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IceCreamKid · Mar 10, 2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nostalgic4her

I have a difficult social life, I'm shy, I have no friends, and the only people I know are my parents. I have no doubts I am the most loneliest person on this Earth. I'm almost 23 and have never been in a relationship with a girl, and I'm terribly sad when I see other people so happy. I need somebody.

A year ago I had quit my job for way too many reasons to explain, and I have been sitting at home with my parents ever since, paying what rent that I can, thinking about my future. I know deep in my heart I have huge college potential in computers, but I have no idea where my skills would come in handy most. There are just so many areas of study. Everybody in High School seemed to know exactly who they wanted to become when they grew up, why not me? Every day that passes is a moment that I could be helping my career. What I do know about college is that there are so many requirements, and often times I am overwhelmed by the thought.

I want to see a doctor because I have OCD problems, but I have no idea which doctor I should seek. Not only that, I have no idea where to find the cost, or what insurance will help. I have a terrible understanding of insurance, it all seems so complicated and complex; so many numbers and figures. How do adults make it in a difficult world like this? It shouldn't be so damn hard. I randomly looked around at the unofficial cost of a mental health professional, and found it is 80$ for an hour session per visit, which is completely and utterly ridiculous. I could go to a doctor all day long, but not even they will help me financially.

I have went to God for many of my problems, asking him to give me direction and guidance, but he never seems to answer because I never have any reason to leave the house. My parents tell me all the time, "God helps those who helps themselves", but I have difficulty swallowing this. They just don't understand, I have a unique situation on my hands. How can I help myself when I don't know how to help myself?

I am so disappointed with my life, I feel there is no one around to help me. I could scream all day long, and not even God himself will hear my plea.

Maybe I can help you a little bit and there are others who can add their ideas, too. Insurance is confusing, but if you are insured, then there is usually a toll-free number on the back of your insurance card that you can call with questions, for example "I would like to know if psychological counseling is covered by my policy and what the copay would be." You may still be insured through your parents. If you have no insurance, you can look for a place that offers low cost or sliding scale fees. About college: many, many people go to college not sure of what they want for a major. Many change their majors one or more times before graduation. College should be a time of academic exploration as well as concentration. If you are interested in computers, that is enough to start taking your first class, which might be something like "Introduction to Computers." If you want to meet people, including a potential girlfriend, you can get involved in volunteer activities. Courage!