Hopeless

[1BrightStar]

I’m going to be 20 in May and I feel like a failure. I lost my job, I’m not where I want to be in my career and my family doesn’t believe I’m depressed. I don’t see myself getting better. I don’t see a happy ending. I have few friends and I never see them because we don’t live near each other. I don’t see the point in living anymore. Nothing I try even works and I think it’s time to give up. I’m scared but I don’t know what else to do.

[skidrew]

I was in that boat 35 years ago. I

got counseling help and eventually found a 12 step fellowship another 5 years later! Fast forward I’ve had an awesome life until 4 years ago!Everything started falling apart! Death, relationships, kids, cancer u name it. I’m treading water right now knowing the storm will pass and I will be happy again! I need to take control of my own life again and put me first!

[CanuckAnon]

Don’t give up! You have so much more living to do!

I understand that this is difficult to cope with but it’s not a failure moment. It’s a different path to take instead. Don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s being blown out of proportion cuz you are low at the moment. Take a step back, take a breath and try relaxing. You will get another job which may just put your career where u want it. Just don’t pressure yourself to some non existent standard.

Can you get medical treatment for your depression? Counselling at least? Sometimes people can’t understand what you are going thru as depression has no real outward symptoms like a broken leg does. People find it hard at times but that doesn’t stop you taking care of you though!

If u need to vent then do it here, if u need support get it here... 🤗 you are not alone here... we have all experienced what you are currently.

[pink83737]

If it makes you feel any better, i’m the same age as you and i don’t even have my drivers license nor a job. i’m so very inexperienced and my anxiety is stopping me. but please know things do get better. stay strong; we’re all going through something.

[Gazzathomas]

Hey BrightStar , with a name bright star we must be on the right tracks ? Lovely name. Depression sucks especially when those around you don’t realise or recognise you having it. Talking helps .. talking about it is okay . Telling people you feel shit is okay and nothing to be ashamed about. So my suggestion is find someone nearby and tell them you don’t feel well. You have depression and it sucks. It makes you feel shit . Don’t be scared , don’t be worried you see it’s not your fault , your head is making you feel this way. The important bit is talking , by talking about it we can feel better about ourselves , sometimes by talking we can see the fog lifting around our heads. You actually have a great future , it’s just that you don’t see it or feel it right now. But you do , you will be okay xx

[NJ1106]

I'm feeling the same way. I'm 29, just got fired because I've missed work too much due to my depression and getting the flu. My friends never talk to me. I'm lucky to have a great fiance. It was hard to talk about my depression when I first got diagnosed but it has gotten easier. I'm in therapy but haven't been in a while unfortunately. Life has been a rollercoaster for me for a long time. I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop when my life is going ok. Things will get better. You just have to take care of yourself. Even if your family doesn't understand you need to take care of yourself. They will catch up. You are important and deserve to have a better life. Everything in life is temporary even our troubles.