I feel like an orphan. Can you be one at 43?
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sorry to hear that, my parents are still alive, i dont want to think about them dying yet. Just pray for them that their souls may rest in peace.
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Very kind of you to ask us Ladies, my Son. It's normal to feel depressed or as if life is passing you by. You're 22 years old and it seems that you have it all right where you want it. You just don't know what to do with it. Be happy that you have what you do. If you continue to be unhappy go and volunteer at a soup kitchen or a shelter. Trend towards doing something useful rather than sitting around feeling sorry for yourself. Give money to a library or to a humane society. Do something for someone else. You don't need medication. You need a purpose. You have "things" but you need to give of yourself to appreciate them. Good luck, child. I hope you find what you're looking for.
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i only knew my great-grandmother. she took care of me every day when i was little, but she died when i was 8.  it was cool because she was 80 years older than me which is a whole world of difference.  she could remember back to the turn of the century (1900, not 2000 of course).  she told me stories all the time about how the world was when she was little.  she really valued teaching children nursery rhymes, bible songs, and stories of the past.  i think she was really important in shaping the values i still have. also, i have lots of respect and some sympathy for old people now b/c of her.  it's got to be sad to be old and be living in a world that is so unfamiliar to you and where you don't really feel like you are a valued part of society.  i really miss her even today, but i'm so grateful that i knew her.  i'm sorry you missed out on that, maybe, hopefully, you'll be around to know your own great-grandchildren adn you can make good memories for them like i have.
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Sorry sweetie, you are about 20 years too young for me. Dont worry, you will find someone and I am sure they will feel lucky to have you.
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It is normal. Children may feel excitement when their birthdays are near. Some adults still feel it. But most adults don't feel great become older. If you think your life there won't bring you any good, please don't be scared to change it. Try new things, don't let work be the only thing in your life as you only live once. New activities may bring you to new friends. Moving to another place could be a good option. Good luck.
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you are as old as you feel
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Ya wanna hear something goofy? When I was a teenager, I felt just like you! I would wish to god I was a Siamese twin, just so I wouldn't feel so alone. It is hard to explain, I wasn't really lonely cause I had lots of friends and people who loved me, it's more a feeling that all of them and the whole human race belonged to this,(something) what ever it was except me! I could be in a room full of people yet feel all alone. Then one day I started asking myself: WHAT DO I WANT? As I lay in my dark bed   crying myself to sleep, I would ask: WHAT DO I WANT RIGHT NOW? WHAT WOULD MAKE ME FEEL AND FILL THE VOID IN ME? Perhaps something that would make me a part of something! Well I don't really know what to tell you except I volunteered for a suicide hot line, I served underprivileged children dinners, I  worked at a mission, helping the homeless, I sat with the elderly etc. and as time passed, the awful feeling of being alone gradually went away! That was quite a few years ago and I haven't felt that way since. I don't know what happened, but what ever it was, it sure worked for me. Maybe it will work for you too! Good Luck!
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I feel for you. When my mother passed away after suffering a long time it was a blessing
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don't feel bad about yourself..you mad have adult ADD..i have it...look at ADD.com...its where you get bored easily.can't focus....even if it's not that..you are not a bad person you just can't make up your mind..you wanna explore everything god has offered in this world that doens't mean theres something wrong with you..don't be so hard on yourself..im 27 have'nt had many jobs..a stay at home mom now and im always down on myself..feel like im not doing anything that contributes to the world...but i read the bible and everythings all better...start going to church and read the bible..jesus will change your views about yourself..no one is perfect...if  you feel you need to see a phyc. go...maybe it will help maybe not..if  you feel in your heart your a good person then just keep going and someday you'll find your way..if  you are unhappy about  yourself change it...you can do anything you put your mind to but no matter what happens or what you decide every one is beautiful in there own way and no one should down themselves...
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I LOVE your questions!! Now that that's out of the way: YES!!! I want to do SO MUCH and i'm already 36. I feel like time is running out, and I've got 2 kids, who need me, and when and how am I going to fit in all these things??
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I am 62 years old and my children are well settled. I sit alone and recollect all things happent in my life right from my age of 6. I feel for all bad things I did and repent for them.
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I know that i am not that old (21 years old), but when i start thinking about like the past that can make me feel old. i just keep thinking damn where did the time go. But like the other person said you are as old as you feel, so unless you are like 80-100 years of age you are still young. i think!
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well both my parents are deceased but one of my brothers still tries to treat me like the "baby", and i'm 40yrs old.  feel blessed that u still  have ur parents no matter how the treat u.........they r still with u...........u r blessed
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Hey Julian, You didn't tell us your age,there are so many things too....I wish I had just one day of being bored. There are a lot of volunteer things out there to do,maybe you could go and visit people who have been in hospital for a long time and play some board games with them, some are so lonely and even more bored than you.Without knowing your age it's really hard to answer this question, maybe you could add this so we know  good luck \nok now i know your age it's a bit easier, been a long time since i was 16 (48 now) You sound like you don't have a whole heap of friends and sometimes that happens. A part time job maybe, even if your don't need the money. It will introduce you to new people and you might find they have simular interests as you. What are you really good at? Maybe that will help you look for something in a job that interests you. There are also a lot of Theatre groups, sounds daggy but they are great fun and you will meet lots of people there. Give things a go, sometimes its hard to get started but each different thing that you do it will become easier. I had a daughter who didn't go out of the house for nearly 4 years, went to all sorts of doctors and finally she went onto an antidepressant and she is out there having fun, you would never know she is finally making up for lost time and is the happiest person in the world. Give it a go Julian, what can you lose...bordom\nAgain heaps of luck and have fun ,lyndell
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you are so right!  (lol) \n\nBut don't feel bad....  think of this, this always makes me feel better....\n\nI am 39 and I have teenagers already whereas some of my relatives / friends are barely beginning to have kids.  I can still keep up with my kids...  we ski, scuba dive, white water-rafting, horse back riding, etc.... will your friends be able to keep up with their kids when their kids are teenagers?   I think NOT!! \n\nIn ten years from now, my friends will be at home taking care of the soccer schedule and falling asleep by 8 pm when I'll be getting my second wind... swimming down in the Caribbean somewhere without kids of my own....\n\nbittersweet isn't it?
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Maybe you should travel.  If you can't, try gong to the hospital or old folks home and volunteering your services.  Helping others always makes me feel better.
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First off, it sounds like you have had a lot to deal with over the last few years..a lot that has made you feel down, and concerned.\n\nFirst you must take care of you. You can do this in little ways. Pampering yourself with a massage or a pedi/mani might help (sounds little..and of course expensive..but this is something you could do at home and make yourself feel better about you. In other words pamer yourself and remember that you alone are in control of your own destiny. You are only 29. You have TONS of time to find that "someone that loves you" (I have numerous friends who didn't reach that goal until they were in their late to mid 30s and 40s....so you have time!). \n\nLastly, do things that make you happy. You mentioned you wanted to be the fun person you were before your baggage. What did that mean? Where did you go to feel happy, were there hobbies or things you did that made you feel special, or in a great mood if so...go back to doing those. Find the "real" you again.\n\nOnce you feel stronger and more in control of your own happiness, the rest will work itself out. People will see the spark in you and want to be around you, go out with you etc.