Ask Ally
Dear Ally,
I can’t sleep. I’m kept awake at night by negative recurring thoughts. I’m so unhappy. I thought I’d be further along in the world and judge myself harshly.
I’m stuck in all aspects of my life. Everything: work, relationships, living situation. I can’t seem to move forward in any direction.
If I could reduce all of my angst into one word; it would be fear.
I’m afraid of everything.
It’s not just failure; it’s the unknown. My world feels like it’s becoming smaller while at the same time, falling apart. I’m falling apart. I don’t know how to deal with it.
Where is this fear coming from?
I’m in a dead-end job, which I don’t like at all. How can I apply for a new job when I feel like this? My girlfriend wants to take the next step in our relationship, but in this st