Kinda feeling down

[xCompackx]

I'm not sure how this'll read by the time I'm done, but I've been feeling pretty low lately. I turned 28 last month and I guess I feel generally unsatisfied with myself and how things are in my life. My job is decent and I live in a nice place, but I don't know what I'm doing and living alone probably doesn't help. I feel like I need a direction in life more than "go to work Monday-Friday and then come home". Maybe I should try dating? Maybe I should look at moving to a new city? I don't know, it feels like I've hit the peak and there's nothing left.

Sorry if this comes off as a therapy session, I actually cried a little typing it, lol.

[Deleted]

Yeah, try breaking the routine a bit. Go out on a weekend night, check out a local event that sounds interesting, explore an area outside of town but close enough that you can go for a day trip.

Shake things up a bit and see how you feel.

[Deleted]

I would say that there is nothing wrong with your life. Having a Monday-Friday decent job at 28 is doing pretty good. Some people have to work all kinds of different hours every day for little pay.

I think you just need more outside the workplace socialization. Maybe move in with a family member or friend so you aren't so alone. If that's not an option, maybe get a pet that will be okay by itself while you are at work. Or maybe you do just need to date more.

In my opinion, getting rid of what you have now and starting over somewhere new is a bad idea. Instead, use what you already have as a foundation to build upon.

[warden]

Pull a jiraiya and travel the world at your age. Gain a new perspective from different parts of the world and eat who they eat. It will broaden your horizons and when you come back you will look at everything differently and may even find a purpose. And if not at least you will have cool pics and eat some new delicacies. And if all else fails I don't know find a new and challening hobby. Like archery or soap stone carving

[Kyn]

I would avoid moving to a new city, if this is the only thing making you consider it. From your post sounds like you need just something new in your life, not to completely upheave it.

Maybe you could check out social groups or hobby groups in your area; or even learn a new skill solo. Do you do much on weekends? You could try some day trips to explore places nearby you haven't been before.

[edgestar]

I know the feeling of being down. I hope that you feel better soon!!

[Gus Richlen Was Wrong]

I'm in the same boat right now, with a huge amount of clinical depression and other personal issues added.

[Dean-o]

Why not try dating?

[xCompackx]

I appreciate the responses and advice; it might sound weird, but I was anxious as hell making this thread. I'll try and explain my thoughts more as I'm less of a wreck than earlier.

I've gone back and forth on the idea of moving a lot over the past few months and I guess the biggest reason is career opportunities. My current job is decent, but it's a factory that's just been bought out by someone else so there's a lot of uncertainty and instability and there aren't many other opportunities here for the degree that I have. I've placed plenty of thought towards going back to college, but I'd have no idea what for if I did.

Regarding dating, I don't know. I'm not somebody who puts themselves out there in general and it's been... a while since I've had a relationship. I've been very tempted to at least make a profile on Match or something and see what happens and I'd really like to try, but it's more than a little terrifying.