If you’re living with anxiety and depression, I’m worried that there’s probably not much anyone can tell you that will help because you believe your own thoughts while your mind is still playing tricks on you and therefore, your mind will probably undermine any advice with another barrage of self-doubt and negative self-talk.

I see it in your post, “I’ve wasted….I will be passed over….I haven’t done anything….I haven’t really got anything….”

It’s amazing how the mind overgeneralizes and tells you so many nasty things that are completely untrue. I could rant about this topic for hours, but I highly recommend meditation, mindfulness, and ACT therapy.

But let’s give it a shot nonetheless…

Practically speaking, no education is ever a waste. Now that you have a post-secondary degree, life will open doors for you that are not available to those with only a high school diploma. So, if you can set aside the negative self-talk for a moment, it’s time to come up with a strategy and Plans B through Z.

Even at the risk of not getting in, can you still apply to the Masters program?

If you don’t get in, is there any additional schooling you can take to boost your prospects for another application?

What kind of jobs might be available for someone with your field of interest?

What state is your resume in and are you ready to apply for job postings that may come up in your field or something related?

What kind of temporary jobs would you be willing to take on in the mean time, just to keep yourself busy, have some income, and get some breathing room to come up with alternative options?

Where might you be able to connect with other like minded people in your field who, if you made the time and effort to really connect with them, could broaden your thinking in terms of possibilities that you haven’t considered yet?

Hope this helps.