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Unfortunately the first step is the hardest but you sound like a mindful and self aware guy. Slow and steady improvements that are sustainable should be your target. It sounds like you have a fairly complicated combination of problems that you really need to lay out bare before you can set out a plan. A few areas that need your attention in my view:
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Alcohol / drugs - priority 1 is to pull the plug on the booze and drugs. You need to keep a clear head and remain as clean as possible. This will help you focus and ensure you will have more energy to invest on things you care about.
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Sleep patterns and routine - set a bedtime and start your day when other people that you want to interact with start their day. You should try this for at least a month and be really strict with yourself on routine. Fine tune and make sure you get enough sleep - again you will boost your energy levels, you’ll be more alert and you’ll be able to function better overall.
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Gaming - its good to do a bit of gaming I find its nice to decompress - just have a set time for it and use it as a reward. If you have other more important shit to do then make sure you don’t start gaming prematurely or for too long.
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Vocation - Find a job you enjoy doing and stick to it. There is no job that is perfect out there - every single industry and position has some downsides. You have to power through and not give up. I believe part of your issue is that you’re basically completely exhausted because you haven’t rested your body and mind. Doing that one day is bad. Being exhausted for a number of months let alone years starts to fuck with you in a massive way. Definitely stick to your exercise routine thats also important.
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Social circle - Find a productive and social hobby - join a club and meet some new people. Again, like minded people that you can interact with whilst doing your new found hobby. My one was road cycling - it helped clear my mind and I got the fresh air I needed. Met some great people through that.
One day at a time - chip at it slowly. Never give up. You’re still a very young man and have your life ahead of you! Best of luck I hope some of this stuff is practical.
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