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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.......

Hey tabs and eth @eth @TAB

Yeah I went to sleep rather easily. I just felt really crap about the whole day yesterday. Watched a show and ate the custard tart I bought during the day.

I really enjoyed my night at my friend's house where his gf cooked an indian meal. That was a great time. It made what was a shite horrible day into something good.

Today I'm editting at home online. So that's a good thing I like, generally speaking. It's another skill I can work on at my own pace.

By Monday next week I suspect that I will be okay to go back. Just really need to block out any thoughts of work til then. Really not worth worrying about at all.

@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.......

That sounds a lot better way to look at things, well perspective @MDT

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

Yeah. Just as long as I can keep it I guess @TAB
And not lose perspective

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

guess try and take things and face value and dont try and read things into how people seem to be acting I guess work is a big step for you and you are still going there, thats the main @MDT not going cuts out a lot of options , well in life.

Have you been to GP or psych recently ?

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Yeah @TAB might check in. But not sure yet. I think the fact I haven't quit is a good thing. I am hoping it teaches me resilience and perseverance. Plus there is too much stress in finding another job. At least in today's covid economy.

I believe it will help o start looking and applying though. Might actually find something else maybe.

Having coffee and toast now

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

it might be a good idea to check in @MDT re thoughts , well you didnt quit, true, but perhaps if they unpack what it is going on, it might make going to work less of a struggle ?

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Hi @MDT that is awesome you had a good night with friends, sounds like you have an awesome support group around you.

Try practicing mindfulness @MDT focus on the here and now, tomorrow and what happens then is for tomorrow not now.

Just enjoy your day. Maybe open up a curtain to let some light in while you work, put some music on and if it is not too cold let some fresh air in.

Please take care and be gentle with yourself.

Jacques

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

True that @TAB
I think I might.

Might be able to get some strategies too.

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

Good Man @MDT !

https://youtu.be/UIE4UjBtx-o

phone ref re song .. lol ..I meant phone DR etc

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

I'm not religious @Jacques but one bible passage I like is Mathew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own

I agree with this statement.

Yeah my friend was telling me the benefits of yoga.
He is Indian has been doing it since he was a kid.
I am going to try it maybe soon when I get back to the gym
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