| I will tell you this, the best days are behind you only if you believe them to be. I know that sounds cliche but is honestly true. You have plenty of time left for all of the things you want to do. Here is where I might start theoretically if I was in your shoes. 1. Find yourself something social, a book club, chess club, anything that you can focus on and be around others. Humans are social animals this will help you get friends and network. If you can find something related to any interests you have even better. The internet != social interaction... period. There is no emoji which replaces a legitimate smile. 2. When or if you have the means do seek help but be picky about who you choose. 3. If you cant work on external circumstances work on yourself and how you respond to them. Read, study and examine yourself and the way you operate and then if you are unhappy take steps to change. 4. Journal daily, nothing profound just feelings and thoughts. Over time you will begin to see patterns in the way you act. This will help you see triggers and let you focus on developing better patterns in your life. I myself am 43, this has worked for me. I am a practicing Stoic. Most of what I am saying comes from this philosophy. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE though and I am just a guy behind a comment on the internet so always be suspicious. I wish you well my friend and I do hope you do great things. |