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I Need Help Can Anyone Help Me Here

After 20 years of wasting my life I feel like I need to start growing up a little bit... and I have no idea how to go about starting my life. I have a job, I’m earning money, I’m really freaking dumb, dropped out of college, have to pay back loans, don’t have many skills... I feel like I’m going no where and I don’t know what to do. I’m tired of sitting around playing games and listening to music all the time, I’m just clueless on how to start things. I’ve always had an issue starting small and I get overwhelmed easily. I still live with my parents, I have no car, I don’t know how to do a lot of things. I feel like the most childish adult in the planet. I don’t know what to do.

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LucyFuhr · 56-60, F

You can't be that "dumb" if you've come to this realization at your age. If you still feel the same way in your 40s...[b]then[/b], I'll totally agree with you.

Whenever I've felt overwhelmed, "lists" always help to organize my thoughts. You've started with a list of cons, now list the pros.

Then make a list of what you'd rather see in your lists and work towards achieving those.

P.S. I wish you the best!

Throger · 26-30, M

@LucyFuhr I’ve always procrastinated on that 😂 I’m very unorganized but maybe trying to be organized is the first step. Thank you though. I do feel dumb, both in life situations and book smarts. I’m trying not to get down on myself and to be honest I’m very disappointed in myself. Always thought I’d be moved out, have a full time job, going through college successfully by now and I haven’t.

LucyFuhr · 56-60, F

Independence, a good job and a diploma/degree are all wonderful things but they come with their own headaches too. You'll experience all of those soon enough LOL

The great thing about having nothing you're proud of is, you also have nothing to lose. It's okay to be disappointed in yourself...especially when that disappointment inspires you to do something about it.

Just take it one step at a time.
One step is an achievable and realistic goal.

Even for a [i]procrastinator[/i] ;)

Throger · 26-30, M

@LucyFuhr I just can’t see myself going back to college at the moment. I need to pay back loans and I have a headache with that. I need a more hands on learning experience