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First, sorry for the loss of your father. I lost my mother at 24, so have experience there and it is very hard. This will sound cliché, so forgive me, but do you exercise regularly? Speaking from personal experience, when I feel some anxiety and depression coming on, exercise really helps. Sunlight (when I can get it) and exercise, particularly lifting weights, help me with my mood and confidence as well. Going to the gym may be fruitful in presenting just the social interaction you need too. To answer your question from my perspective, you are NOT too old to turn things around and the best of your life could really be in front of you. If you are still interested in having children and family, that's not totally off the table either. My dear friend who is 47 just had his first children (twins) 4 years ago. I see a lot of people having kids and family later than the conventional 20's and 30's and seems to be working just fine! I really think you should do these 5 things: 1. Talk to someone. A relative, friend, or therapist (there are online options if you can't get to something local).
2. Exercise regularly. Do something hard every day. I'm amazed at how well that helps my mood. I'm sick at the moment and haven't been able to in the last few days and can totally feel a massive difference.
3. Get back into that old hobby or find a new one. Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to try something new that you've put on the back burner.
4. Volunteer to serve somewhere. Go help out a soup kitchen, a homeless shelter, animal shelter, etc.
5. Speaking of animals, get an animal if you can. Taking care of another living creature can help take the focus off of you. Hope none of this sounds preachy. I really wish you the best and hope you find what makes you happy and content! For context: I'm 46. |