[hippyman]

I wasnt sure where to post this, so here goes, last summer, I started getting on with my life, 20 years after a life scarring accident. Up until now, I have been happy, I moved into my parents rental house, and they sold it to me, and I've been fixing it up, I seem to have found 2 passions, my depression has been on the decline, and on my last visit, my therapist said it wouldnt be much longer before I wouldnt need therapy anymore. On top of that, I've even got my first serious girlfriend. However, for some reason, I seem to be rethinking whether I am doing the right thing lately. Mainly, the town I live in is extremely small, the population hasnt changed in over 60 years, new businesses never seem to make it, there is absolutely nothing to do, and my girlfriend lives in the nearest "big" town. Now, I had considered moving to that town, when I moved out of my parents place, but my dad had been encouraging me to move into the house we used to live in, which I did want to do at the time, but now, he seems to be thinking I should move out of town. My problem is, with this house, I feel stuck, and I know I dont want to deal with renters again, but with me being here, I cant go to school anywhere, I cant go out anywhere, I just feel trapped. Why do I feel like this all of a sudden?

[shaggy dog]

Hi hippyman, I'm sorry you are second guessing yourself right now. I know that when things are going good for me I immediately start waiting for the other shoe to drop and bad things to start happening. When I get like that I like to put myself in a holding pattern until I can grow a little more confidant about my next move. I would rather travel on co-pilot for a little while unless a decision needs to be made right away. I think you should bring your concerns up with your therapist. I am sorry you are feeling trapped and stuck. shaggy

[Perna]

I would research online courses and schools if you want to go to school; take a few couses that way while you think about your next set of options (where you want to live, with whom, what you want to do with your house, etc.):

http://www.telecampus.utsystem.edu/

I have an accredited online degree I got over many years and it helps me every day with my decisions.

Sounds like you are getting ready to fly further away from your depression ! Good luck with whatever you decide to do .