i wake up everyday worrying about my future. i have no goals in life and i feel like my future is so bleak

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i never know how to put my thoughts into words but i’ll try.

long story short, i would say all my depressed feelings and anxiousness stemmed from my past with my unhealthy relationship with a sport i loved so much. i would say perfectionism drove myself to the grave and i made the toughest decision to call it quits after 10 years of hard work. this happened almost 3 years ago

i feel like things are getting bad again recently. i’m not sure what happened, i know i’m over it. i’ve been feeling so depressed and anxious about my future lately. life feels so bleak, i have no goals and nothing to work towards. i’ve lost interest in everything, i can’t focus on my work, i keep doomscrolling social media and i just can’t do anything. everything i do just reminds me of the failure i am. sometimes i don’t even try cause i know i’ll fail anyway.

i noticed that i feel extremely depressed and anxious about 1-2 weeks before my period this has happened about 4 times this year. however i didn’t actually get my period and it hasn’t come for 2 months. i’m not pregnant and i just don’t know what’s happening.

i feel so lost, im sorry it’s so messy my thoughts are all over the place and i don’t know what to do anymore. i’m so tired and hurt and i feel like i have no reason to feel like this because nothing in particular has happened recently

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Hi user1365

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. It takes courage to express yourself and seek help so well done on this first step.:heart:

I fully get that the past unhealthy relationship with a sport has affected you and contributed to perfectionism, depression, and anxiety. It is also valid and understandable that the past events are affecting your current situation in many ways. Examples are struggles with life direction, lack of interest and health issues.

Do consider:

  1. Mental health professional: Consult a therapist or counsellor.
  2. Physical health check-up: Visit a doctor to address irregular periods.
  3. Self-care:
    • Mindfulness exercises
    • Journaling
    • Creative expression (art, music, writing)
    • Relaxation techniques (deep breathing, yoga)
  4. Goal-setting:
    • Small, achievable objectives
    • Explore new interests
    • Break tasks into manageable steps
  5. Support network:
    • Friends, family, or support groups

Please know you are not alone. It will take time to heal so start by taking small daily steps. Please keep going and celebrate any small progress you make in this journey.:heart:

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