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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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Hoping so @Meowmy
Hoping so my friend

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Thanks @Jynx
Yoire very kind to say so 🙂

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@MDT

Hi Hamza

Feeling under-valued and drained at work is not the best way to find your feet in the current climate - what you say about the people you work with could be true - young people caught in the current and the older people staying because it feels safe I guess - it could be why they seem so shallow and bitter

It seems to me that many people get a university degree they don't want and don't need and are disillusioned and worn out early in life - maybe they would have been better off doing an apprenticeship - my daughter finished high school early in Year 12 - and we were happy to start her off in an apprenticeship and she flourished there. We need tradies - many people would be happier I think

Doing something to please other people isn't the way to go - I think you already know that but you are having trouble sorting it out right now but it is wearing you down

Perhaps if you took time off to catch your breath and find your feet you could find a job where writing skills are vital - it is an important skill anyway. And you do write well here - and I am qualified to say that - it comes through how exhausted you are

I wish you well - I hope your family is supportive - I hope they understand -

Personally I wouldn't be bothered with on-line dating - it could lead to more feelings of exclusion - I had a bit of a look at it when I first got on-line - a long time ago now - I had to ask why so many men were interested in having a date with someone in another country - and now I know that cat-fishing happens -

You seem like a worthwhile person to me - just jaded with your job draining you - worn thin by 9.30 am - not the best way to have a good day -

I really care about you

Dec

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@Owlunar its good to see you as always and to read your thoughtful replies

Today I feel a bit better. Gently does it i guess hey.

I agree with all you said.

I am going to try and exercise some more discipline in my thinking and approach to myself. But in a gentle way.

I guess I am also expecting to have a slump at one point soon because that usually happens when 1 or 2 things go a bit pear shaped. So I guess it will reap rewards.

I am hoping to get thay extra week of leave before Christmas meaning I'll have one week left of work. Or 4 shifts after today.

I am going to eat lunch outside in the park as it is a very nice day out today.

Idk what secrets get shared on the other floor and i would rather not worry. Looks like I won't be there for the rest of the year so that's good.

Life is tragic but it's beautiful too.

I was talking to my friend in Warsaw via messenger before and she sent some photos of Old Town where I have good memories. It was nostalgic. A reminder that on the other side of the world there are people trying to make their way in life. It also occurred to me when I was in NYC too.

Yes writing skills - working on that article still and will add to it. I think it may go somewhere. I forgot about the competition I entered over the weekend previously so that want smart... but it wasn't something I valued too much as it was all hypothetical scenarios. I like real life stuff maybe?

Anyway my friend. Better get back to work.

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Done

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Hi @MDT . Just have a quick moment to think about you, my friend. I hope you are okay. Please keep on writing as I enjoy reading what you get up to.

I had a phone appointment with my GP today and I told him I was back writing. He was quite impressed to know that it was how I was dealing with certain things in my life. I find it to be therapeutic and I'm really enjoying it. Is that how you feel about writing? Have you considered journalism if writing is what you like? At least it's a career but it's just an idea of course. I agree with @Owlunar you do write very well and I'm impressed with your writing skills and talent. Please don't waste it.

Judi9877

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Hey Judi
Good to see you
Thanks for your support and for checking in 🙂

Yes it is enjoyable and therapeutic @Judi9877

I am working on a piece I hope to get submitted to a few online magazines I read. Will see what happens
For the moment though I am playing battlefield

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(Xbox game lol)

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Thanks @Judi9877
That is very kind.
My day has been average. Ready to go home. Thinking about a lot. Trying my best etc.
When I get home I will chill out

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With less than half a tank of energy i am getting by today.
Toast for dinner i think

This place is taking it out of me and given that last week my week ended with me getting upset and angry on the way home... I think I am going well.

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I was thinking of maybe starting to read some classic Russian literature. I'll need to look into it more.

I also want to start my Christmas shopping.

I am eating my basic lunch now which is good. Something easy and low key.

I saw one of my managers on the other floor and had a pleasant exchange.

I have coffee with me atm too.

Tomorrow I will be helping my sister go and collect her earnings for her card making from a shop an hour away.
Due to some of her conditions she is a tad worried she may not make the drive back alone so I will go with her.

Today is a nice day out and I said happy new years and merry Christmas to the coffee shop I frequent. I really like them. I actually wish I could work there. But perhaps that exchange has been a welcome addition to my working days. Today he gave me a small discount. That was good.

Hamso is in the building
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