I really need some advice. I feel like everything moving in slow motion or just stagnant. Ever since things got really bad in my hood I became a hermit for at least 2 years I stopped seeing friends most of them stopped talking to me or just forgotten. My anxiety been acting up so much that it makes everything feel so bleak. Music was my outlet at first for awhile because I really had hope with that but I couldn’t really get to the studio as often as I wanted to because it’s kinda far and my traveling skills are ass plus my confidence completely faded but that was the only thing that gave me hope in life at one point. I wanna get medicated but I’m also really scared to tell my mom because she also has a lot going on mentally . Everybody in my house just going through a rough time rn plus with this coronavirus s*** going on makes everything much darker like it’s too late to really start going after my goals or whatever like I’m 18 now and it feels like I missed so much from life even the small s*** like hanging out with friends, exploring etc. I’m just at a complete lost rn I never had a problem with being alone but all this s*** is hitting me at once rn. Idk what to do anymore I tried distracting myself but I just hate feeling like I’m wasting time but I feel so f***ing stuck

Niggas can’t even runaway either this s*** is f***ing ass

oftentimes, losing a sense of purpose is a good thing because it leads to an awakening of some sort. your brain is still young at 18 and you could just be growing into a kind of existence that you wish to pursue.

the truth is, most people never have a sense of purpose. the lucky ones create a sense of purpose, but it is a structure we create, not something that comes to us naturally. in that regard, we are like other animals.

Yea I can see that too like maybe it’s a sign for something. I just need a first step like where do I even start and is it too late

at 18 it's not too late. technically it's never too late. consider putting yourself in a position that is uncomfortable for you. it is only by being uncomfortable, we are forced to change.

you could also see a therapist to air out some of your conflicts. maybe someone could help you find direction.

this corona thing is a blessing for people who are not good at being uncomfortable. it makes us confront demons and change.

stop waiting around for the universe or God to give you a purpose. Go find it.

Find you a batch of shrooms then come back to this thread and tell us how you feel

You're just 18, that's so young

Focus on your self, do what you want and stop thinking about what others feel about it

If you'll take care of yourself and allow yourself to think for yourself, you'll become more independent, less needy and more attractive to other people

The coronavirus will end, in the meantime, use your time at home to do what makes you feel better, you have plenty of time and no pressure, the most important person is you, good luck!

nigga you 18, got so much ahead of you. nothing to worry about as long as you apply yourself

Aye thanks y’all I just gotta get my head in the game this helped I need this

what everyone else is saying, you’re so young and have the luxury of time, just dont let that make you think you can sit back and chill right now, chase your passion now

Yea this just gives me more time to think and plan

You're so young, the best advice I can give you is to start meditating daily, and never EVER skip a day.

Once you get that in place you start seeing everything in perspective. And you have a chance to rise above your old ways of thinking and patterns of behaving. You start letting go of the baggage and reinforcing what's strong in you.

The benefits are short term and long term

I heard about meditating I heard that s*** is great and really helps but I have such a hard time doing it like just focusing. I wonder what I’m doing wrong

I remember I tried to start up a streak a few years ago and the biggest barrier was thinking I was doing it wrong somehow. There's no wrong way to do it. Also, thinking I had to do it in some back breaking lotus pose. You can just sit up straight in a chair. The hardest part is staying consistent daily. The rest works itself out

Here's a good guide

Join the army like I am we’ll get u back on track 😎😎😎😎😎😎

jk