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Don't know what to do with my life.

User Profile: Joe47
Joe47 September 3rd, 2016

Hello, my name is Joe and I am 28 years old. I am extremely introverted. I have severe social problems, and I also have severe depression. Because of my problems I have never had a job, girlfriend, or friends. I am at home all day, and I do the same things everyday. I never change. I really would like help with these problems, but I never do anything to get help. I have a hard time asking people for help. I have never talked to a doctor/therapist about my problems; I can't afford to go to the doctor. I wish the people in my life would just ask me if I need help with anything, but they never do. My mom and me have been having trouble with our landlord lately; I think he is going to raise our rent. My mom pays $550 currently for rent. I think the landlord wants to raise it to $1000-1500. We might have to move, but there are no cheap places we can afford. Numerous times in the past I have also considered committing suicide.

I always look for articles on the internet for help with things, but I never actually do what any of them suggest. I just read them and don't take any of their advice. I feel like I have no energy to do anything. I wish someone would just come into my life and help me. I desperately need mental help, financial help, and help getting a job. I don't feel like I can do anything on my own. I just feel so lifeless. I am lonely all the time. I feel like dying. I feel worthless. I feel like I can never change.

People on this site have even given me suggestions on things to do in the past. I have gotten suggestions about free healthcare and cheap housing. I just never do anything with their advice. I feel like I need more than just a bunch of words on my computer screen to change my life. I just feel like talking to people on the internet has no effect on me; I feel like I need more extreme help.

I have been very depressed the past couple days. I most likely will be considering suicide again in the next few days. Anytime I get extremely depressed I consider suicide. I just don't know what to do at all. I feel so helpless. I am just so tired of living this way. I constantly think about things in the past that I wish I had done. I daydream all the time; I fantasize about having a better life. I never do anything productive. I hate myself for being the way I am. I hate not being able to help my mom with bills. I hate not having money. I hate not having a lot of food to eat. I just hate everything about my life.

I am scared what will happen in the next few months. I don't know if my mom and me will move out, stay in our current house, or be homeless. I wish all these problems would just go away. I want to just go up to my bedroom, lock the door, get under my blanket, and just not have to deal with the world at all. I want everyone to just leave me alone. I want to seclude myself from the world, and not have to interact with anyone. I am not fit for this world.

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User Profile: Belis
Belis September 3rd, 2016

@Joe47

I think you identified some key issues there. If you are in a very difficult place online support may not be enough. Reaching out for help in real life is not an easy step by all means. However that is the best chance you have to turn your life around. It may be a good idea to use the information about free healthcare and see a professional. There is treatment available for depression.

If you are in dark place please don't be afraid to pick up the phone and contact suicide hotline. They are not only specifically trained to help people stay safe but can also direct you towards face to face support.