Stuck in the cornfields of Illinois

[justme65]

Hello, My name is Steve and I just joined this group about 5 mins. ago.

I am 44yo (probably old among this group) and am currently unemplyed. I got my master's degree and worked at a college for 12 years and am scared about the future.

I've lived here in Champaign, IL since age 5. there are not too many people my age here - mostly college kids. Not only do I have no friends, but I have no job prospects, have no partner and haven't had one since 5 years ago, and just filed for (gulp) personal bankruptcy.I feel terrible about myself. Irresponsible, depressed, anxious, you name it. I'm on an antidepressant and on anti-anxiety medication, too, which don't seem to be helping at all. I don't know whare to turn. I have no friends to talk to about this and feel so isolated.

any words of wisdom or any one wh;d like to know me better can definitely post here - I would definitely appreciate it, since I'm at the end of my rope.

Thanks for reading,

Steve

 

[EveWasFramed]

Take the slow road to recovery - financially, personally, mentally and emotionally. Try to take things one day at a time - that's all anyone can do really.
lol, there are quite a few people here on the forum who are older than err...let's just say older than 30, myself included, so don't feel like you're alone in that age group. There are a lot of nice folks here (of all ages) so I'm sure you will get plenty of advice and encouragement.

Welcome to the forum, Steve.

 

[Badjedidude]

HOLY CRAP. Now we have 3 STEVES!!! How are we going to tell each other apart? @_@ lol

Welcome to the site, Steve.

----Steve

 

[Spare]

Let's see. We'll call me "Steve # 1" since I was here first. The rest of you "Steve's" can work your numbers out amongst yourselves!

Welcome aboard, Justme65 (Steve)! Eve is right; both about the long and lonely road of personal recovery, and about the quantity of good and helpful folks you'll find on this forum.

Again, welcome, and good luck!

 

[Minus]

Well another Steve is always welcome.

 

[Steel]

Hey, and welcome.

 

[cheaptrickfan]

Hey there. I'm also over 40 and at a major life crossroads. Eve is right about taking things slowly. I know how overwhelming it is when so many areas of your life seem to have fallen apart. The best you can do is tackle them one or two at a time.

Remember, even the small successes are a victory.

Welcome, Steve. ((((justme65))))

 

[nerdygirl]

Welcome

 

[iwasaloverb4thiswar]

Welcome

nerdy, I got sooo excited when I saw your name associated with a post that started with "stuck in the cornfields" as it's title. Subtle, and yet relevant if it were a story about some backdoor exploration during the down time on the farm. Jot this down, it's good material

 

[Just_Some_Dude]

welcome,

i can definitely relate to a lot of what you are going through.

stay awhile...

 

[Danielle]

HI BABY LOVE!!! Steve happens to be my very best friend in this whole world.... we live hundreds of miles apart... but have maintained a great friendship nonetheless. Steve is a WONDERFUL, KIND, INTELLIGENT, and AMAZING man, I am glad you joined, and I hope you find the solace I have found here. There are so many great people here.

love you. xxoo