Hi Jerris,

I have to reply to this because, because it’s like you’re living my life! I’m turning 25 this year, have a graduate degree, and I’m currently in a teaching position wherein I experience anxiety and stress (which sometimes I think is ridiculous! It’s only teaching! Yet most of the time, there are thoughts of ‘what the hell am I doing?’ and ‘I don’t know what I’m doing!’ in my mind, and I get bogged down). I’m worried about money, because this job barely keeps me afloat and I live with my parents. Moreover, when I get anxious and stressed, I end up binge-eating, which is a terrible way to handle anything and makes me feel worse. In all, I feel horrible about myself and want things to change so badly.

I know I don’t have any solutions here, but I just wanted to say that I can really relate to your situation and that you’re not alone.

Michelle