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I'm wondering am I going crazy, or am I just lazy, or possibly both both?
20/f Its like this - I'm a a 20 years old, and i have nothing to show for it. I don't have any work history, the only completed schooling that I have is a high school diploma, but that's it. It's hard to find a job, I mean well I'm not a people person, so even thinking of being a cashier, waitress, etc. makes my skin crawl, and no its, not that i hate people, its what i think they will think of me. I rarely go outside, and most of the time when i do do its night time. Sometimes its a struggle for me just to get out of the bed, my old doctor prescribed me zoloft, i informed that it wasn't working, he just up the dosage to 75mg (which is still not working), i know I'm diagnosed with depression, but he never informed on what type. Sometimes I cry myself to sleep at night, sometimes i feel very agitated. i feel like a FAILURE. I want to do more with my life, i WANT to successful, but its like i can't. I've been out of school going on 3 years and i haven't accomplished anything, all of my friends are in college or working or both, living their lives, and im doing nothing. Walking to the post office from my house which is like 500 feet away seems like a journey. I barely even talk to any of my friends anymore, i barely talk to anyone anymore, I feel like I've slowly fallen off the face of the earth and no one cares. i really want to go to job corps (trade school) but its almost like college, where you go and live on campus, and im almost terrified to go because of all the people, i keep trying to tell myself it could be good, but idk i just feel scared. does anyone else have a problem similar to this or knows anyone who does? any thoughts acnd comments will be helpful. thank you in advance
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The responder below has some good points. I would like to add to them, if I may.
You should definitely ask your doctor if you can try another medication. Antidepressants will work differently on different people; sometimes it takes a couple of tries to get it right. If he won't prescribe something else, see another doctor.
There are jobs available for those who do not fall into the category of "people person". Naturally, the most visible jobs are the ones where one DOES interact with people, and almost every job requires you to do so in some way, but there are some where your interaction is more limited.
In order to get a good job which you can potentially enjoy, though, you'll need some skills. Job Corps may be a good place to get them. There are also other ways; you can take online classes, for instance. But I think that Job Corps would be helpful in a number of ways, not the least of which would be the very thing that scares you: it would be a complete change of scene, and you'd be surrounded by new people. In other words, it is a fresh start, and it seems like you could use one.
One way to look at it is this: what do you have to lose? At the moment, you're not really going anywhere. This really is a case where all you have to fear is fear itself. There is one thing you might be able to do to make it easier - you don't mention whether the on-campus living situation would require you to have a roommate, but if it does, you may be able to arrange for an exception to that. In this way, you'll have a place you can retreat to which is entirely yours if you feel the need for it.
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Well, you are only 20 so a big work history isn't
expected.
You need to keep seeing your doctor until you get your meds right. It sometimes takes a while. You are NOT a failure & you can get better. I understand you want to get out in the world & get a job & all. Be patient. Call that doctor & make an appointment.
I know several people who have done the job corps thing & really enjoyed it. Once you get your meds right I think you should go for it!
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