I feel like i am going no where

Question

I am a 21 year old , i was let go by an employer when i was 19 and i had that job for 3 months. I have just started college and i feel like i am going mess that up too. I don't have my driver license,  i still live with my parents. I am OCD have anxeity and back in 10th grade tried to kill myself. I think those thoughts are coming back and i just can't take it. What do i do?

Answer 1

It is great to know that you start college recently. I believe that is a very smart decision and it will be your concrete foundation for a great future.

We all know it is not easy. It is a whole new environment with pressure and adventure.  You may just need more time to adapt it, so don’t give up by seeing some initial negative result. Talk with the professor and other students, ask for help and advice.

There are some great articles online about how to be successful in college, here are some examples:

http://mappingyourfuture.org/successincollege/

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/08/17/top-10-secrets-of-college-success

Search for more!

Are you working with a doctor on your OCD? If not, I strongly suggest you talk with your parents and get some professional help. And please also tell the doctor about your suicidal thoughts.

You are a very intelligent individual, and I am sure you notice that suicide is NOT a solution to your anxiety and school pressure. There are many ways to better cope with them.

Believe in yourself, imagine the bright future and don’t let the negative thoughts get in. Power yourself with positive thoughts!

Meanwhile, you will need lots of help, advice, and support from people around you (friends, family, professors, advisors, doctors …), so don’t hesitate to ask!!

May God Bless you!