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Feeling alone
TheNightmare
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I was going to talk about this on the chat thread but its rescheduled, I wanted to vent a bit today. I often feel a bit lonely, even though I have people in my life. My struggles, especially being at home during the day while searching for work, make me feel isolated and bored. I engage in online support communities in the evenings, which provide a place to talk about both my interests and challenges, but I still feel disconnected. I wake up early, around 6:30 or 7:00 AM, not because I have somewhere to go, but because I feel overwhelmed. It’s been difficult living like this long term, and even short term, the job search has been tough. I know many people go through similar struggles, whether looking for work part time, full time, or as students, but the issue is that my job search has lasted a long time, with setbacks along the way.
This has affected my self-confidence, making it a constant battle to feel positive. Even when I do make progress, uncertainty and repeated disappointments make it hard to stay motivated. I feel like I’m missing out on my prime years, which is why I want to get my life sorted and have some stability. Life can be challenging for everyone, with varying circumstances, but sometimes I feel like my journey is slower than most. I tend to dwell on the past, adding to my stress, but I’m trying to move forward and focus on improving.
This has affected my self-confidence, making it a constant battle to feel positive. Even when I do make progress, uncertainty and repeated disappointments make it hard to stay motivated. I feel like I’m missing out on my prime years, which is why I want to get my life sorted and have some stability. Life can be challenging for everyone, with varying circumstances, but sometimes I feel like my journey is slower than most. I tend to dwell on the past, adding to my stress, but I’m trying to move forward and focus on improving.
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