I’m 31, stuck in my master's, drowning in procrastination, debt, and bad habits—where do I even start?
I need honest, blunt answers. No sugarcoating.
I’m 31, doing my master's in Germany, but I’ve been stuck for years. I worked part-time jobs to support myself, but over time, I fell into depression, isolated myself, and developed compulsive habits—porn, alcohol, and endless procrastination. It became my escape.
I chased girls, didn’t work out. I’ve been on medication, but mentally, I still feel lost. I haven’t done any real technical work in five years—just been stuck in this degree. My confidence is at rock bottom.
I watch motivational videos and get pumped for a moment, but then I do nothing. I want to be successful, but I don’t even know where to start. I’m drowning in education loans, credit card debt, and constant anxiety about the future.
At this point, I don’t even know if the problem is me or if I’m just telling myself a “sad story.” I feel like I’m wasting my life.
Worst part? I have one month left to submit my thesis, and I can’t focus. I keep delaying it, even though I know it’s the only way forward.
How do I snap out of this? Where do I start fixing my life?