How do you feel about your life right now?

I'm actually going in reverse and have been since I was 18. I didn't go to college, I had kids, I didn't get married, I am still single, but now I am looking forward to going back to school, which puts me one step towards where I feel I should be in life. I definitely feel a bit empty, but I think there comes a time where everyone experiences a bit of this, some on larger levels. I hope that you find something to fill your empty space in your life. Good luck in all that you do.

Don't feel so bad, although I should be saying that to myself really. I'm a single mom of 3. No boyfriend, no job. Just stopped nursing school because my mom doesn't want to send me money anymore. She supports me for my everyday expenses and bills, my grandma pays for school. Mom stopped helping me out last December and I was in the middle of the semester. I became so broke that I couldn't even go to school because I first had to take care of food at home, my baby still drinks formula. Well, when I stopped school I found work but it was for only 5 hours a day, it took me 2 hours each way to get to work and home. It was so scary to get home at 11pm having to take public transportation in a 3rd world country. I was so terrified because on the way to the bus stop, a man ran after me so I ran away as fast as I could. I have 3 kids that need me so I quit that job and am staying home. I realized how much I really need to finish school so I can be a nurse in the states where my oldest son is, he is living with my mom. I want to be independent and be able to give my kids everything. Nothing much I can do now but to wait for my mom to have a warm heart for me again. And to add to that, I'm really sad I'm single.

I think we all do from time to time I too am a stay at home mom But I did just start work on my bachelors degree. I do it at home throught the internet with Kaplan University. You can also finish your degree plan at night while your family is a sleep. My husband works nights and my kids go to be at 10 so it gives me the free time to finish my education. And you can too. If its a money issue you can get grants and federal loans to pay for it and all your past credits will be tranfered so you don't loose out on those and you can get your degree sooner. Email me and I'll give you the information you need for contacting an advisor if you are interested. My email is aggie_joe2210@yahoo.com email me any time if you need to just talk or information on going back to school.

I really relate to what you are going through. Your feelings are completly normal considering the changes you have gone through in recent months, even if you weren't bi-polar. Moving and having children are two of the leading stress factors in life. These feelings are magnified with the bi-polar, as it is also a "side effect", so to speak, of bi-polar. I too am bi-polar, and one of the worst things that can trigger me are changes, especially if there are many of them all occuring around the same time. I don't use this as an excuse either, it is however very commonplace for those that suffer from the disease. I too have everything I ever really wanted in life, a brand new husband that I really love, a home of my own, the support of my husband to be able to write, my kids are grown up now and it's my time...yet I feel like I am failing myself by not being as motivated as I should be. So I do understand. If I can help in anyway let me know.

Hey, don't say that. I believe your husband don't see it that way. Trust me. Sometimes we are just being too skeptical about things and used to blame ourselves too much. Maybe you can talk to your husband regarding your worries, that might make you feel better. For me, i don't know, my life right now seems like a mess. But i'm trying to make it work. At least i still have that hope. :) Good luck to you too.

I can totally relate as well. We moved to a new state for my husband's job a year ago and I am still having a hard time dealing with not having a support system. I am at home with my 14 month old as well. I feel like a huge failure because I didn't find a way to get an education or a career. I also have chronic health issues that usually sabotage any attempts at holding down a job. I really have no advice but I relate to what you're going through 100%.

Tired, but happy! I'm a stay-at-home mom and have never worked so hard in my life, but I feel very blessed to be home with my kids, to be a home owner, to have our health, and to have a husband who works hard and loves his family. Couldn't ask for much more than that!

Oh sure dont beat yourself up over it. I worked for a job nine years and last year that let me go. Im trying to contribute to, but like you said you just dont feel like your doing enough. I think we are being too hard on ourselves. Cheers

I feel pretty good about life right now. Of course there are times when I'm really down and feel like I haven't accomplished the things I thought or hoped I would at this point in my life. It helps to change my environment and rethink things in a different way at these points. I know there are a lot of great things about me and my life so I need to concentrate on those things more often.

My life flows good right know... Am not sure it will be the same ever....

i am enjoying my life and sometimes i get irritated due do load of various and special works for me and my friends and for my life and for this society. otherwise i am doing what i want to do and getting problems which i want to take and solve

a lot of military wives feel this way especially if you are young and a new mom. You have to give yourself a break and realize that you are doing THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB EVER and that is being a mommy! yes, I realize that helping out financially is a nice thing and some people like to get away from the kids and all and go to a job. I love being home with my kids and maybe you do to. I don't know your financial situation of if you just want to work or really NEED to work. Whichever way, it's your business...I am jsut trying to get you to realize that you are NOT a failure...you are providing emotional and physical support for your little boy! You are cleaning your husband's house and cooking his food and taking care of your responsibilites. These are HUGE things in life! If you just don't feel complete without work, try to go back to school. Is there somewhere there that you can check in to? Don't worry about letting your family down...one thing I have realized in my 36 yrs is that it is more important to be happy with YOURSELF not what others thinnk of you...even if it is your parents, grandparents, or siblings. Of course you care about their thoughts and feelings, but you should be more concerned with YOUR happiness! I am sure, if truth be known, they are FAR from disappointed. Chin up! Everything will work out great! Look inside yourself and find out what YOU need to do to make YOU happy! GOOD LUCK

yeah I often do, but then I try to count my blessings and realize things could be a whole lot worse, and they have been. I am thankful for where I have come from my experiences and all, I am looking hard for the best direction for my future and am taking steps toward it. Sometimes I complain, but that really doesn't help much. It is best to be thankful for what you have. Accept the things you cannot change and change the things you can.

Right now? I'm alot happer than i have been. Recently since starting a project i've found my voice or "typing" hand. Been through alot of bad things since leaving school but now my sons been born (who's 8 months old) things have looked alot up. I still feel down at times, especially when i think of things which i shouldn't + special people who miss deeply but it's all normal and it's made myself a better person. So yeah, i'm over the moon! lol ~Joey

I think my life has become monotonous or has stopped at a place and daily I do the same things and repeat every process in the same way without any change. I guess I need a change and should start looking for opportunities which can bring a change in my life.

I am also a stay at home mom, and my husband is in the United States Army. He is currently overseas right now. I sometime feel like I should be doing more, but I am lucky enough to be living near my family while he is overseas. I am 9 months pregnant right now so I can;t really work, but I do plan on going back to school and getting my degree. I feel like you in that I believe I could be doing more, but I wouldn't give up this time I have with my children for anything. You should make a plan to go back to school in a certain amount of time, it will make you feel better about yourself.

life is good till now dont know what will happen tommorow.JUst little heavy studies. little burden nothing else Just 1 more years and i am out of it.

I am so sorry, I am stil single and honestly I dont want to feel the same way with you maam.

my life sucks right now. im financially unstable. im buried in debt. and the bad part is im only 18.

Yup, 3000 miles from friends and family with a 2 year old and 3 year old. Stay at home mom with a masters degree, cleaning up toys and potty training accidents! Some days it just feels like I got lost along the way...