This seems slightly reminiscent to one of my previous threads about anxiety but at the moment things are worse. I live a relatively simplistic life studying A levels so that I can go onto University but quite frankly I'm find it very difficult to get through all of this. I study English Language, History, and Geography as well as doing EPQ (an independent project of my choice) and none of which are difficult to me but I've just lost interest in all of this and have really detracted from my studies this year. I'm just wondering if I'm suffering from depression. Most things that I have been passionate about including gaming I've begun to lose interest in. Everyday seems like a chore to me when a few years ago I used to be eager to get up and enjoy another day. I was always shy as a child but now it's manifested into awkwardness and anxiety. I also appear to work at a slower pace, assignments for college appear to take me much longer when it was relatively easy before. I should probably cut to the chase but how do I get out of this rut and reinvigorate myself? 

I've been going through something along these lines for a while now. It may be due to the fact that you have been
repeating the same thing for several years ( Gaming on the same console, going to the same school, studying the same subjects and so ). I guess you can try buying a bee going console so that you will be more interested to get back into gaming or you can try or chalange yourself at school by entering a couple of clubs and the like.

Growing up can be somewhat depressing. I try to resist it as much as I can.

Get laid... And i'm pretty serious about that.. The problem in your life is balance.. There is a reason why we work/go to school from 9 till 5.. So we can find the stuff we enjoy in the other hours.. Work/school + gaming isn't enough.. Work/school + gaming + getting laid = much needed improvement

Do what makes you happy, if you don't your going to regret going to work everyday. There's very few people that can actually be happy to wake up and go do what they want for their carreer. Your at a crucial point in your life, big decision are to be made and you have to think hard and figure out what you'll be happy doing your whole life. Wold you rather be rich successful but miserable, or poor or just getting by, or happy as fuck.

You've gotten some good advice in this thread already. I know I don't know you, but I'll chime in with some thoughts.

Your post makes it sound like you're a very serious student, which is great and I commend that. It's all about balance, though. I agree about human contact being a must. Whatever form that takes: hanging with friends, playing sports, being in a band, church, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc. It can be tough spending too much time alone or just focused on studies. You might get burnt out. That may not apply to you, you may have tons of friends already and plenty of social activities, but it's worth a mention.

I will say that depression doesn't just go away by ignoring it. Sometimes talking to someone qualified (a school counselor, therapist, etc.) can be a good idea. There's no shame it in and it can help you focus on who you are and where you want to go in life. Just to get answers and bounce ideas off someone can help. They can also help you figure out what makes you happy and how to pursue those things.

Not that you have to share anything too personal, but is there any unresolved conflict or loss in your life that you haven't dealt with? Maybe a family member who is ill or recently deceased? Disapproving parents? Any internal conflict like that? Just curious if there might be something that has your mind preoccupied. Sometimes it can be a short-term circumstance that's got you down instead of a general funk or rut.

Judging by your profile, you're still very young and have an awesome future ahead of you. You'll never be as young, carefree and healthy as you are during 18 to 30, so try and make the most of those years. Trust me, life's too short to spend too much time being depressed. Sometimes I know you can't help it, but if it extends past a short season of depression, it can be pretty detrimental to your life. You deserve to be happy and enjoy life. Sounds cheesy, I know, but it's true.

Anyway, whatever's got you down, you're not alone in it. Find out who your support system is and use it to your advantage. Lean on the ones you care about and who care about you. You don't have to go through it alone.

Best of luck and I hope things improve for you.

Truest f*cking thing I ever saw. :P 

I don't think it has anything to do with that per se but maybe to do with the condition I have, dyspraxia which affects coordination i.e. I'm clumsy and a slow learner. But thank you, you're definitely right as well as everyone else is here! NiKKoM you're probably right too although I'll refrain from actually hiring anyone and wait for the right person...or get drunk at a party or clubbing and prey something happens there! 

Well I Go-Kart  but I also occassionally play Tennis and Football but really want get into Archery again and maybe even consider Kayaking or Canoeing, the place where I live is perfect for it really! 

geez man.. how are you ever meet a girl with sports like that.. unless you become a teacher in those sports.. Anyway don't subtitute one with the other.. add to it.. meeting girls, dating is an experience that you add to your other interest..