Hello, I’m a 26-year-old man, and to be honest, I feel like I’ve lost my sense of direction.
After my breakup with my ex-girlfriend, I went through a very heavy period that turned into depression. It was extremely hard to pull myself out of it, but little by little I’m starting to regain some stability. Now I’m trying to move forward and look for new hobbies so my mind doesn’t spiral into negative thoughts again.
Work, however, makes things worse. Most of the responsibilities fall on me, while my coworkers tend to avoid doing their share. On top of that, my workdays are long — around 12 hours — which drains me completely. By the time I get home and take care of basic household tasks, I’m already exhausted.
I’ve started reading books during my free time, but focusing is difficult. My job requires constant multitasking, pressure, and alertness, so my mind is always tense. I’ve also developed a habit of endlessly scrolling on my phone, which I know doesn’t help.
I live in a small provincial town with very limited opportunities. I want to move to a bigger city and finally work in the field I studied for, but that brings another challenge — fear of the unknown and of adapting to a completely new environment. On top of everything, people around me constantly give unsolicited advice on how I should live my life. It’s overwhelming, frustrating, and has left me even more confused instead of helping.
At this point, I feel lost and unsure how to organize my life or which direction to take.
The real question I’m struggling with is this: how do I reconnect with myself and figure out who I truly am again?
