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MDTSenior Contributor
I'm really worried about my future...
There's so much effort required to get anywhere in life and I don't think I can do it.
I'm always worried that I won't 'get there'
For someone my age I'm very worried and very stressed as well as not being very optimistic about the future..
I'm just afraid and concerned and I hate it..
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soulSenior Contributor
Hi @MDT,
As you are heading into the home straight with uni, I think you should focus on that and doing your best to procure a position for next year. Relationships will come but they can put an added pressure on what I feel is already an anxious time for you.
When you've got that degree in your pocket and are in the workforce there will be all sorts of opportunities for you to socialise and find more friends and perhaps even a partner. I'm guessing this concern is caused by your perception that everyone else is in a relationship and that makes them happy. The truth is that relationships take effort. If your not in a good head space, a relationship is going to run into problems. Concentrate on being happy and liking yourself first before you venture out to find that special person.
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