Depression, anxiety, confusion

[PinkFlowers]

I am only 21 and i know i have time to change but, i think i want a career change.

When i graduated high school I didnt want to go to college. I have been very interested in hair care since i was a junior in high school and started to develop a passion for hair care. Soon after i graduated high school, i started cosmetology school. It was a great school and i had loveable classmates but i had times where i would become anti-social and angry and almost wanted to quit.

 

I have never talked to anyone about my feelings but im sure people noticed how irritated i can be by me being anti-social and angry through class activities. Even after a while an instructor had to pull me to the side about it and asked if i need counseling, or if i really wanted to be there. but eventually i tried my best to open up.

 

When i graduated cosmetology school and immediately got a job in a salon and have been working in one since. The 1st salon i worked at i started as an assistant. When i got my license and was ready to get on the floor as a stylist, i became depressed and almost talked my boss out of moving up as a stylist. But she motivated me and i became a stylist soon after.

 

I am currently at another salon. After 6 months of being there i am now in a depression mode. not only am i having these axiety issues at work, its now effecting me overall. my love life, my family, i dont know what i want anymore. as far as my career, love, and just the simple things, like i barely enjoy music anymore. i barely watched tv. i have been feeling like this for about 3 weeks or more. i decided to make an appointment with a therapist but i was hoping to get some motives from you guys.

 

I have been wanting to go to college for business management/administration and start a new career. but i am not even sure if thats a good idea considering my mental issues. plus affordability

 

i dont know what to do at this point. i dont want to be like this. im trying to find ways to smile again. and enjoy the little things in life.

 

i need serious help

[Leegh]

Do you consume caffeine in any form? Caffeine is a nervous system stimulant, and it can magnify problems. Eating well can help also. I've read that about 80% of the population is low in magnesium, which is very calming. A good type of magnesium is Magnesium Glycinate. You could try a change in your eating pattern, etc. I've never been a big fan of therapy, but there are some good self-help books.

[Mr Scorpio]

Enhance your calm PF. As you noted, you are young and you have plenty of time to change. Imagine if you were feeling this way at 31!

 

As to the career issue, providing advice is easy, although it may be difficult to implement. Network and talk to people who are involved in business management/administration. Ask them what they like/dislike about their careers. Ask them what is easy/difficult about their careers. Ask them what is rewarding/dreadful about their careers. Ask them what skills are/aren't necessary for their careers. Then you can begin to decide if you think that area might be a good fit for you.

 

Now, that idea that career confusion is causing you to lose enjoyment in all other areas of your life? That is rather disconcerting. You might do well to seek out a therapist. IMO such confusion -- especially at your age -- should be crippling your ability to enjoy your love life, family, television, and music.