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I don’t know what to do anymore

Ladybug5

Every time I think I’ve figured out any part of my life or see a tiny bit of hope for my future, it’s just crushed by the fact I’m incapable of coping and truly have no desire to do anything. Not even in the way of I’d like to laze around at home “doing nothing”. All I do each day is wait for the day to end. Not much has brought me joy for a long time now but I really can’t see myself doing anything or being anything in the future. I just don’t know what to do anymore.

  • Hmmm I think I went through something similar 8 years ago, it feels a bit like depression but without the pangs. I think you just have to grasp at any small happiness for a while even if it is just fleeting until you get out of the funk and get some zip back in your step. I do know it passes eventually but I understand it sucks to be in it, sorry you are feeling this way Ladybug5.

  • Ladybug5 said:
    All I do each day is wait for the day to end.

    I went through a similar phase when I was 19 - I found the only way forward was to find something small to work toward - it could be just to do the dishes for example then I would celebrate that win in my mind and maybe have a sweet or something to reinforce the success of it.

    I would use the likes of meals as the next "big win" to work towards or even bedtime and eventually the drive to do these more often became easier. The little bumps of positivity increased the ceretonin and the mood lightened over time.

    If you can get to the point of getting out for a walk sometimes then a huge boost can be offering to walk a neighbours / family members dog - they can be really good and lots of studies show that petting the dog does wonders for your mood.

    It all begins with that next step, then the next and believing that you will be able to walk, then run, then fly if you want to.

    I believe you can do it.

  • Story of many, these days.

    I found that I don't have to aim high; anymore. Humility is more important than 'Likes'.