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If you were me, what would you do?

I am not poor. I have a good family. But I'm pushing 30 and really have done nothing with my life. I have troubles all over the shop. Sexuality, confidence, employment...i've never been in a relationship. I still live with my parents. I am just about holding down a job that pays minimum wage. I look at my life and I struggle to remember the last time I wasn't anxious, depressed or stressed. It's been this way since I was about 14...

I don't know where to begin to fix things. I feel like the damage may be done and I am now just living out my days trying to get by in a rather miserable and worthless existence. If you were me what would you do?

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  • 8 years ago
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    Jeremy, don't be discouraged. Take time to yourself alone and pray. Promise, there's nothing that prayer can't answer. I mean, my life's been messy for quite sometime and to think that I'm just 20; the moment I received Christ, my problems doesn't bother me that much and by God's help they are even getting solved without me stressing over those things. I just had this inner peace that's just so hard to explain and it's wonderful and you can have it, too. Jesus said in John10:10b, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." It may be hard to believe for others and I think some would be skeptical about it but I don't care, what I only want is for you to know that you are not alone, you are loved by a great God and He wouldn't leave you nor condemn you, just let Him in to your heart and to your life.

    I don't think that you need psychotherapy, you sound normal to me; there's nothing wrong with you, it's just that at times our problems become so great that it seems like our lives are caving in. Live happily and think positively. Your problems are nothing compared to others. You should be grateful 'cause you still have a job while others doesn't have any home to live in; You are not poor, you can still eat foods you like to eat while many people in Africa are dying because of starvation. You are still blessed in fact, you are healthy while others are inflicted with worse diseases and praying that their lives be extended. Enjoy it, live every moment of your life. Don't think too much; count your blessings and not your problems, you'll be surprised how many they are.

    Lastly, just want to share this to you: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) I'll include you in my prayers tonight. God bless you :)

    Source(s): God's love
  • 8 years ago

    Oh I know how you feel...

    Well, I do this thing where I take some money, and run away for a day or two. Or pretend to. I don't call my parents, invite my friends, I just go and have a mini-vacation by myself out in the city. I sometimes like to pretend I'm on some daring runaway mission. It sounds childish, but it really makes me feel better. You can pretty much go anywhere, but I recommend going somewhere you have never been to, or someplace that makes you feel happy. Or you can even take a longer break and go on an adventure. Get lost in a desert, party in some obscure bar, get a wild story.

    Another idea is to talk to someone. You can pay money for a phycologist (might be the best option) or seek help from others over the internet who have similar problems. Join sites like Tumblr or Recoveryourlife.com

    My last idea is to volunteer or do at least one good deed a day. You'd be surprised how good it feels to help someone in need. You can do anything by making someone smile, or go work at the homeless shelter, or something like that. Trust me, it does miracles and makes me feel like I'm helping the world, bit by bit.

    Everyone is here on the planet for a reason, which means everyone is worth something. Just learn to accept yourself and benig happy is one of the first steps!!!

    Good luck, my friend!!!!!

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I personally would, take a day to myself from everyone, and just think about everything I've been going through, think of some answers and if you need to cry. And, if you need help with anything, go to someone that you can trust with your life & discuss with them how you feel, and hopefully you will feel better about yourself!

    No matter what anybody says, NOBODY is worthless, EVERYBODY is priceless!

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    If you are not poor, ask your family to help you pay for psychotherapy. You cannot fix your life until you fix yourself.

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  • 8 years ago

    Ask JESUS to fix you. He is waiting to help you start afresh.

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