
Originally Posted by
BrotherNamedErised
So, without getting bogged down by the details, I've had a pretty rough summer. There were some major professional setbacks, and then a series of terrible losses - many dear friends and relatives have passed away and several others are dealing with significant health problems. It's left both me and my family more than a little rattled, and possibly the worst part has been its impact on my mother, who is the strongest person I know, and completely heartbroken at the moment.
Recently I had some good news in that I was offered two gigs (I'm an actor), which pay next to nothing, but could prove to be decent opportunities for more exposure and maybe lead to better work in the future. I have to choose between the two, and for whatever reason, it has completely destroyed me emotionally. Because of how bad things have been, I keep picturing the worst case scenario for either option, which completely incapacitates me and prevents me from making an informed decision. Furthermore, the idea of turning down either offer just paralyses me. I'm deathly afraid of making the wrong call, and of having yet another promising thing blow up in my face, and it's just left me in a state of limbo. I'm having regular anxiety attacks, and can't seem to choose without experiencing immediate pangs of regret. Do you guys have any tips on clearing one's head?