I've been in this state program the last 3 years that helps young adults from 18-24 find jobs and work experience and education opportunities and recently I've been receiving calls non stop from my guidance counselor about what I want to do with my life.

The answer right now is nothing. I'm depressed and want to just collect unemployment and get high all day. But she's been pressuring me to take advantage of the program so I have to start work Monday.

The thing is...I really am not in the mental state for a job right now. I'm not in the mental state to do much of anything but despair. It was a rough year and I want to just be in this downward state for a few more months. I don't want to do anything or deal with anyone.

I told her this and she told me that's exactly why I need to work. To get my mind off of all the bad thoughts. But I really want to just watch Adventure Time all day and play video games. I'm just in that low state of mind right now.

What should I do?

Ketamine

take the job. you won’t get out of the that state unless you force yourself

saying “just a few more months” turns into “just a few months more” after that

need to rip the bandaid off and start now

Grow a pair & get a job

If you're depressed and you want to sit and play games all day, how will doing that for a few more months help you?

I took the offer. It starts on Monday at 9AM. I really didn't want to but I know how bad SHE looks if she finds opportunities for me and I tell them to f*** off.

I know you're right but damn I still don't know if I'm ready.

you're lucky
my guidance counselor wouldnt let me switch my schedule even though she had the power to and told me i should put a dog cage for my autistic brother at home when he acts up

that title ain't it her job to help you do something with your life?

I mean you're right but I don't think she's ever dealt with depression before because she didn't really have anything to offer but to work through it

Maybe she has and that was her answer to it. I mean I feel the way u did before and still feel it, but I’m finding pleasure in making someone of myself, learning everyday. U will eventually snap out of it and make it more tolerable

i think you’ll never feel ready, i’m not sure many people ever feel that when they feel down

you need to trick your mind into feeling ready by going for it, which seems like that’s what you’re already doing, so you’re one step closer to winning

just think you’ll have some extra money as well for doing even more activities you enjoy

You're right. Plus being forced to be out and around people my own age range will be good because I might make some new friends too.

Thanks.

op just wants to chill. why cant you guys understand

Nah they're right I need to get back out there. I've had an entire month to myself now and it's time to move on.

you're not alone op. I took a retail job I wasn't ready for and didn't last long. Take the job and just see what happens, at least.

SecretGarden thread that's not a troll? Progress is being made...take the job and spread your wings.

Your counselor really cares about you, wow.

Some would've given up.

So get your ass up.

is she hot though?????

So fine dude. She's only like 28 and she's hella thick. But I respect our relationship as counselor and student

I don't think she legally can but I already took the job offer even before posting this

Yo how was you collecting unemployment 👀👀

What's funny?