how to get to it.
And thats the extent of my pep talk. Good luck.
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*tips hat to Volsung*
That was a really good pep talk. I've also heard about the light and smiling treatment. Another good one is exercise. Working out causes your body to release endorphins, a chemical that makes you happy. A maintained workout schedual causes a regular dose of endorphins to be in your system, which will keep you at a good level...mood wise. But really, I do suggest you see somebody about this though.
-oddguy