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I Have Lost Direction

I Have Lost Direction

Name: Michelle

Comments: I am 21 and feel like I have lost direction. I can't seem to concentrate at work anymore, I feel weak, tired and sleepy. I live with my family but now I want to move out. Just want to be alone.it feels like my boyfriend isn't there. I'm frustrated,depressed and always complaining about everything.sometimes I just breakdown and cry, I don't even know why. I buy clothes a lot so I can feel good about myself and I don't even wear some of the clothes. It's like I don't know what I want anymore, please help.

Direction Lost I

First off, I am sorry to hear that you are going through this--it is never easy.

Have you seen a doctor at all for this depression? Are you taking medication and it is not working? It kind of depends on where you are in the situation to try and help.

The clothes issue is very common. Some people buy shoes, clothes, chocolate and I buy books! I have an awesome library! It is something that is instantly gratifying that makes one feel better right then and there. But that moment easily passes and adds more guilt to us which in turn adds to the depression. I used to buy stuff that I would never use and then made a conscious effort to at least buy books because they could be used later on and still be enjoyed.

Are you religious at all? I find that when I am depressed I tend to think that God is the last person who wants to hear me whining but I have learned prayer works if you have a faith in a God or higher power.

You definitely have signs of depression and I hope that you will be able to get help if you haven't seen a doctor yet. Are you in a serious relationship with your boyfriend?

I will be thinking of you!
AlaskanLDS

I Have Lost Direction Health & Special Psychology

You are definitely depressed. Maybe you solved this already but you need to talk to someone you trust or in the very least get some professional help.

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You are suffering with depression. I don't know all of your situation but to begin I would write down all the things that make you unhappy and all the things that make you happy. Then start doing the happy things as a start. In the long term you should seek help, not necessarily professional but someone to say and give you some positive words.

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Is your boyfriend treating you right? Does he hold you in his arms and tell you how much you mean to him?

Seeing how you mentioned feeling that the boyfriend wasn't there, I can only assume that the boyfriend is neglecting you and treating you poorly. If so, then I would strongly advise you ditch him and seek another boyfriend.

Also, I would suggest you stay with your family for now until you feel better. Living on your own is not cheap. The stress of having bills and other expenses to pay will only make your life worse. After all, you can easily find alone time by locking yourself in your room for a few hours. It is not necessary to move out on your own.