[Philomath]

Hi Lauren,

Des and Angie made quite a few great points.
I believe you should take the opportunity to speak with your school counselor. Most students go to them about classes (scheduling etc.) but in reality, they can help with a wealth of problems including what you have mentioned here (being stressed, feeling empty etc.)
I hope that talking to them goes well for you and that the suggestions/solutions they help you think of are useful.
Also, keep in mind that after high school you can still receive this type of support. Most universities have counseling services at either low-cost or free for their students (some have limited sessions per semester while others allow up to weekly sessions if needed).
If you are not intending on going to college or university, you may have the option of receiving services at a low-cost counseling center that has a sliding pay scale that adjusts based on certain monetary factors (such as personal income I am thinking). You can search online for local counseling services in your area to see if you can find somewhere low-cost.
Hopefully this helps and that counseling goes well for you.
I know from experience that deciding to connect with a counselor a second time was/is worth the benefits.
Take care.
Christina