Lost-and drifting farther and farther away from who I was

[KyPy]

Hi, bit of a background on me. I have been living overseas away from home for 7 years now. I came here pursuing education that I loved. However, after finishing my extensive education I feel.....lost. I've had a couple of jobs in the field, including one that I got let go from, and nothing feels right anymore. I feel lost...I used to be soo driven as to what to do, now I find myself indecisive as to what comes next, paralyzed at making the wrong decision and uncertain as to what I should pursue or dream for next. Seeing as I'm not finding my field of work as enjoyable as I thought it would be I am worried I just wasted nearly a decade of my life. I want to be happy, but find it harder and harder. My focus has diminished, and I find my thoughts scattered and often eat me alive. I think of a million things I should try or pursue, but never follow through. I feel like I've wasted soo much time. I don't know what to do. Hoping someone can talk to me about this. I'm not one to reach out, I'm usually the person with laser focus, but I find that person is further and further away every day.

[Sophie_M]

Hi KyPy, 

Welcome to the forums, we are so glad that you've taken a big step in sharing here. We hope you find some comfort in sharing here, and in hearing from the lovely community members, many of whom will be able to relate to what you’ve been through.  

If you ever want to talk this through with one of the Beyond Blue counsellors, feel free to give us a call on 1300 22 4636, or reach out through Online Chat here.  

Thank you for sharing this and giving this community a chance to offer you their understanding and advice. We’re here to listen and offer support, and you never know how your story might help someone else.  

Kind regards,  

Sophie M