I'm not sure what to say, ha
Hey, my name is Jay and I'm 36 from Alabama in the United States.. I honestly do not know what to say in this. I guess I should tell you the issues I've been dealing with for most of my life. I've been battling depression for years now and the medication I've been given for it hasn't really worked the way I wanted it to work. Im very anxious at night for some reason (I have no clue why) I've been given Ativan for it and it barely works on me.
Ok what else...I have low self esteem, I barely have any confidence in myself when it comes to women which is why I'm probably alone and single, that and I don't feel I'm attractive considering what you see on TV and social media as "attractive". Because of this i have no confidence to ever try to talk to a girl I just usually put my head down whenever one is around. I wish I didn't feel like this and I could just be myself and find a girl that would like me for me.
I also feel kind of lost as in I want more in my life as far as a career, I don't want another dead end job, I want an actual career, but I have no clue where to start. I know it sounds weird that a 36 year old man feels lost and in the wilderness, but this is how I've felt for the past year.
I apologize for this long message, but if anyone does read this know that you are loved.
44, still lost
Hi! I think that the fact that you can say all of that and still tell other people that they are loved speaks more to the kind of person you are than all of the vulnerabilities that you were so strong to lay out here. Reading your post, you are stronger than you realize. It can be hard to say what we need and that is okay. I do hope that you find everything you are looking for and more with your life! The journey is only just beginning! Please don’t hesitate to take advantage of all the resources here on 7 cups. There is so much knowledge and support! You are amazing! All the best!
Hi Jay,
Nice to meet you! I'm Claire, I'm 30 and from the UK. I'm sorry to hear that you have been living with depression for a while, I am similar and find it really hard. I joined this app as I wanted to speak to other people with similar experiences. Have you spoken to many people on here? How have you found it?
In terms of meeting someone, have you tried online dating? That's how I met my husband ☺️ before I met him I found it really nice just talking to different people- it made me feel less lonely
