im new here

[yoda18]

I just graduated and have 0 ideas of what to do with my life. all my hobbies just dont interest me anymore, i cant get a job(no place in my area is hireing) I have some good days/periods when im super energetic and can do stuff. but i also have periods of time where i cant bring myself to do anything and want/tryied to kill myself. i am not a very open person and have trouble talking to people in general and when i asked my parrents if i could see a therapist they said yes but its been 3 months and i dont know what to do. so yeah i just needed that out there

[Agora1]

Hi yoda18, I'm assuming that is high school you just graduated from?? I think before you even get started in getting a job, you need to address a more serious issue and that is your suicidal tendencies. You do need to see a doctor/therapist regarding your emotional thoughts. Do your parents know how serious it is for you to see a professional? It sounds like you may suffer from severe depression which will not go away by itself.

For your safety, please seek help and update us. We will support you. You will not be alone, the forum is a safe place for you to come to when you need someone to listen. We all care. xx

[Fishmonster]

Your life is just starting I’m taking on that your 18 so you can make your own decisions/choices. Don’t wait for your parents, go out and seek help. A good therapist will be able to help you with your feeling and guide you to finding a career

[canadaman815]

Hi yoda18, don't worry about not knowing what to do with your life. Not many of us know for sure exactly what we're doing, even if we act like it. I'm 27 and still haven't found any long-term steady job that I've enjoyed; I've mostly just hopped between what I can tolerate and done my hobbies and film work (my passion) on the side. Remember that your work doesn't define you, and that there are people and a God who love you regardless of what situation you're in.

Do you have anybody else you can talk to about your thoughts if the possibility of therapy isn't panning out or if it's too intimidating? Relatives, good friends, a pastor? Make a leap of faith to trust someone, and you could find it makes a huge difference. If nothing else, a good number to reach out if you need someone to talk to for a consultation is 855-382-5433. Do you have a doctor you could ask about taking mild medication? Praying for you today.

[gogogirl]

I think personally seeing a therapist is a good idea- he/she might even have some ideas about employment. Also, is this high school or college? Career centers ( if in the USA- not familiar with other countries) . Sometimes offer training as well as resume and general advise. Also, with summer being around the corner- perhaps you could look into internships or even volunteering, right? Keeping busy does help. Also, what are your long term plans- for instance are you planning on attending college or acquiring some other furthur training such as vocational?

[gogogirl]

Also, you probably have done this already- but what about talking to your former hs guidance counselor? After all- your parents are tax payers!

[mickeyshell88]

It’s ok not to have a plan. I think the majority of us didn’t when we graduated. This is an emotional and scary stage in life. Don’t judge yourself by your reactions to it. Be sure to seek help. Explain to your parents that you need help now.