Figure out anything, no matter how small to make you feel like you are progressing and moving forward. If you can't find a job, find a project, consult on a pro

Figure out anything, no matter how small to make you feel like you are progressing and moving forward. If you can't find a job, find a project, consult on a project, explore an idea you find interesting and set a goal to create a product result or deliverable. A little bit of momentum will go a long way. A few years ago, my sister had just graduated from university with a degree in chemistry and was considering medical school, but was unsure whether that was right. Like you, she felt like it would take too long before she would be out of school and would be in debt. She couldn't decide and started to stagnate. It quickly became demotivating and she became suicidal. So, I asked her to do me a favor and had her come and work at a company I own as a low level office manager. Despite it being something that probably wasn't her life goal long term, being active, working with people, accomplishing tasks, and seeing clearly what she didn't want to do was very motivating - very quickly. Within 4 months she made a quick decision and moved across the country to work at an animal sanctuary as a volunteer (it was tight for her financially) and eventually got a job full time. She left after two years, but it transformed her life. I had a similar experience right before founding my current company. I felt like I weren't progressing and became extremely depressed and suicidal. I decided I had to do something and it didn't matter what as long as it was different. So we adjusted course, set a goal and moved forward. Is it a happy result? I don't know, we havent had any real results because the plan will take time, but at least I feel like I am moving forward. Also, don't worry about where you are in the "progress of life" like having a car, being married etc., or otherwise compare yourself to others. First of all, those things don't necessarily bring happiness; we all know plenty of people that have a house and spouse and are miserable. For all you know, if you had those things now, you would feel trapped. Right now you can explore or pick up and do anything you want. Do something, anything, and see what happens.