I’m pathetic.

[SandedBrain0]

I genuinely think the world would be a better place without me in it. I’m currently in a gap year between high school and college and I have done nothing noteworthy. I haven’t gotten a job or picked up any new hobbies, I’ve been living everyday like it’s a weekend. I think I’ve proven to myself that I’m too weak for life’s challenges.

[survivorspirit]

World is never better without us. We don't know what things will be like five minutes from now, let alone tomorrow. In my depression episodes I find a practice of mindfulness and living now in the present really helps. It's taken me years to develop it but it's worth it. Someone cares and will listen

[survivorspirit]

18 years old ? Give life a chance. There is someone who is there for you and maybe they haven't arrived yet.

[Alexander01]

You’re not weak. A gap year doesn’t define your worth, and it’s okay to feel lost. Start small: one tiny step at a time is still progress. You don’t have to "earn" your place in the world, you already belong here. If the weight feels too heavy, reach out to someone you trust. You matter more than you realize. 💙 And if you're ever in crisis, please talk to a professional or call a helpline, you deserve support.

[frailstateofmind44]

I know this is probably not the answer you want to hear right now, but you’re so young I promise you won’t feel this way forever. you’re only just barely entering adulthood and there’s so many new things and experiences coming your way. it’s perfectly ok to feel like you haven’t done anything noteworthy *yet, everyone is on their own path/timeline and life isn’t a race. especially when you’re only 18. as the years go on and you get older you’ll start to grow and discover yourself. you’ll gain your freedom and independence and it’s actually pretty cool when you finally realize you can live your life any way you want and do anything you want. you still have so much to experience and the world definitely would not be a better place if you weren’t here.

sending all my support

[Xene]

Life can be a bucket of 💩 at times and worse but it’s definitely worth fighting for.🤷‍♀️

[survivorspirit]

Just checking in. Hope you are doing well?

[SandedBrain0 in reply to survivorspirit]

I'm doing a little better. Thanks.