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Feeling totally defeated

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UniqueGoldNewt · 15/07/2025 15:19

Hi,
just need to come on here and rant, hopefully get some words of advice or something
Ive just been feeling so so defeated in life these past couple weeks. Just super down for no apparent reason & life feels like it’s on super hard mode. I can’t get a job- there’s hardly anything in my area that im able or qualified to do- im not making excuses there’s very limited and all the ones I could do such as care or sales assistant ive applied for but they don’t get back to me. I even contacted an agency with my CV emailed like they asked and nothing.
i see people going on holidays abroad all the time and im so jealous and I feel my life is empty anyway people have lovely lives- tons of friends, holidays, getting married & i have to work triple as hard. I’ve been feeling so down and worthless that I’ve been withdrawing from life and not getting out of bed- everything feels pointless i feel there’s not a place for me in this world anymore. Im trying so hard to change but nothing happens. Ive started taking diazepam for my anxiety which helps to try and get back in control, been applying for jobs but nothing.
just feel like a waste of space- I wish people wouldn’t benefit bash i have severe mental health issues and I don’t use handouts as an excuse im genuinely finding it hard to get by. I do understand the anger for those who are just “lazy” though.
any advice? Feel like I’m stuck in a hole
i have a lovely partner, cat, best friend but my life always feels empty i feel empty
plz help xx

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travailtotravel · 15/07/2025 15:45

Didn't want to read and run. The job market is HARD right now. It will pick up and the right thing will come along. But you have to work at it too. Keep applying. But also, what can you do to feel better in yourself? If you're eating properly, sleeping properly and getting regular exercise it will REALLY help your mood, I promise. Even a 5 or 10 minute walk will make all the difference - I swear (because I would be in bed or sat there staring into space if I didn't do my walk every day, honestly).

quicklywick · 15/07/2025 15:48

Are you on an antidepressant their much better on the long term then diazepam

UniqueGoldNewt · 15/07/2025 15:50

@travailtotravel thank you so much it’s very hard isnt it! I remember years ago i would apply for only 2 jobs and both would call me next day! So defeating xx

@quicklywick yes you’re right- i was too scared to go on antidepressants cos I cant afford to put on anymore weight :( however i may not have much choice now xx

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