Struggling to control my emotions

Hello,i',m in a situation all over the last 8-10 years i am struggling to control my emotions,i just can't make it work for me.

Insecurites,fears of failure,isolation,depression,low self esteem,lack of confidence,lack of motivation and interestings,lost point of my life,i don't have friends,i coudn't keep old friendships back from school years,i am trying hard to have a positive attitude and image to other ppl just to sympathize me,i can't control my thoughts,to trust my own self,believe in me and move on,learn from old wrong decisions i did somedays back.

I really sometimes feel so useless that other people in mine age they have lived and had much more life experiences than me,in job,in relationships,how to have fun etc.

Its time to act and take responsibilities of my own life before its too late,i have already lost many years and time of fighting with all these emotions,my fears i will fail in everything i'll try to do,almost scared to take a car and drive,meet a girl and talk without looking down the ground or look shy or have anxiety etc.

I don't know what is your view of things as you read above but i am really feeling weird,uncomfortable with my self ,with others around me,don't want talking much for me cause feeling ashamed for many things of my life.

hey there, I'm just curious, but you didn't mention how old you are? I am struggling with the same sorts of things, almost spot on.

I'm FINALLY attempting to take some responsibility and go for what I've always dreamed my life could be. It isn't easy. and I'm only just starting this long journey. The difficult part is seeing people who are successful or SEEMINGLY successful who have smiles everyday...when you're dying inside...I'm trying to find more positive outlets and I'm glad I found this forum (: in the past 2 days I've built a little bit more strength and before this, i would just lurk forums and NEVER post, but I have a little more confidence for some reason n_n idunno

I'm very shy in person and it gets even worse when I'm talking and i start meowing or sweating profusely and my glasses fog up...but it eventually gets easier...and for the longest time in my teens i used drugs and alcohol to self medicate...not the way to go. A lot of my problem was just being paranoid of what others think about me. or being paranoid that they can read my mind. yadayada

anyway, if you just want to talk in a PM, I don't mind listening and possibly helping with some tips that work for me. sorry for my rant xD

Hi,
To overcome all this you first have to stop being ashamed of yourself and your life. There are complexities in everyone's life and its just how well you can handle them. Sort things out, prioritize things in your life and most importantly believe in yourself. Your confidence is what will help you fight all odds in your life.

We all feel this way. I, along with apparently you, just happen to over-think it. Ever since I started taking anxiety medications I feel better.