Namaskara Blinders, fellow Indian here. Turned 22 a few months back, and nobody else had wished me apart from my parents, that's when I realized, I don't have a life. is it too late to get one? I've been locked up for the past 30+ months before the pandemic began, Currently pursuing my BS in a tier-less college. I will be graduating in 13 months and Guess what, I don't know jackshit, I define the word "useless. I haven't learned a single language yet. I am disgusted and ashamed of myself. Got no one to talk to, wish I had made some friends earlier, Got no social media accounts except for Reddit (Deleted yesterday), Wasted the last three-four years scrolling r/memes on Reddit, Well to be very honest, It did help me chuckle once in a while, but also made me depressed. feeling really suicidal and anxious lately. Also every 24 y/o on r/FireIndia, r/IndiaInvestment has at least a minimum NW of $30K+ and a steady job with good TC. Shit, I shouldn't compare myself with others, if I had worked hard back then, I'd be one of those and wouldn't be ranting here. I come from a lower-middle-class background, my parents do not have any generational wealth nor a fancy job, We live in a rented house, They're gonna depend on me in a few years. How am I gonna manage everything? shit, I still haven't gotten them health insurance. I don't even have enough skills to secure a 1.4 LPA job at Infosys, meanwhile, you folks here at blind make way more than that in a month. Sure, you deserve it, you guys worked hard for it. I will be graduating in 13 months, btw everyone on LinkedIn seems to have a perfect life. Isn't the entire Koramangala/HSR Working in FAANGs & Unicorns? Also wish I was fit enough, I'm skinny, underweight, ugly, lack confidence, and embarrassed to hit the gym, because I doubt if I could lift a 2.5KG Dumbbell. Not able to think straight-up lately... I don't really remember the last time I had an actual social interaction or had gone out, Also I haven't spoken to a woman in the last 5 years! I'm kind of craving for some social interaction lately. Man, ngl I'm tearing up rn. What do I do? How do I get out of my comfort zone? Please, Help !! #depression #mentalhealth
Just start . 13 months is a lot of time to excel in coding and to get a job. Start exercising and eating healthy food. Overthinking will do no good. Getting skillful and healthy will increase your confidence. Rest all pieces will fall into place eventually
Do yourself a favor and please see a therapist
You’re in a great spot. Look from the perspective of the millions who dream of being in your shoes. You have time and your WHOLE life ahead of you. Your only mistake is comparing yourself with a subset of people. Look at our world and look at your life. At your age, you’re better off taking a photo of your physique today and hitting the gym and look at yourself in 13 months. When you bring that level of discipline in your life, you will find yourself doing better in all aspects.
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Bro, you’re too young and your life’s best years haven’t even started yet. Be passion, things will fall into right place.
You are just 22. You can learn anything and be anything. The real question is , do you want to?
Every time you feel depressed, do 10 push-ups. Make it a habit
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Pack your bags.. book your stay in a youth hostel somewhere for a week and make some friends
Thanks, Will try initiating this step, :) Although I'm really bad at striking up a conversation, But will try my best not to mess it up. .