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I feel so guilty and so frustrated that my life is going nowhere fast. I was just fired from the photography job that I was so thrilled to tell you guys about. I have been feeling down and dejected so much lately. It is difficult to even get up in the morning without feeling miserable. I am feeling like there is no reason to get up and do anything. My parents keep leaving various chores for me to do so that I have a reason to go out of the house. I did recently start a program at the University of Pennsylvania which is a course on social skills to help me better understand how my Aspberger's may or may not influence my social life. I often feel like crying because I can not get a job or can not find friends that live close to me. I am not the kind of guy who enjoys getting drunk or high as part of my social life. That is in part due to my medication. I am also feeling more irritable lately because I am still at home with my parents. I want to find a way to get into graduate school and get my master's so that I may have a better chance of getting a job. I know the economy is not great in Europe or even here in the United States. I am wishing and praying that something comes along sooner rather than later. I hate this feeling so much because it just takes so much out me and probably makes my parents feel as well. I need a break from this stuff in my life. Anybody have any thoughts? I would appreciate any type of support. Thanks to those who are usual respondents i.e. obayan, monty, and others, but I'd like to hear some other people as well.

~ Jake

Hi Jake! Well.... Is there anything that you like to do? Maybe you can get a job that way?? (What was wrong in the previous job?) Do you like to try new/newer things?

I am at home with my parents as well. I am 26. What I have started to do with my parents is talk to them because they still think I'm 10 yrs old (especially my Mom). I don't know if you're going through something like that or if it's that you would like to move out soon.

Most likely I will move out, but it's going to take a little bit of time.

As for the feelings, are you currently on a routine? (Do you sleep + wake up at the same times everyday?) If not, that's part of how I would start to interrupt the feelings.

When I feel down or just if things start getting too hairy, I try to counter it, if only half-heartedly.

I'm not sure if any of this helps but I tried & I hope you feel even just a little better soon!

((((((((((((((((((((((( Jake ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Sometimes, when we are still looking for work, getting a volunteer position can help. And if done well for long enough can turn into a great job opportunity as well. But it will give you purpose each day and help someone who needs it. And you won't be out anything but your time.