How to stop pretending and just be myself?

So the thing is, I tend to follow the crowd. And I don't want to. I want to be my own person. But I don't know how to do it.

People always say stuff like use your own opinions and views and stuff, and find out what you believe in. The thing is, I don't know what I believe in. I've sat here for hours trying to figure something out, and I can't. I just don't know.

I mean, I never used to be who I am now. I used to be ... so different. And I loved being myself. But something happened, and I can't remember what. All I know, is I'm not myself any more. I'm just some random girl. I don't care about anything. I don't care about myself.

I want to stop pretending. I'm tired of pretending. But I don't know how to stop.

Please. Help me.

ok, well GREAT JOB, because first step was admittance which you apparently commited to, what I would suggest is that you should branch off and find a new group of friends that make you happy, and smile, if it's mandatory change the style that you are attempting to jock[ steal from others] lol. but anyways, I wish people , at least more people, would admit to there JOCKING STYLES, because it is annoying when other people try to be like others. lol, I know, I am quite original. :] I do me, so you just do you.

This is a great time of year to make a change! A new year can equal a new chance to be who you want to be!

Being yourself can be easy - just listen to your heart and your head and make your own choices!

Not the best advice - but I think it sounds like you are on your way to figuring things out