Trapped

[Jasmine97]

I'm not sure what I'm going through but I'm not happy or coping well and I haven't been for years. It's a constant struggle trying to be happy with myself where I am in my life and wanting to change but not feeling worth the trouble. Everyday I feel like everyone is better then me and it makes me feel worthless thinking that way but it's so hard to stop. I've tried to seek help but it failed I've come to a point where I just don't know what to do anymore I just feel like I'm wasting everyone's time..

Can someone please give me some advice

[Nikkir]

Hi Jasmine97, and welcome 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to come online and reach out to us! That takes alot of courage. It sounds like you have been going through alot and you are frustrated that you can't seem to find the happiness and make the changes that you would like to. Well I can tell you one thing, you are not alone. This is very common, I know it may not make you feel better but it is just how life can be sometimes. I have felt, still do feel that way myself. Firstly, I would say what do you like to do? Do you have any goals or plans you would like to achieve ? Was there something that triggered this phase and was there a time you did feel happy? If it was me, I would get a referral to see a psychologist or at least see a GP. You can call our line on 1300 22 4636, they are very good at listening and have good resources. I have seen a psychologist as part of my diploma and although I can't say I jump out of bed filled with joy each day I have become alot better and managing my life and accepting things that I can't change or that I am not willing to change, good for insight and strategies. There is also medication, this can be good for some people while they work through their lives. I try to get out each day and do one thing I like to do, even if its a walk for 10 minutes I get out and I write goals, even if they are for the day I set a task for myself and at the end of the day I see if I did it and say well that's good if not try again the next day. I downloaded an app called " smiling mind" and it has great meditations and mindfulness and I do that in the morning sometimes and as I go to bed. Well I think I have almost reached my word limit lol. I wish you the best and please feel free to let us know how you are going or if there is anything we can do. Best Wishes Nikkir x

[MarkJT]

Jasmine, a super welcome to the forums and great to have you here. This is a very supportive and non judgmental place.

Nikkir has posted a great post above and can only agree with getting to the GP and discussing this with him or her. They are there to help you so use that resource. Make sure that when you do, that you open up and tell them everything. Don't leave anything out. They can then make a good informed opinion and start treatment, be that a mental health plan, referral to see a psych or start on medication.

I know what you are saying when you say that you feel worthless as have been there myself but trust me when i say that you are not worthless. This is your brain playing tricks on you. Mindfulness is awesome for calming you down and settling the mind. Staring at the clouds and stars, listening to music and exercise are my faves.

Jasmine, if took great courage for you to post what you did, you must understand that. I want you to give yourself a pat on the back and reinforce to yourself that you are strong. Keep engaging with us and keep posting, you are most certainly important to us.

Mark.