Hello, question asker! My name is Evan, and I'm here to help.
First of all, I'd like to give the questioner a big hug! I hope it helps to give you some strength. From what you've told us, it seems like you might be feeling a bit down in the dumps. It's totally understandable! We all feel nervous and anxious sometimes, especially when we're facing difficult situations. It's okay to feel pain and loss when you're suffering.
I'm not sure if the questioner realizes that getting into university is already a huge accomplishment in China. It's a very competitive process, and only about 20% of the country's 1.4 billion people can actually go to university.
It's okay if you still feel like an ordinary person and don't have confidence in yourself.
I feel like the questioner is really struggling with understanding themselves and having a clear plan for the future. It seems like they're just trying to follow their heart and go with the flow, but when their inner feelings are all over the place, it can feel overwhelming. I'm curious how their family members see their current situation.
Have they given you any advice? From your description, it seems like your family is a bit outside your world, which is totally understandable!
From your story, it seems like you're looking for a sense of security and stability. It's understandable that what you're pursuing hasn't brought you the good feelings you were hoping for. It's totally normal to feel unsure when facing a challenging situation. I'm here to support you in learning how to detect and eliminate bad emotions and replace them with a positive mindset.
I'm sure that whatever comes your way, you'll be able to face it with more courage than ever!
I'm so sorry, but since the question was asked on a platform, we can't communicate in detail about it. I'm really sorry! I can only give the questioner a little advice on how to deal with the negative emotions that arise:
It would be really helpful for you to find out what's causing your anxiety.
What's making you feel anxious, my friend? Is it work worries, or a lack of recognition from others, or just feeling confused and lost about your whole life?
This is where it gets a little tricky! It's time to really dive deep and search for what's causing your anxiety. Write it all down on paper so you can really see it in front of you.
It's so important to understand what's making the questioner anxious and to try to work out why they're feeling this way. For instance, they might feel that their education isn't helping them find a job they're happy with.
The questioner said that they don't have the courage to pursue higher goals. Why is that so? Who gave the questioner this idea? Did the questioner or their family instill this idea in them?
I'm wondering if, since there's no higher pursuit in life, and work is just a casual search, and you just muddle through, the questioner sees finding a boyfriend as a casual search too. It seems like this casual attitude hasn't brought the questioner a sense of stability or security, but has caused the questioner to have serious anxiety instead.
I really think that what you're really looking for is a way to pursue higher goals. I know it can be scary to think about failure, and it's totally normal to feel a bit inferior and unworthy sometimes. But I truly believe that you can find a way to deal with your concerns if you figure out the root cause of your true anxiety.
Let's focus on the problem you want to solve the most.
It's totally normal to feel lost when you're facing unemployment, a breakup, a lack of security, or not having a plan for the future. It's okay to feel this way! You can try writing down what's going on in your life on a piece of paper to see what you need to work on.
Then, it's time to rank the importance of the issues according to your own feelings. This is where you'll identify the issue you want to solve most urgently.
Once you've identified the problem you want to solve most, it's time to see if you can find a way to do it yourself. If you can't, don't worry! You can always find someone to help. Then, take a look around you to see what resources you can use to help you solve this problem.
You could try chatting with your family about how you can help the questioner work through this problem. When you're feeling anxious, try not to dwell on it or talk about it too much. Instead, focus on something positive. With time, you'll get used to it and your mindset will shift.
Just remember, there are always more solutions than problems!
Let's make a list of the worst possible outcomes.
It's totally normal to feel anxious about the worst-case scenario. But it's also important to acknowledge that there might be some outcomes that we just can't accept. So, let's take a moment to think about the worst-case scenario, and then we'll explore some strategies for coping with it.
It's always a good idea to think about the worst that could happen and then come up with a plan to deal with it. For example, what if you get a great job? You'll be able to handle it then, too, with your plan in place. That should help to ease the questioner's anxiety, don't you think?
It's so important to remember that there are always more solutions than problems! A true gentleman endures hardship with perseverance. If you want a good outcome, you can only get it by constantly facing the real you and pursuing the better you.
It's so important to pay attention to your own verbal habits!
We all have those moments when we're faced with a situation that isn't so great. It's only natural to feel annoyed or frustrated in these moments. However, when we let these negative emotions take over, they can make us feel worse.
So, let's try to catch ourselves when we're using those pet phrases like "I'm so annoyed" or "I messed up again today." These words can make us feel worse because they're exaggerated and emotional. They can also make us dwell on the negative, which isn't helpful.
Instead, let's try to replace these negative words with something more positive. For example, we could say "I'm a little frustrated" or "I made a mistake today." These words are still honest, but they're not as harsh. They also help us see the situation in a more constructive light.
It's important to avoid using these types of words. We can help you turn negative emotions into positive ones by replacing these negative words with positive thoughts and praise. For example, we can replace "terrible" with "unfortunate" or "there is still room for improvement," and "disaster" with "challenge" or "inconvenience."
Try to find the good in every situation.
Nobody's perfect, and that's okay! We all make mistakes at work. The most important thing is to not beat yourself up about them. When you catch yourself dwelling on negative thoughts, take a deep breath and think of something positive instead.
For example, losing a game. This can be really disappointing, but it can also be a chance to learn new ways to play so that you don't make the same mistakes in future games.
If you need a helping hand, don't hesitate to reach out!
If you feel that the above approach won't work for you, don't worry! You can actively seek external help from a professional psychologist or counselor for psychological intervention. It's totally okay to describe your negative emotions to these professionals. You can talk about them boldly and without fear, because these interventions are confidential, so you should be honest.
It's so important to share how these anxiety attacks make you feel, how they usually start, and how you respond to them. If you need to, keep talking with these professionals until these anxiety attacks no longer affect you.
I really hope my answer helps the questioner!
Comments
Life feels really tough right now, doesn't it? It's like everything has piled up and I'm not sure where to start untangling it all. The past few years have been a blur of uncertainty and missed opportunities, and now I'm left feeling lost and unsure of what comes next.
It's heartbreaking to think about how far I've drifted from where I imagined I'd be at this age. I had dreams once, but they seem so distant now. Every time I try to think about the future, I just get overwhelmed by everything that's gone wrong.
Sometimes I wonder if things would be different if I hadn't let that one public speaking moment define me. It was such a small incident in the grand scheme of things, but it cast a shadow over my confidence for years. Now, even simple conversations can make me feel exposed and vulnerable.
I miss him so much. Those five years were filled with ups and downs, but he was a constant in my life. Even though we faced challenges, losing him after all that time feels like losing a part of myself. Moving for him felt like taking a step towards something stable, but now it's all fallen apart.
It's hard to stay positive when everything around me seems to be falling away. My job, my relationship, my social circle they're all gone. It's like I'm starting from zero again, and the thought of rebuilding everything is exhausting.