I'm 22 years old and wasting my life. I
just can't motivate myself to do anything.
This isn't a recent thing btw. Ever
since my dad moved out when I was 15 I
haven't had any motivation. I had to sit
my leaving certificate 3 times and when I
got it, the results weren't great. The
annoying thing is that I know I could have
done alot better. I used to be a great
student. My d.A.T.S. Test told me I
could do anything I wanted to do. I have
the ability. This lack of motivation has
had repercussions on my social life as
well. I've lost contact with almost all
of my old friends. I only have 1 really
good friend left and when she calls to
arrange meetings I make excuses not to go
out and see her.Also, i'm stuck in a
boring job which i'm really beginning to
hate. I've applied for other jobs in
various different places (over 2 months
ago at this stage)but no one has called me
back yet I really don't know
what to do. I don't want to spend the
rest of my life like this.
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Taopaz
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Location: USA
Posted: 10-23-04 23:45pm
Pupu,
have you been diagnosed professionally
with depression?
I can relate to what you are saying,
though I am 26 and am only now really
trying to tackle this so that I don't
spend another day feeling like i'm not
"applying" myself to life.
I was diagnosed at 14, though it was never
treated or taken seriously by my parents-
I guess a forced smile was supposed to fix
everything.
The fact that you are here posting your
feelings and situation shows that you are
willing to look within and make changes.
That is a great step.
I am not the biggest fan of talking to a
Dr. Right away. I would try to find a
counselor or psychotherapist (1st choice)
whom you feel comfortable with and you
feel is really listening. Talk about what
you are feeling and the ins and outs of
your history. Ask many questions about
meds and alternative therapies. Exercise,
diet, and activity (even if its just
walk) are great ways to get past the
initial dpresssion and are immensely
important in every day life for anyone
anyway.
let me know what you find out...Or if you
just want to chat.
Taopaz
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Pupu
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Dublin
Thanks For Replying Taopaz. Posted: 10-24-04 15:13pm
(was beginning to think nobody
would!)thanks for the advice.I haven't
been professionally diagnosed with
depression but will look into it and let
you know what happens. Btw, it's great to
hear from other people with the same
problems at least I know i'm
not alone.
I really don't know
what to do. I don't want to spend the
rest of my life like this.
