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Why is my life in utter confusion ? ?
I am 18 year old college student , 18 year old guy ;
I feel like I will never be able to be sucessful in life , I am feeling low all the time , I feel defeated & like end of world ;
Poor academic performance , chronic procrastinator
Life feels like Hell s h i t all the time ; Whats wrong ??
14 Answers
- SassyLassyLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's good that you recognize that you aren't feeling so good right now. I would put out there that you are going through a lot of changes right now. That transition from high school to college is usually rough for everyone, especially if you're living on campus away from your family.
Before you go getting pages from a prescription pad, go speak to a counselor or advisor. The schools offer these services for a reason. Sometimes just talking to someone who'll listen is all we need.
Just keep in mind: You are currently going through one of life's major changes. When l hit one of these bumps in life, I always say to myself: "Well, I feel like sh*t and I've definitely hit bottom, so I can only go up from here. Life can only get better."
- DallasLv 61 decade ago
You are not different from a lot of college students. They just don't show it. I was in your shoes 47 years ago .. exactly the same. You just haven't found yourself yet. I went in the Air Force and within 6 months I felt like I had a purpose in life. Best experience (although brutal at times) that I ever had. After 3 years I knew what I wanted .. I came out and got a degree in engineering .. it was tough because I was not that smart .. but smart enough. I have successfully worked for 47 years straight. And I feel like I was a success. You can do it too !! Just smile, work hard, don't say much and produce .. people will love you.
- 1 decade ago
your 18.. and that's all. and .. at least you have some sort of perspective to even realize that you are a procrastinator with poor Performance.. my advice.. would be to start writing lists..
Im a 29 year old female.. and I was a HUGE procrastinator before as well, Im a heavy gamer, and an art freak.. and I like to read.. and I spent way to much time doing the things that I liked.. instead of the things that needed to get done.. NOW im a single mom with three kids and have to be on the A game all the time..
SO i make list every day of all the things I need to do.. and I make a goal to get at least the ones of greatest priority done right away.. and as a reward for getting my Shtuff done I do the things I like.. like.. playing WoW, or TF2
- PowerLv 71 decade ago
You are at the point we all must go through. You have no experience so no foundation & nothing to get you into a secure future....The age 19-24 is the time to build the foundation for your life...when my son was your age he had been wasting his potential..You are probably the age he was at where he woke up & wanted to live his potential...so it is normal..he went to college & eventually found out what he liked to do & got into that career & is doing very well. So get comfortable with this time as a time to find out what you like & don't like. It may take a while before you decide what you want to commit to so just do the best at what you love to do..Keep saying "I am clear" even if it is a lie try to visualize it...go get the DVD's "the Secret" & "You can Heal your life". these explain how you can get stuck in a rut by what you say & how to change it.
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- 1 decade ago
Maybe you're not ready for college?
Or maybe you're just confused because you don't know what to do with your life. This is a common problem and you shouldn't feel bad if you
feel that way.
Unfortunately it is impossible to tell you what is wrong because you alone know all the circumstances in your life, and the description you gave just sounds like you may be depressed.
Go to a school counselor, and maybe a career counselor. They're there to help and I'm sure you could benefit from it.
Good luck.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Whoa, looks like you and me are in the same boat, guy. It was like reading a description of myself in what you said. I'm 19 myself and things are looking pretty down. I procrastinate, feel defeated, and everything seems like it's going wrong. Heck, this week I got a parking ticket for having my car parked wrong at home and then I lost my girl.
Does it hurt like hell, of course. But you have to look for that one thing you enjoy in life, and keep strong. Friends, Hobbies, etc. You and I are both young but we have our lives ahead of us. Better to have life sucky now than later.
Things are always going to get worse before they get better, mind you.
Chin up, talk to lots of people, and always occupy yourself.
I started running and reading more and pursuing my hobbies to keep myself occupied and in translation, that will help with the procrastination (and also not think about losing my girl!)
At least we're not dead. :)
Yet.
Source(s): www.SlashFilm.com - Anonymous1 decade ago
i sort of know what your talking about it may be because there is something or someone weigh you down ok think about whats wrong as you have then think whats right in your life then try to think of a way to fix those wrongs laughing also helps get together with your friends and relax stop thinking about whats wrong and try to enjoy your self it may seem stupid but it should help also try no to Focus on the wrongs E.G. don't think about that assignment you need to hand in you have not started i hope it helps you could also see a psychiatrist if you feel worse
- 1 decade ago
Maybe you're chronically depresed, it's a serious issue.
Go to your doctor, ASAP and make sure you take time out of your day to take care of yourself! Don't overwork, and let yourself know that if you got into college they obviously must want you there.
You're paying for tuition Make it worth it!!
You seem liek a cool person, dont bash youtrself
- 1 decade ago
Maybe you should talk to your Dr. I mean that is what they are there for. He might have some suggestions other than medication. I've been there, but this should be good years for you. You really need to buckle down and make yourself study, I had to tell myself when I was back in college "it's not going to last forever". Good luck to you in your success.
- 1 decade ago
You are just too stress or worried. Take a walk, think back on everything, then come back. set a goal for urself to accomplish and do it. Accomplishing a goal is the best feeling ever. Set a career for urself. Meet new people and let them support u too