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Lacking direction, unsure of what I need to do and generally just fed up.......

Lacking direction, unsure of what I need to do and generally just fed up.......

Hi all.

I have made a new thread here. I need to do this to make it feel real and important or else it'll just be another comment I make on an already existing thread. There are many areas in my life where I feel like giving up. I don't really care how irrational it may sound. I don't care if it's silly. It's just how it is for me at the moment.

I've never been as good as what I am now (on paper) and I put that down to the supportive environment here on the forums.


But I am struggling again.

There are many things on my mind and in my life that are causing me to rethink a lot of what I thought I knew about family and friends. I need to review some things again.

I am also getting lazy around my physical health and diet. I eat a lot more rubbish and I've put on some weight (in the bad way). I used to be quite skinny but then I went to the gym and sorted that out. But lately I have had 0 motivation for exercise because I find it so boring. It's just really boring. I have no enjoyment in it anymore. I think I never really did, but I did it just to be healthy. Now I just don't care. I don't see any utility in doing it anymore.

I feel like giving up on dating. There are just too many fake people in the world and I am exhausted by it. I am also thinking that my lack of relationship in early 20s and late teens is a turn off for many girls my age. I'm trying to see the benefits in my situation but I don't believe there are any.

My sister's health is progressively getting worse. So is her social health. She is having fights with her friends. Mum babies her about a lot. It's not helping. Dad has given up I think. And he is also likely doing "things" behind my mum's back and she is turning a blind eye to it. I have no input on any of that so I simply have to sit by and watch it go down.

I hate my job but getting money is important. I had this conversation with my parents the other day. They seem to have the belief that I can get into something I want to do. I don't. I am trying to find the light and the way forward with that but I don't know how they can see it. I have a desire to go into journalism/writing. But that environment is so political and I don't think I'm able to "pick a side". My internship taught me how I can do it. But it's just such an effort. I don't know if I have the stamina to get there.

I think that's all I can think of for now. I am sitting here on my pc playing a videogame and waiting for food to arrive. I am worried I will just get worse if nothing is done. But that urgency seems small compared to anything else I can do.

In a nutshell - I am not well.

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Re: Lacking direction, unsure of what I need to do and generally just fed up.......

Thanks Apple @Appleblossom
🙂

You always speak sense

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@MDT hey Hamza, just came home after meeting friends. I often feel very small in the world and insignificant, not because I don't try enough but as a result of my parents and brother want to look after males in the family. And my MI make me feel small. I guess underlying is rhe insecurity. I find the anxiety and fears are the worst that lead to so much suffering. May be if we can find activities that help to self nurture, self soothing

Not easy lol.

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Hey @Meowmy

@ethSo glad you have own space to call home.

@MDTIts all part of growing up to figure out what to lose. Its alright to lose rubbish ... but not let it litter .. lol

@TAB

Cheers ALL\Gotta get off puta

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Re: Lacking direction, unsure of what I need to do and generally just fed up.......

I agree @Meowmy
Activities that help to self nurture and sooth

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Have a good one @Appleblossom

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Hey @MDT just catching up here. Sounds like you've had a rough morning and better afternoon. For what it's worth I admire you for many reasons. You are thoughtful and compassionate and smart. I get the L-word feeling (seems like a no no for some, but I have been there). It's very hard not to make comparisons, when the wider society is so bent on forcing us to do just that.You have your own path and you have come a long way. The next steps will become clear in time. Take care mate.

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@MDT hey Hamza not easy to self nurture and sooth. Just had a nap to ease my dizzy head. It's getting dark quickly here. Hope you find something to cheer you up.

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You are not a loser @MDT , you are a much loved and valued human being.

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Thanks for that my amphibious friend @frog

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Watched a debate thay got me riled up lol @Meowmy
Nice to feel passion again
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