FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Something’s not right

Feeling Lost

outlanderSenior Contributor

Feeling Lost

i feel really lost in life. i dont know what i want to do in life or i do but it doesnt seem overly acheiveable. im so indecisive all the time. i dont know what to do.

im finding myself getting so jealous of other people who are doing well and succeeding in life. i normally love whe those around me succeed but sometimes i wish their experiences were mine. so many things have changed in my life or have been placed upon me that its hard to see the next day sometimes.

87 replies

31 - 40 of 87
1...345...9

In response to: Feeling Lost

tymeModerator

Re: Feeling Lost

Thank you for trusting us @Snowie - it is such a privilege to connect with you.

In response to: Feeling Lost

DimitySenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

I don't remember much of the Pirsig book @Appleblossom apart from the journey to reintegration of past and present selves, with a lot of shared wisdom along the way.

Hello @tyme nice to see you... sorry, I should have responded earlier.

In response to: Feeling Lost

NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

@Appleblossom wrote:

@NatureLover

Felt and probably looked like a lost soul most of my life.

Being on the forums has helped me find purpose, a tribe and an emotional processing avenue. Was more comfortable with typing than speaking.

I am also more comfortable with typing than speaking @Appleblossom . Sending hugs 💙

In response to: Re: Feeling Lost

outlanderSenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

@tyme @Snowie @Appleblossom @Dimity @NatureLover
sending love to you all

In response to: Feeling Lost

DelicatessenSenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

Hi @outlander @Dimity @TAB

Because they are your unique values that have real meaning (because you’ve defined them) you can live in a way that is true only to yourself. It means that I make good decisions for me all the time. And that helped me start to feel good about myself.

It took me some time to get my values correctly defined for me. I tweak them sometimes and added a new value 18 months ago with no change in about 5 years. So there’s room to move and it’s probably unlikely you’d get it right first time. But because I’ve stuck with it I can say that my values live inside me.

As to choosing how many? I was given a strange guide. The person teaching me told me to imagine I had a fish bowl. And inside the fish tank are fish. Each fish represents one value. You can only have so many fish in the bowl that you can feed (each fish needs to be fed regularly). That gave me a guide. So it’s up to you.

In response to: Feeling Lost

DelicatessenSenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

Hi @Appleblossom

I’m so glad the forums helped. I agree. The ability to connect on mental health with people who actually live the dream is magic. I especially like bumping into alcoholics, bipolar and anxiety sufferers but am finding more and more that just connecting in this space really helps.

In response to: Re: Feeling Lost

TABSenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

Interesting thoughts re values @Delicatessen guess I have been more in survival mode than looking for a code

In response to: Re: Feeling Lost

DimitySenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

Interesting metaphor @Delicatessen especially needing to feed the fish. I kept tropicals for 4 or 5 years. I'll think about it

In response to: Re: Feeling Lost

outlanderSenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

im feeling sad and lost for words. i just have no one. i dont really have anyone to talk to and my life is so far from what a normal young adult would have that i just dont fit any where.

i feel lost. i dont know what i should be doing or what i want to do. im really tired but also so bored. i dont know what im suppose to do.

my mental health is going so far down the drain im worried im not going to be able to stop it

In response to: Re: Feeling Lost

SnowieSenior Contributor

Re: Feeling Lost

You have me @outlander

I'm sorry things seem to be going downhill hon.

Are you safe?

31 - 40 of 87
1...345...9

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.