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D220, I don't know if transportation would be an issue for you but have you thought of taking babysitting jobs to earn some money until you are able to find a permanent job? It might give you some confidence in yourself.
By the way, you might find this thread of interest:
I forgot to mention that I know a poster in another online community who runs a successful dog walking business. She also looks after cats who stay in their owners' homes when the owners go on vacation.
As a loner, having your own business where you can work alone might be more appealing than getting a job working for others.
D220, I don't know if transportation would be an issue for you but have you thought of taking babysitting jobs to earn some money until you are able to find a permanent job? It might give you some confidence in yourself.
By the way, you might find this thread of interest:
Nah, the children here already give me a headache I don't want to be around any more. Well, good news Walmart called me for an interview tomorrow at 1. I'm anxious and scared I'm going to mess this one up too. This is freaking me out constantly. ugh..
Haha, thanks for the link. I can relate to everything being said. Lots of interesting books posted might read em later.
I forgot to mention that I know a poster in another online community who runs a successful dog walking business. She also looks after cats who stay in their owners' homes when the owners go on vacation.
As a loner, having your own business where you can work alone might be more appealing than getting a job working for others.
Hmm, that sounds cool. How did she get started?
Having my own business would be a nice dream but I don't have the personality for it..too unmotivated and not all that smart.
I have a bunch of acquaintances but no real "true" friends who I go to for support or socialize with on a regular basis. I have always been an extroverted loner, if that makese sense. While I love socializing and interacting with people, I also love being alone doing my own thing. Probably why I'm still single too. For a long time I thought it was due to depression until I realized that nope, it's just my personality-style, being a loner-type.
But your malaise could also be your dissatisfaction with your life and an indication to you that you need to make some serious changes whether that has to do with your job or school or whatever. Join some new social groups and see if that helps.
Depression? I think I might have don't really know for sure. I do know I have some sort of mild anxiety which kept me inside most of the time even with that I don't feel lonely, not anymore anyway, the internet and TV kept me entertained all these years. And I probably should go to college, don't know how to start actually. And getting a job, eh most of the places I qualify for is retail and fast food but don't have the confidence to deal with customers.
And dating? Nope. Not for me. I don't think I can handle it. No guy ever shown interests in me so I figured why brother?
I don't like children so no family for me in the future. And retirement? I don't want to live that long anyway I was hoping to die before age 50 or so.
I'll just keep working on getting any sort of min wage job and possibly CC.
Your lack of confidence, mild anxiety, lack of motivation to improve your education, thoughts that you "can't handle" dating, and hope to die before age 50 lead me to think that perhaps you ARE depressed. Depression doesn't necessarily mean sadness. It can manifest itself in other ways, like apathy toward some of the things you mentioned.
Depression and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. I suggest you talk to a medical professional about your feelings and see what they have to say. Good luck!
I have no idea what I want out of life..everything seems so dull. So I'm clueless on that part. Right now, living somewhere with no one around for the rest of my life would make me happy. The only thing that satisfy me is the web.
It does sound like you're depressed. There's nothing at all wrong with wanting to be alone. But you should have a positive outlook and goals in life. Being depressed is not normal or healthy.
Yes. Make friends. Humans need to be social. It is in our nature, even if we feel like we are better off without anyone. You will feel a lot better and more secure with yourself if you have someone that treats you well and that you can talk to.
Yes. Make friends. Humans need to be social. It is in our nature, even if we feel like we are better off without anyone. You will feel a lot better and more secure with yourself if you have someone that treats you well and that you can talk to.
I agree, I think even the most introverted people need someone that they know has got their back.
otherwise how would we survive?
however this depends on family because sometimes family is the only friend someone needs.
I'm kinda scared talking to a health professional cuz I do not have any money for that and don't want to burden anyone. I can try though. As for making friends/dating, didn't do it when I was younger not going to try now. I accept that about myself.
As for now I'll focus on getting drugged up to calm myself before/in an interview if not I'll try alcohol.
College? Having goals? Nah, I gave up on that a loong time ago.
Thanks for the replies and suggestions you guys are awesome as usual.
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