Hello, all. I’m a recent college graduate that’s been unemployed since May 2019. I still don’t have a full-time job or even a part-time job, and I have been struggling with that weight for a few months now.

I earned a B.A. in psychology, and have some pretty good volunteer research experience on my resume, but I have this constant fear it might be in vain. I’ve applied to paid research positions, and have had interviews, but didn’t land anything. Lately I’ve been proactive about reaching out to practices to even gain administrative skills in a psych-related environment, but out of 30 only 4 got back to me, and 2 out of that seem so flaky in proceeding with an interview.

I’m just dealing with bouts of sadness and worry, because I’m being so proactive, but I worry that all my efforts will be for nothing. I’m so angry and disappointed that I can’t even think straight or try to consider other solutions. I’ve been without a stable source of income for myself for a very long while. I want to be able to support myself so badly, be financially free and do what I want. I feel so inadequate being 25 still at home with my parents. I feel like an overgrown child.

Uncertainty is difficult to handle. I try so hard not to neglect myself when under these types of emotions, but it can be hard sometimes…