I’m a 23 year old introvert man that maybe found his lowest point right now. Only child of two parents who fight constantly, single with no friends or close family members and with a cat that I can’t properly take care of. I’m still living at home and it feels like hell somedays and other times worse. It’s affecting me mentally and physically with restless nights of stress and self loathing. It’s affecting my performance at my job and college class with myself getting into my own head and having self doubt of who I am and if I’m doing the right things.
Just the other day I had a small breakdown caused by the built of emotions I held for so long. I just want two options: take my belongings, my cat, and move out anywhere but I don’t have a proper income for that or anyone to stay with. Second is just the feeling of giving up on everything and everyone including myself. Some days feel like the first option while others feel more close to the second.
I recently made plans for some day trips only by myself to hopefully lift my spirits. I just needed to vent to someone and let out more steam before I do something I regret again. Thank you.
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Please don’t give up 🩷 I know that “it gets better” is such a cliche but it usually does. A better way to put it (imo) is that your future self will be grateful that you stayed and fought on so he could get to that better place.
I’m sorry that your current self is going through this 🫂 sending you so many mental hugs. Life is definitely extra difficult right now for a lot of people due to how shit the economy is. I’m another one of those people, for sure. So I feel your pain.
In what way are you not able to take care of your cat?
Day trips sound like a really good idea!
Have you considered trying different apps or fb groups to find friends? I think I’m making a new one right now after using Tinder specifically to meet new friends closer to me (cause I have nobody who actually lives near me atm).