I wouldn’t call that a rant, I would call that good sound advice. Kapusta if I may add a little to what you said.
A way I have found to use the talking to Hashem technique in a most effective way, is to talk as if having a real conversation (which in essence you really are but you just can’t/don’t hear the response) and “respond to yourself” with constructive, solution oriented (am I being complicated here?) Answers/comments. This will force you to break down the issue(s) into manageable parts allowing you to at least work out what the root issue(s) is/are, in turn enabling you to (with help!) Work on solutions.
As mentioned a few posts up, rough patches (especially during the teenage years) enable one to grow (if guided properly and approached with the right attitude). May I suggest that you take this opportunity, look at the situation you are in, and try to figure out what can you gain from it
Oh and one last thing (which was also mentioned albeit in passing) there doesn’t need to C”V be something wrong for you to talk to Hashem. Saying thank you if even just for the beauty of creation helps to keep a connection/closeness which in turn gives you courage, confidence, and security in knowing that you are being watched over and cared for at all times.
I know I said one last thing but may I offer a suggestion to pick a teffilah and make it (or a part of it) your own. What I mean by this is for example take the first three brachos of shmone esrai and that will be your time for complete focus and attention on davening and strengthening/keeping in touch with your connection to Hakadosh Baruch Hu. This will also allow you to ‘tap in’ to that pecial feeling of closeness, security, etc
😀 Zuberman! 😀