I have lupus, chronic back pain, treatment resistant depression, and social anxiety. I’m almost 25 and feel like a failure because I don’t have a job?

[lily42091]

I’m almost 25 and I’m still living with my parents. My depression is so bad I can’t get out of bed. I have no life. No friends. No job. my social anxiety is really bad and I have lupus fatigue and chronic back pain, and hypothyroidism. it’s embarrassing and I don’t know what to do at this point. I really need suggestions

[Ironic_Method]

Some people get a really shitty hand to start. Living is fucking expensive - my wife and I don't have kids and both have professional careers and we are "just" financially stable. It's tough even without all your issues. 20 years ago housing was getting ridiculous and nowadays I'm not sure how anyone from Gen Z can afford a house.

My advice would be to find a job that you can do, whether it's data entry or something working from home. Use that money to get certificates in tech or a trade (again, something YOU know you can do) and get a decent job. It'll still take a year at least and realistically a few, but it's a good place to start.

[lily42091]

Thankyou 😊 I’ll look into that

[Anonymous]

I get having all these conditions can cause depression. But what exactly are your thoughts? Like not living a full life? Have you tried working online as far as selling things? I’m sure you’ve gotten some therapy.

[DryGermanGuy]

Different ailments need different medical experts to address them. Just start somewhere and get the proper help.

[Anonymous]

I think you should go to group therapy. You can meet other people and get help at the same time. I know depression and you can't do it alone, only gets worse.

For your lupus, get meds to treat the pain and the hypothyroidism.

[Anonymous]

Build a business doing whatever you love, took me a decade but worth it

I'm autistic, have spinal compression and myopericarditis

[RedInnocent69]

But you’re able to share on here and that’s something

[slatyb]

Have you sought treatment for your depression?

[Anonymous]

See a doctor