I am so depressed, and I am only 27

Hi guys and gals, I'm a 27 year old guy living in Manchester, UK and currently lots depressed with my life. I'm working full time, studying part time for a masters course and coping with the new purchase of a house. I really don't know where to begin and where to end. My days are filled between working, studying and cleaning the house. While the expenses of keeping the house have forced me to stay in all the time. Soon as I get paid, all my salary flies away into bills and weekly shopping, I haven't got even a single penny to spent for entertainment. My parents help as much as they can but I'm really sick of it. I'm 27 and I can't even enjoy it. Uni at the same time takes lots of time, so even if I had the money to go out, I'd still find it impossible. Work is as demanding as ever. I find it sometimes really hard to cope. Those of you reading, you're probably thinking why on earth I took so much on. I really don't have a choice. I am aiming high in my career, so I need good education. At the same time without working experience a degree can't get me anywhere. Not to mention my age 27. Ok I know you're laughing now, but it's not insane. Career people need to reach a certain level by the age of 30 and I'm not even half way there yet. The house is another story, I know I could have rented and shared with some other people, but last year I got done by a girl I thought she was my best mate. Well, she wasn't !! Because of her I lost my first masters, fucked my career and so on... She wasn't even my girlfriend, just someone I had to protect for being a cow!!! I could be writing about me for ages, but I think I've bored you enough. Is there anyone out there who could give me some advice, or even a supportive word? I feel completely lonely and helpless, not to mention I've got an exam in a week and a half and I should be revising like hell!!! Hope I've not depressed you all completely. Thanks, Nick

Hang in there Nick - you'll be fine, I think a lot of students go through similar times!

Just read your post, and I'm in a similar position. I'm finishing my Masters, Working Full time (in a new job), and have just moved into a new home. I think you need to put your situation into perspective. 1) Doing a Masters is very time consuming, but afterwards will be very rewarding. So try to focus on this. 2) If your house is proving to be expensive, then what about getting a lodger. That way, you will have some extra money for books, or going out. 3) I'm turning 30, and I've had that many jobs it's unbelievable. You don't need to be at a certain level by then. Your Masters will help you progress the career ladder alot more faster when you've got it. I think what you need to do, is make yourself a timetable for the evenings, and allocate time for studying, and chilling out. With regards to the money front, write down what you spend every week or month, then see where you can cut corners. Other than that, good luck.

Well m8, im nt in the same posision as u bt i no depression very well, im 16 ive had 3 break downs n i spent 2yrs in a caravan n thats a very small portian of my life bt as wot dr nightshade n none sed jst hang in thr and ull b jst fine im shure thrs ways of gttin around it even tho u can't see them yet