[TheRealerBoss23]

I want to go places and do things with my life. To do that, to explore the world, you need MONEY. Society forces us to live up to standards and work crappy jobs just to survive. I don’t want to live in one place forever. I don’t know what to do. My friends think I’m dumb, my parents think I’m unreasonable, and I get absolutely nowhere when I talk to them about it. I feel so trapped all of the time. I can’t stand doing nothing, yet I have no motivation to do anything.
I dream. All of the time. To be honest, it’s the only reason why I’m still alive. The small, illogical thought, that I can be somewhere else, that I could be happy, is why I’m alive. I’m holding on to the last bit of hope I have. The moment that fails to give me hope, I’m going to collapse. Everything is going to fall on top of itself, and I won’t be able to get back up. God, all I want is to be happy, why is it so hard. You’re always told as a kid that anything is possible, but it’s not. Reality is the weight on my back, making it harder, and harder for me to keep going. I need to make a change.
Another thing. I hate when people “break the news” to me. Give me reality, when I’m dreaming and I’m happy.
What can I do. For living in the land of the free, it sure doesn’t feel free.

[Shazerac]

Welcome to psych central hold on to that dream that you can be happy. It is possible. You may not see the path right now. I hope you find support here at psych Central.

[Skeezyks]

Welcome to PsychCentral! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit. I'm afraid there isn't a lot I can suggest with regard to your concerns. There is a mental health condition that is referred to as "existential depression". Perhaps this is similar to what you are struggling with. Here are links to some articles, from PsychCentral's archives, on the subject:

https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is...al-depression/

https://psychcentral.com/blog/coping...al-depression/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/nlp/2...ial-questions/

https://psychcentral.com/blog/existe...human-anxiety/

https://psychcentral.com/news/2016/1...es/113518.html

https://pro.psychcentral.com/existen...-introduction/

My best wishes to you...

[TheRealerBoss23]

Thank you guys lots. I’ll be sure hold on to my dreams, and I’ll check up on existential depression. Thank you.

Not alone. It’s important to make the choices you want to make, no one else’s

[MickeyCheeky]

I have similar struggles.. I don't know what to do with my life either. Daydreaming seems to be the only relief..

[Wild Coyote]

Welcome to PC.

I deal with life-long chronic pain and depression. I can relate.

I hope you find the information and the support you may be seeking.
Please make yourself at home. Jump in wherever you feel led to do so.

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I hope to see you around the forums.

Wild Coyote

[katydid777]

Everyone has a choice in there lives. We can ether sit, and feel sorry for ourselves, or we can get up and do what ever we can to make our lives better, and happier. If you enjoy dreaming, than don't let anyone try to stop you from doing it. As far as not having the energy to do things, when your mind decides enough, you will have all the energy in the world. Remember that you are the only person who can make you happy. Depression is hard to deal with, and it makes it even harder to be able to get up and follow your dreams. Instead of thinking about all the things you want to do in your life, take baby steps, and try to do a little at a time. Like if you want to go back to school for example, just take one class at a time. Yes it would take longer, but you would be doing it. This is just a example. Also welcome to PC, we are glad you are here. (((((((HUGS)))))))

[TheRealerBoss23]

Thank you guys so much. I’m going through a lot right now, but hopefully everything will get better.