How to keep going

You keep trying. And you don’t give up. And I know that’s hard to hear when you feel like you have done everything. There was a quote someone once said to me. “We aren’t as unique as we think we are” Sounds a bit rude. But I promise it’s not intended that way. It means there is hope for you. In the same way there is for everyone. You’re not a lost cause. Try all the medications until you find the right one (with your doctor). All the techniques on offer. And tell yourself you deserve the life you want. Try and try again and don’t give up. Get a friend. A buddy. To help you. To remind you of your goals. Tell your teachers at your college. Mine helped me through my courses. I was simply honest with them about my struggle. They made time for me. Advocate your needs with your Doctor. And please. Listen to this if nothing else. You are only 19. I’m a bit older then you by a couple of years. Still no licence. No idea what I want to do with my life. But I’ve had plenty of ideas. I’m not a failure. You aren’t either. And you aren’t a loser.. you can’t lose. You can’t fail. Life is no competition. Life is not a list of obligation. Your life is simply to live. The rest is made up. It’s nothing. You can still have goals. And if you do write them down. And work towards them. But don’t you dare ever use your progress to measure your worth. Please be kind to yourself. Your mind isn’t making it easy. Treat yourself as you would a friend. Give yourself a nudge to do what you need. And give yourself a break as well. Take advice from others with ADHD and OCD. And learn their tips and tricks. I always say. “You’ll get better, you have no choice” because It’s how it works. Waves of high and lows and such, I believe in you!

None of this is your fault. You sound anxious now. Acknowledge that. Take deep breaths

it's okay take thing in your own pace dont pressure yourself to achieve certain things in a certain age 19 is still young you have a long life to figure things out and i was also struggling with adhd ocd and depression but it gets better dont lose hope keep going!!

The only way through is forward. Start with small things. Even if it’s just thoughts. Take a deep breath and make a game plan. Just for tomorrow. Accomplish one thing from that plan. It gets easier

Don't be so hard on yourself, you are not as behind as you think you are. I've been in the exact same spot, and with time and grace I have been able to get a bit further. You're only 19, you have plenty of time. You got this!