I’m really sad and burned out.

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I’m really sad and burned out.

I’m a 23 year old, second year law student and I don’t have time for leisure activities. My dad was recently sentenced to 30 years of prison time, I’m foolishly hung up on a guy who is clearly a womanizer (and we have class together), and my closest friend here used me. I’m fairly extroverted so I don’t usually have a hard time making friends, but people in California (no offense) are less friendly than people that I’ve met from Wisconsin (which is where I’m from), so I’ve had a more difficult time connecting with people here in California. I don’t know what to do, I’m just really sad and I don’t know how to deal w/ everything. I especially am having a difficult time because there has been a consistent rough patch since 2004, I’m burned out and don’t know how to “just keep going” and do everything by myself anynmore. My friends from undergrad all live far away, we don’t talk that much especially b/c of the time difference. Please just say something encouraging. I feel horrible.

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dano 1 #
Carlsbad, CA, US | 1 month, 1 week ago (10 minutes after post)

to be 23 and in your second year of law school is very very impressive if you ask me, you have so much going for you and its earned and deserved. im 23 and dont have a quarter accomplished of what you do! and while not everyone in california is as friendly as you will find in other places, nor is everyone the same in california (i live in so cal just fyi). you will find that from city to city that the atmosphere will change, and ive lived everywhere from tiiiiny little mountain towns to suburbs to san diego…it all varys but there are a few of us out there who are friendly, promise :)

Jigoku Shoujo 177 #
Dubai, 03, AE | 1 month, 1 week ago (1 hour, 16 minutes after post)

(HUGS)

I know how it feels, the best you can do is to keep away from Mr. Womanizer

I went that route and it will only end in tears, this feeling of attention you yearn for, has to come from genuine people.

Please try to do some time management (it takes practice) and make free time to do activities, that would get you near people you would be happy to build a relationship with.

Don’t give up, I have been to really unfriendly cities and still was able to make friends (I do not mean Best Friends for Life, but good company) to make you feel less lonely.

Try to take some time out, like a weekend to visit old friends or do things that you really enjoy.

In the mean time feel free to chat with me, whenever you feel blue :)

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Anonymous #
1 month, 1 week ago (1 hour, 38 minutes after post)

Keep plowing ahead. I found that by 25 things really began to even out for me. The worst elements of high-school and college drama was behind me, I was employed at a great job in New York, and meeting new friends, paying my own way, and I finally felt like an adult. Give it a bit more time, study hard, get good grades, and you’ll be fine. Just wait.

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Jigoku Shoujo 177 #
Dubai, 03, AE | 1 month, 1 week ago (1 hour, 40 minutes after post)

I agree with Anonymous, good things comes to those who wait (really)

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motocrossman198 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 1 week ago (13 hours, 49 minutes after post)

I am a 1L, and I wish I could give you a hug. I completely relate. I moved from a rural county to Baltimore City. I had an ex-girlfriend who was scum anyway, initiated a break up during the first month. I am hoping for a really good buddy, where we can work as a team to get through it. I am happy a girl like you is in Law School, we need more decent people.

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Anonymous #
1 month, 1 week ago (14 hours, 59 minutes after post)

Thanks everyone so much! I really appreciate it!

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