Thank you for describing your emotions so vividly and I can see that you have been suffering for quite some time. You do have some symptoms of anxiety and depression, and these include loss of interest, poor concentration, getting worried and having negative thoughts.
I have a few suggestions for you. First, it is time to sit back and re-assess the priorities in your life. Once you have decided on your life goals, then you can think of how to achieve them one by one.
Second, you will need to learn to break down a major, seemingly unattainable, task into smaller tasks that are achievable. Once you have achieved a small task, you can learn to reward yourself by spending time pursuing things that make you happy. These two strategies will help you deal with stresses and challenges in a more effective fashion.
Third, you can arrange to see a counsellor at the counselling centre in Singapore or you can also arrange to seek treatment from a psychiatrist, who can then further evaluate your condition and see if you need medications or psychotherapy.
Like what you highlighted in the paragraph that you penned, we all have our own timelines and life is a marathon, not a short race. Every single step forward counts, and every long journey starts from small steps forward.
When you compare yourself with others who are more successful in their careers than you, you will also need to tell yourself that there are people who are lagging behind you. Everything is relative, it all depends all who you compare yourself with.
Keep your spirits high!
Dr Ng BY
