10-04-2016, 01:44 AM
(10-03-2016, 10:19 PM)treee Wrote: I don't really know what to post on here but I figure we could talk about our life and get to know each other.
In case you haven't figured it out, shit doesn't get any easier. But, that is okay. You're 24 and trying to find your way in life and most, if not all, you're feeling is normal. There are a lot of things you can't control, but you can try to control your outlook. A different perspective might help. Happiness is a choice to an extent; unless you have severe depression, bipolar disorder, etc. then you can't just "choose" to be happy. Being happy takes practice, like a jump shot or shooting pool.
So let's try on a different perspective . . .
Quote:I'm 24,
Twenty-four is a great age. Enjoy it.
Quote:currently working and going to the local community college part time.
You're employed. Many people aren't. I doubt it is your dream job, but you got change in your pocket which allows you to do stuff you enjoy. You're going to school; pat yourself on the back for seeking self improvement.
Quote:My dad died earlier this year.
This probably sucks for you. My dad was a piece of shit and when he died there was one less. If you loved your dad, enjoy the time you spent together. As time goes by the memories will be less bitter and more sweet.
Quote:I'm really missing all of my friends that I've lost touch with.
Missing them sucks, but focus on the experiences which makes you miss them instead of on missing them. You have an opportunity to change this. Reconnect. Work on making new friends at work or school.
Quote:I'm coming up on 2 years out of a relationship with an emotionally manipulative person.
Good! You don't want to go through life with someone like that.
Quote:I'm dating someone right now which is kinda cool but we live kinda far apart and only see each other every couple weeks so I think I need to find someone to date who is closer to me.
This is normal. Relationships are crazy. Do the best you can.
Quote:I'm having trouble with debt, bills, and bureaucracy.
No matter how much people make, they always find a way to spend it.
Quote:I'm currently in something called SOP-1 which is something for people with potential substance abuse issues.
Key word: potential. Who doesn't have potential substance abuse problems? Some maybe a little more potential than others. No one wakes up thinking, "Hmm, I think I want to become addicted to hydrocodone today."
Quote:I take medicine to help me sleep because for some reason I can't sleep at normal times.
Have you looked at the times people post on here? Or any place else?
Quote:The biggest thing I have trouble with is that I have no people in my life that I'm actually close to. Part of it is because that is how I made my life, but I feel like part of it is out of my control.
It's probably a combination of both. If you want to be closer to people in your life, you have to make the effort to be more active in their life. Easier said than done right? Watch this from Simon Sinek . . .
Quote:I wish I had more inspiration in my life but maybe that is something that you have to find rather than wait to come to you.
I just gave you Simon Sinek. He should give you some ideas. Try reading The Tao of Pooh.
Quote:Life is just feeling kinda shitty lately. I know I have it alright and so I feel shitty for feeling shitty which makes it even worse ha. I'm pretty much a shut-in these days and it is taking a toll on me in a lot of ways.
Anyways, this thread isn't just for me to type giant walls of text at you guys. Feel free to tell me about how your life is going too. I'll do my best to have an open ear and be a good friend.
Back when I was in the Army, things frequently sucked. But, things could always suck worse. Because no matter how much it sucked, it could always be raining. And if it was raining, it could always rain harder.
Know what I'm sayin'?
