postr/StutterSeptember 6, 2024

How can I live a normal life?

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How can I live a normal life? Hello, I really need help - I am so lost and tired. My 20's have been rough, many ups and downs. Over the past 2 years (26-28) I have been doing well in my career, I have been earning good money and moved out from my parents house. I have realised that happy life is not possible when being alone all the time. Besides work, I do nothing, I am no one. I have no friends, no romance, no hobbies. I just get home from work and try to distract myself enough to not think about my future or past. My stutter is bad, I cannot talk to people for 'fun'. When I work, I keep my words to a minimum. I am very good at speaking just enough to convey the information that I need to. Nothing more. Because I have never had friends, honestly I dont know how to talk to people. I have realised, that I will likely never find a partner, I will likely die alone. This thought of the future fills me with dread, I try to never think about it, but when I do its so hard to just get over it. I live a life that is so different to other people, it is like I am a ghost. I feel like I have basic needs, that I cannot meet by myself. I have tried speech therapy, it made my stutter worse. I have tried to find God, he doesnt exist or hates me. The only thing that works, is distracting myself with media and work. Idk how I can help myself, the world feels so cold. No one shows me any warmth, im not a evil or bad person but I feel like I am. Does anyone have any advice

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & AgencyQuality of LifeDating & Romance