Life Goals

[StressBuster]

I have been pursuing life goals that I cannot seem to reach. I'm turning 45 this November. My brain desperately needs to feel a sense of accomplishment with my life's goals. This is the primary cause of my major depression.

[deejames]

Perhaps Life Goals are too overwhelming. Daily, weekly, monthly goals are readily achievable and produce a sense of satisfaction.

I had a Bucket List carefully drawn up but unexpectedly I will never achieve any of them due to my chronic pain situation. I am learning, albeit slowly, to replace them with goals achievable for my state of health.

I know life goals tend to be slightly different but at 45 you do have plenty of time left for at least some of them. I would recommend setting shorter term targets and tackling your depression sounds like one of them.

I hope things improve for you .

[David196]

Hi

I'm nearly 55 and still trying to sort out some goals!

My depression has interfered in the most basic of daily activities never mind long term goals.

I endorse the previous post, make tackling depression a goal. You will probably make progress on the other goals on the way.

I am focusing on managing my depression as an immediate goal and have learnt to accept that timescales on other goals have had to shift.

I still have those goals but I'm not so ambitious and have learnt to value other stuff I can pick up along the way. Resilience for one and an improving relationship with my partner another. Other people are helping with my goals who i would not have met or sought out if i did not need help with depression.

Good Luck

Dave