how to balance life mentally and emotionally?
I’m impulsive,obsessive,compulsive
I really would like to stick to one job and have time for a hobbie and be able to do both of them … Its like I can’t mental and emotionally handle. Having a normal life with a routine and stability
I haven’t held a stead job in 5 years …
My sleeping pattern is crazy …I can’t ever stick to a routine….. with anything in my life
I make friends. And start having fun. But my depression stops me from going out
I’m lazy. I have big dreams. And build myself up. But I lose motivation and determination
I’m needy
I always change my mind on things that interest me… I start fast and determined. Then I quit
Sometimes I’m full of energy and then I know I’m going to come down from the high and be depressed
I’m really emotional
What’s wrong with me… how can I change this
….I have tried a diet and I’ve tried siberian root pills. And it helped with my concentration and I started going to the gym and doing really good … I felt great. Then I started to realize something wasn’t right … I knew I was going to get depressed soon. But I didn’t want to … it was definitely not my own doing… then it happened. I got depressed and lost interest.
Money is tight so I can’t try acupuncture or a therapist right now .
What do I do ??? Any suggestions??
I just started indoor rockclimbing last week I love it and I really need a hobby …I know it will keep me physically fit and maybe build some more confidence. So I would really like to stick to this …. I never stick to anything it sucks
I’m a drifter I guess
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I would say right now you need to focus on getting and keeping a job. Don’t worry about having a hobby until you can work. You MUST make a list of goals and stick to them. I am a similar personality as you. What works well for me is to use excel spreadsheets. Down the side in the first column, record your goals. Next column, your plan to meet each goal, next several columns are for tracking your progress each month. Print it off, put it in a binder and look at it every day. Use your goal sheet to plan your to do list. Also, keep your calendar close by. Use the calendar and goal sheet to plan your to do list for the day. STICK to your to do list or schedule. Just get up and get going on the list. Once you start crossing items off of your list, it will help motivate you to do more. Once you get a job. KEEP IT. It doesn’t matter what your job is. Do the BEST YOU CAN. After you feel stable at your job. Then its time to mix in a hobby or 2.
I am the same way. I am pretty sure I will always be a drifter, but I am trying to positive things about it – for example I am in no danger in getting stuck in a rut, because my interests are always changing.
i have a brother who is a complete opposite of what you have just described. he always finish what he start and he just kept going at it. I, however, am so much similar to you. i get soooo passionate initially but will drop it as soon as the novelty of it wears off. i bought a violin and practice 10 hours a day for ends. now it is gathering dust in my apt. my midterm results are 90% and above, my finals are 80% and below.
i am now a sophomore in college and i know that i worked myself sick my freshman year with nothing to show because i did not finish what i started!!!!! i know i deserve more than just a 3 point something GPA. and i remember how much fun my friends have with me. i try to keep this in my head and push myself through the boredom.
may be like me, you thought that the way to great things is something out of the ordinary. ppl tell us if you want to accomplish something no one has ever done before do something different.
but the thing is, you will never get anywhere if you never do the BORING. you have to do the boring! it is laughable, it is silly, but really, dilleigence and discipline, doing the same thing that you know is going to work over and over will give you the result.
this quotation helps me: the wall is there to stop those who dont want it badly enough.
i think you hit a wall. or walls. try to overcome that. nothing makes you smile wider than the feeling you get when you get to the other side! =)
You might talk to your doctor about it. It sounds like your depression may be getting in the way of your true happiness. As far as the ups and downs go, it sounds like you may have Bipolar 2, but you should get a thorough diagnosis from a psychiatrist or your physician. If you force yourself to do things and you are not happy, then whats the point of doing them. Dont let the depression control you, you have control over it and have a way to make your life more stable and happy! I always do the opposite of what i feel like when I am depressed, I might as well experience life!