New start and new approach to this year

HamSolo01
Community Member

The last time I made a post in these forums was in 2017. Back then I was probably in the darkest moment of my life since I can remember. I thought that I was beyond help and there was no hope for me going forward.

Here I am in 2021 and I have a job (even though I want to leave to something else), been on a couple of dates, travelled, finished my degree and also made some new friends. I guess these days my woes are different. I've spent a lot of time looking into my past and trying to see if I can get an explanation or reveal some home truths about myself and my experiences.

I have spent time in a psych ward, I've been on differing meds, I've spoken to psychologists and psychiatrists. I've spent some time with mental health charities working with them.

These days I want some new challenges and new things in life - it's hard. I have desires to get a new job and to also go back and study again.

Today has been a quiet australia day - I would've liked to have done something social but that's been hard because i have lost some friends, struggled to make new ones, but on balance I have been trying to re establish contact with other friends from the past.

I dunno what I want in life and I have more questions than answers. But I guess I am here still

I will see my psychologist soon for the first session of the year now that I have a new Mental health care plan.

I am trying to do my best and I get the feeling that it isn't enough maybe.

Yesterday I was very depressed. It's a hard time. That's all. 😕

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Woke up feeling a bit average. Will need to take it easy today. Family stuff on all weekend. We are going away for my nans 80th so that'll be nice. Naturally the conversation about work will come up like it always does. At least this time around I can be honest and say that I am keen to leave. I submitted an enquiry about cybersecurity course which is 3 months long. Hopefully that can reveal to me if I am interested in that field at a deeper than surface level.
Didn't apply for a job yesterday as the one I had looked too involved and I had enough of applying for one day anyway. Its so laborious. I haven't heard back from many so I guess that just goes with the territory.
Its slightly demoralising but again I guess I just remind myself of how far I have come. Which I tend to underestimate

ecomama
Valued Contributor

Hey Hams

Sounds like you're thinking outside the box!

HIGH FIVE buddy! That's the Hams we know and love lol!

I LOVE the idea of that cyber-security Course. My cousin is a professional computer hacker ie he's paid by big companies to try to hack into their systems. Then install all the cyber-security they need.

OMG the stories he's told us! So funny!

He worked overseas for a European Bank and they trained him up. He's home now and doing so well... it's definitely a great 'futuristic' job that's on our doorstep.

Have a great weekend and GO FOR IT!

Love EM

Sorry you're dealing with a lot Hams. Enjoy your time away.

Hey Tay and Em

Good to see you both and thanks for your support. I'll catch you later today maybe.

🙂

Hey Hams, see you later if you stop by.

G'day Tay

How are you mate?

Hi Hams. I'm not the best but oh well. You?

Hey Tay. Neither. I forgot to take my meds away and its effecting me now. Fortunately at the end of the trip. Very tired too as I didn't sleep at all well as a result

It is what it is hey..

I'll se you around. Sorry to hear you aren't great. I hope it lifts. Maybe find something to do for yourself

Sorry to hear that Hams. I hope you feel better soon.

Yeah I tried colouring in but I got bored of it. Not much else to do where I live

Hi Tay