re: Wanting To Give Up and let the Coronavirus Defeat Me

Get a dog. Seriously, that could make a world of difference. I could give you advice, but others far more eloquent and wise have already done so. Here:

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.[3]

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I'm 35 now and the Coronavirus has exposed me for the sad man I really am. While others at least have family, spouses, kids, heck even pets, to be with during this crisis, I am all alone.

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I can help you but I'm going to need 6-8 months of your devotion

Kids are dying from cancer everyday. You don’t have it that bad bro, it can always be worse.

you'll live. remember how you felt when you made that post when the sun rises and corona is over. you have decades ahead of you to make the changes necessary to become who you really are, someone the world needs. sometimes people need a crisis to shake them up and remind them what we're here on this earth for (not trying to preach but it's to be servants of christ).

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While others at least have family, spouses, kids, heck even pets, to be with during this crisis, I am all alone.

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Well... you can still get a pet, right?

Look at this as a blessing. It’s given you time to slow down and reflect. Now you can do something about it.

Put down the news and social media. Call your parents and others you pushed away and rekindle the relationships. Go for daily walks in the sunshine. Do high volume body weight exercises. Read books and pickup things you’ve always put off.

For me, I’m finishing my bible in a year app. I’m at day 292/365. Additionally, I’m using these next 30 days radically change my diet and find some challenging home workouts.

You have purpose, you just haven’t found it, and that’s ok. Now you have the motivation and introspection to move forward. Now is the time, now is your chance!

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While others at least have family, spouses, kids, heck even pets, to be with during this crisis, I am all alone.

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You need to man up and get a dog, it’s a start. Everyday is a new day, get out there, buy a puppy, and you’ll wake up tomorrow a dog owner. It takes action and you seem still, take a risk and find out what life is like, but just know it’ll shite on your floor from time to time.

Listen dude

A shite ton of people have been where you are only to wake up 3 years later married with a kid on the way wondering WTF happened.

Stuff comes at you fast - good, bad and indifferent. You don’t know what’s around the corner and you’re living in extremely interesting times. Be ready and use whatever opportunity this saga provides you to take a step closer to whoever you want to be before all those things happen to you.

No, frick that, I'm going to keep kicking arse and live my life.