Depression Support Group
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i can relate to a lot what you wrote.
my life really really sucks too. my parents/family treats me like total total, unimaginable crap. i was forced into a degree i didnt like by them and i dropped out. on top of it ive got a hair stuck in my foot and live in a horrible city with like sick sick sick rules. i was supposed to achieve so much but got this hellish life full of sufferring n nothing changes. no job or degree either.
anyway, hang in there, you seem to be very young and still have time. take career very seriously.
What a beautiful name. That's because you are an Angel in the eye sight of God. I read your post and I get it. Life is not fair at all. It seems like when we take two steps forward something is always pulling us backwards in life. But just know this Angel, that no matter what you go through in life God is able to fix and change it. I will be praying that God bless you with a Job, a good paying job. Just wait on the Lord and he will bless you with a wonderful life. He will bless you with kids and a husband one day. Just keep your head up, praying, believing and keep trusting God. He will change everything. No more lonely days for you! Believe it and receive your happiness!
Hugs and Love for you always!
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Pam
I certainly understand how your feelings can get so low. I have days where after I get home and the people around me start to bicker and argue I want to join the dog under the bed. There are a lot of issues in your statement, but one issue I didn't read you talking about was solutions? In suggesting some things to you I do this with the best of intentions. I'm not criticizing just speaking from my experiences. Yes I'm older than you.
Associating with different people would be a good start in boosting your self esteem. Those family members you mentioned appear to be dragging you down. Since your not working try some volunteer work. You will surely get satisfaction in helping others and you might be able to meet new friends and possibly a chance at a job. Speaking of a job or work. What do you like to do? What are you good at? Work is more than just earning money in order to make ends meet. You can never put a price on happiness at work. I'm high school educated, but I work with people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Helping those that can't help themselves is more rewarding than any amount of money on earth. Do you know how good it feels to tell someone that they are beautiful and see the smile on their face? As far as driving? Yes that is a problem in this day and age, but let me tell you that driving can be very stressful . My suggestion is that you work on getting that job first. As far as following up on the interview? Show up in person instead of calling. Think like the boss. It's easier to say "No" over the phone than in person. Sell yourself. They should hire you because? Then once your hired you have to be true to your word. You've talked the talk now it's time to walk the walk. You said your best friend cut you out of their life. With all due respect I'm sure that their are two sides to every story. Owning up to any mistakes you made are humbling and will remind you not to make them again. I have a friend that I've known since 1978.He hasn't spoken to me since the fall of 2010. I have no idea why? I suspect some issues might be to blame, but I have no idea why we were the closets of friends and suddenly its over. I call him my friend because I have hope that one day we will be friends again. In the meantime life goes on and so do I. I've felt the way you do emotionally and even attempted it, but I didn't have the guts. So here I am and I go forward everyday despite issues that happen in my life that really suck, are unfair, or just plain dumb mistakes that I make myself. Or things I say to people that I love and are close to me that are harsh, hateful, and cruel. I lash out at them and after I realize how stupid I look I still don't feel any better so I'm learning to control my emotions. I tell younger people to think with your head and not with your heart. Get it? Last but not least. I have faced good times and tough times just like you are experiencing. I've circled the bottom and climbed back up only to fall again and start climbing back up again. Everything I have in my life today is because I made it happen. Yes I got some breaks along the way, but only YOU can start to make a difference in your life. Never quit never give up, and despite how lousy you feel somedays? Keep on trying. God bless you.
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