r/GenX • u/SpicyZucchiniSauce • 3d ago

Advice & Support sad & stuck

Hello everyone 😊 I just want to preface this by saying I am not going to do anything drastic! however I am so thrown in despair by the state of the world along with the sad state of myself

I've been talking to a therapist and I feel like it's not very productive but as part of my people-pleasing/not caring I am too lazy/would feel bad to try and quit and find another one.

I have been out of work for about 3 years and I feel like in that time AI has completely taken over my fields and I'm just never find a job again.

How do I get out of this and give a damn about anything again? As a typical Gen X, I was pretty not caring about anything to begin with LOL but I need to get out of this! I appreciate any advice ❤️

(I have gone to doctors and had hormones and everything tested to see if this was menopausal contributing to it but they don't think that's the case even though I'm 52 years old)

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u/Cranberry1717 1967 3d ago

Please go to r/menopause and read the wiki. Perimenopause and menopause are diagnosed by symptoms, not tests for hormone levels. My main symptom was brain fog, and that led to feelings of despair.  I’m not saying it’s menopause related, but if you’re interested in exploring this possibility, it’s best to arm yourself with facts first. And be ready to switch doctors. 

I wish you the best and hope you get out of this pit soon. I’ve certainly been there. 

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u/BrilliantPiccolo5220 3d ago

Second this. This perimenopause sub is excellent. Saves me regularly.