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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.......

@MDT if peeps judge you that's their loss, just thinking if the topic has certain themes just add a trigger warning? It may not though, I am just checking. I would listen to most things but I wouldn't judge you my friend ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

XOXO ANGELS333

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Thanks @Angels333 @outlander @Bunniekins

I will need to think about it for a while I think. Before I day anything detailed.

I posted about it on another thread I made a year ago I think. I can't recall the exact time.

Off to work now. Really don't want to go but baby steps I guess hey

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

Chin up Hams @MDT

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Hey @MDT you are ahead of me in getting yourself off to work. I'm struggling this morning.

I think I remember you mentioning something on another thread some time ago. It's good to sit on it if you need before posting. I'm certainly ok for you to tag me if you want.

Take care,

The wobbly frog.

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

I'm really on my lastlegs today

So many things around me causing stress and anxiety.

I want to quit this job because the culture is really bad. It's not a good ppace to be working. It's also really bad management.

I know I have a job and these days one has to be thankful for that- but i am just airing how it deals for me today and many days.

This whole business with dating and relationships is hitting me hard today as well. Seems Like I won't be able to function in that context unless I do something radical and I have no idea what that is.

Maybe I am just not cut out for relationships in the modern age... amongst my peers.... I'm 26,nearly 27...never been in one....

People are either shocked by that or disgusted. I have no idea what to make of it.

My patience is wearing thin with myself and I do not feel good both emotionally and physically.

@outlander @Shaz51 @Zoe7 @TAB @Bunniekins @BlueBay @Meowmy @Everan @Appleblossom @frog @eth @Gazza75 @Angels333 @Sophia1 @Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear
@Ant7 @Adge @Former-Member @Owlunar @Scarecrowe @Dani1981 @Molliex @Jacques

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

thinking of you and sending warm wishes @MDT .

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Hey @eth
Thanks my friend 🙂

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

Really doing it tough today 😞
Not well at all.
Will go for lunch very soon

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

hi @MDT hugs my friend.

i understand how bad being in a toxic workplace can be like. i hate tension and anger.

re the relationship, i met my first partner at 36, i had people calling me gay, weird or asexual for not being in a relationship at 18, life is not a text book mate and life works in its own time. don't let anyone put you under pressure or make you feel less of a person because you have not found someone.

i know how much pressure we are all under to bit into society's beliefs and values, it is not always feasable or right that society puts so much pressure on us.

try to be gentle with yourself

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

Hey @Jacques thanks for that. You are wise.

I am on lunch atm.

Might I ask - how did you find it growing up in your 20s without a relationship??

I feel a bit inadequate however I also think I get judged..
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