No confidence, just existing

[Starlight504]

That’s it really, I have so little confidence , check things time after time after time - emails at work, doors being locked, cooker off , etc. The thought of new tasks at work terrifies me and yet at times I think I’d like a new job then realise I couldn’t cope with learning a new job. I’ve started antidepressants again but too soon for any effect. I have virtually no local friends either and my so called best friend sometimes takes weeks to reply to texts if at all. Most of the time life ticks along but feeling quite low tonight. Anyone else identify with this?

Anyone there?

Hello. I'm here. And just want to give you a big hug I'm so sorry that you're going through this, OP.

Thank you 😊

I'm here
I too feel like this.

Don't want to start meds as pregnant x

Totally feel the same way! I nearly started a post to ask for help to find confidence to learn to drive because I trust other people more than I trust myself. I seriously have no confidence in myself! I'm sorry I have no advice, just letting you know know that you are not the only one. If I could help, I would.

Meant to say, the never having learned to drive is just one aspect of it. I relate to every single one of those things you mentioned. It's crap!

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Have you tried reading books? Counselling or podcasts to help build your self confidence? It's a viscous circle as the worse you feel the more you will hide away. Sometimes you have to force yourself into social settings and the more you do it the less scary it becomes.

I hear you. This crappy year has made things a lot worse. Hugs.

I'm the same. You are not on your own feeling this way. I've lost my job due to bad mental health and cannot see myself ever being capable of learning something new.

Thanks for the replies so far. I’m sorry to hear others are feeling similar too 😞
I read a fair bit, go for walks most days and have made an enquiry about counselling

I hope things improve soon op, hopefully the counselling and medication will get you to a better place, it takes time but you have made the first steps which ime is really hard so its fantastic that youve done it.
Hang in there, value yourself, you have a lot to give and you sound very kind and caring and Im sure you are very capable of learning new things, could you try a new hobby or craft ? It might help build your confidence in learning something new in a non pressurised way. Walking is brilliant for MH and reading is great escapism both of those things help me when i am down and its worth pushing yourself to do them them even you don't feel.like it. Things will get better, this is a blip on lifes long road, be kind to yourself 💐

Thank you ☺️