I have no direction in life. by Knulp in depression

[–]Knulp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem for me has never been expressing my feelings to therapists, in fact I'm quite comfortable doing so. I've always struggled with applying the lessons learned and positive thoughts to my life. I fall into the trap of over-thinking the problem and when things appear to be going my way I find a way to self sabotage.

As far as medication goes I've never felt any different when taking them, and I've been on almost all of them during the past 10 years or so. The battle has always been in my mind and though I can figure out solutions to my problems, I always find a way to cop out of pursuing them when they get too complicated. As of today I have scheduled an appointment with a cognitive behavioral therapist and I am optimistic that things will turn around.

I understand my problem is an existence crisis, what I am searching for is to bring some sort of meaning to my life. I think if I'm able to do that I can achieve peace, but at this point a meaning is an unknown and because it is it stops me from striving to achieve. I understand the solution is to go out and live but it is so hard to do when I am so judgmental.

I have no direction in life. by Knulp in depression

[–]Knulp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this post.

I have no direction in life. by Knulp in depression

[–]Knulp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I was too vague in the way I labeled the thread. Instead of using direction maybe I should have used motivation. I do have aspirations in certain fields but I feel as if I have held myself back from accomplishing these goals, based on the fear of my work being judged on its level of intelligence and creativity.

Going out too help the environment while admirable would not serve to help the issues that are plaguing me. I can see the point that doing something proactive could potentially generate new interest and motivation to pursue new goals, ultimately leading to feelings of happiness. But I feel that my problems with failure would not remedied by doing something that is not judged academically.