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I Am Lost In Life

I'm not sure where my life is going... Nowhere at the moment I suppose. If you've got any suggestions or opportunities let me know. I don't feel like I want anything in life and it stops me from doing anything every single day.

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shadowplt

I've read the threads and don't really think there's something wrong with you. You're a very young gentleman who's a little lost in life. I'm no phycho...ist of any kind, just a Dad who's experienced raising kids.

Find something you enjoy in life and go for it. My older kids both tried collage, it didn't work for them. They are both independent and living on their own. Not everyone is collage bound at your age. At some point you might find it or not. Just be happy with your lot.

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Holdontothefire · 26-30, M

Yep.. well education is where I'll be starting! Next month actually haha. I was in the kind of situation where I got out of high school and got a pretty nice job, and it was entirely conceivable that I would have just stayed there for a good while before making plans.. but things got all messed up so now I'm kind of floundering around; not able to picture a worthwhile future of any kind xD

So.. it will take some time to get my life and my mindset back in order.. but I am definitely starting :) Now if only it were easier for me to get out of the house! haha. Thank You for responding!

shadowplt

At your young age cutting the purse strings is HARD. You want the iPad, Internet connection, TV and all meals handed to you. Believe me when I say my kids were the same. They are on their own and either have given up on that stuff or learned to pay for it.

Holdontothefire · 26-30, M

Haha well.. The TV and the tablet I did buy for myself! But yeah haha the things that matter.. rent and food xD are nice. Especially when they're gladly handing it over! I did actually try to move out before.. but yeah haha.. These problems arose xD I could have easily made it out on my own with a tiny bit of assistance from a family member, but I just don't have anything I want.. and until there's something I want, there's no way I can try that again..
So right now what I want is to figure out what I want! So getting out more often, socializing, getting work done, and just having more experiences are the things that will lead me to knowing what I want.. and being able to be someone who wants to take care of themselves.. In regular peoples' minds, I should just be dead haha.. But I suppose I'm lucky.. having help until I can manage it on my own..

shadowplt

No one your age knows where they're going these days. I'm a father of a 23 and 21 yr old son and daughter. They're equally confused.

My 14 yr old daughter is too.

Just realize it does turn out if you want something and strive for it.

I had a Major set back as a kid of 17. I accidentally sliced my wrist open by falling through a glass window. Spend a month in the hospital recovering. I went on to set some state records in swimming in Va and went to the USAFA. Learned to fly planes and have been flying/teaching flight school ever since.

You're not lost in life. Just haven't found it yet.

MegMichelle29

I'm sorry you are in a rut right now. Are you in college by any chance? It sounds like you may need to talk to someone about how you feel. Depression is the worst, but you can overcome it.

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Holdontothefire · 26-30, M

Yeah exactly :) I'm going in for a blood test next week so I'll talk to my Physician then about seeing a psychologist and probably a psychiatrist. I've been told that medication alongside therapy can really help.

Happiegurl

Absolutely, the right therapy and meds could really help. Make a list of things to discuss with your Dr. ahead of time, often when your there in the moment these things (i.e. things your feeling) escape you.

Holdontothefire · 26-30, M

Sure thing. Thanks for the tip :)

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