I feel so helpless in my life right now I just want to cry...HELP?

Question

I've been thinking about what I want to do with my life.

I'm a 22 yr old guy and overweight. I don't want to be the job that I'm at right now. I want to be an actor! I want it so badly.

I don't even have any experience but I want it. I don't have a mentor. I don't have any friends. I don't have enough saved up to go to school.

I just want somebody to help me. I don't know were to start.

I don't ever find myself crying but I can't stop. I feel trapped.

I'm A 22 year old guy in Melbourne. About an hour ago, out of no-were I had to leave my desk to go to the bathroom and just cry.

I just want help. A friend, a mentor, anyone.

Answer 1

Being overweight is the thing that is making you loose confidence on yourself. Try losing some weight, go to a gym and just do it.

And about your dream of becoming an actor.. well as they say"where there is a will there is a way"..

for now you say that you dont have financial back up, then try doing your job for a few months, do some other money earning works along with it, keep yourself busy with things.

when you get enough money, go to some film industry and join in.. learn acting by watching people around you, try being them, bcoz that is what action means..

first of all, just say to yourself "I am just 22, I have 78 years of life ahead of me. Thats a lot of time to do anything and to achieve anything."

and if you really think that you can be the best actor, no one in this whole world will be able to prevent you from being that...

I really hope to see you on the screen someday...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

hahah..dear..ur problem is nothing..u jus need to work for ur fitness..n 've to learn the communication skills tht actors have..watch thier interviews.try to act like an actor..against ur mirror..or take a video of ursef acting..n always think..u can act better than the others..jus dream..n make a strategy..dream big...who knows u may be the next super star..always believe in urself..read books..if u r knowledgable..u'll never feel down..or ignored..work on ur looks too..m tellin..u can do nethin u dream..bye..n change urself from now..be confident..n picturise urself..winning the best actor's award or nethin..tht u wish..visualising dreams can be very effective..

Answer 4

I think the best approach for becoming an actor is to enter into it like a business. If you understand general business concepts, you can do anything. Consider making an independent film and perhaps even distributing it by yourself and making contacts. Remember, even the most successful people in the world started small.

Answer 5

so you want to be an actor eh?then why on earth are you just sitting in you desk wondering why you are over weight.get up and go to some auditions.brush up the actor side of you.its time you got on track and left some old stuff behind.crying wont help.trust me.i used to be like that.but the fact is use your emotions to bring out your true self.the true actor.start off by auditioning for small parts or may be backup actors(its hard but many of the great people or actors started of really small).once you have your place start off your career by calling yourself a professional actor.don't care what your friends or family think of your bizarre attraction towards acting.22 years is a pretty good start towards acting.you seem like you have all the stuff needed to be an actor so just go out there and work on it.and about your present job,don't quit all of a sudden you might want to have a back up plan.what you really need is motivation and lots of it.try Reading some self help books.and i case you are too busy,try listening to lots of songs.and on one fine day if you turn out to be a great actor don't forget this unknown friend.good luck!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Hi,

Try to love yourself. Try to accept the real life. Life will become beautifull when you do ur best, with what is there in ur hand. Try to initiator to help people, ask how r u to your neighbour, collegues, ur parents and siblings,

   NEVER , NEVER , NEVER , NEVER ,NEVER get into self-pity,

                           Some times , in life u shoud stop thinking of ourself, and start taking care of others.  

Answer 7

No matter what your weight is, there is always parts for all kinds of people on t.v. or movies and commercials.

I have been in all three, and there is always a mixed bag.

First you have to find yourself an agent, that deals with t.v. movies and/or commercials.  Sometimes, they just deal with one industry, like t.v.    Secondly, get a head shot done, a head and shoulders picture of yourself.

You dont have to pay too much money, just ask around.

An Agent will have names and phone numbers of good photographers.   Then write a resume'.  It doesn't matter if you have no experience, you can start off as an extra, who earns good money at the busy times.

Tell your age, heighth, weight, color hair etc. etc.

Then, whilst the Agent is working for you, take acting lessons.   Ask the Agent again for names and they will give you a list.    As you know from movies and t.v. anybody and everyone has the same opportunity these days.  It sounds like you are hot happy with your weight, sooooooooooo  do something about it.  Sign up for class at your community centre.  If you ask for information as to which classes would suit.you, they will advise you.   There - see-  you are on your way to fulfilling your dream.   Have faith in yourself, and if Acting is your dream, work towards it.  Nothing can stop you if you are determined.  And nothing SHOULD stop you.  I am 77, have only been working in T>V> movies and commercials, for the past 10 years.  I am grey haired, yet I get good work, often.   Have pride in yourself, and if you havn't got it right now, then work towards it.  Eat 5 small meals a day, get some excercise, walking is the best, get an agent, a head shot, and you are on your way.  Good luck/  Don't forget, change your thinking change your life.  If there is anything else that I can do to assist you, by connecting with you, just e-mail me through answers.

Answer 8

I am so jealous

I wish I could be an overwieght 22 year old.

You have enough time to do anything you want.  Lose the weight, learn to act, find a mentor, love life.

Good luck

Answer 9

You are in a good position. Call on Jesus. email me.  Listen to Alexander Scourby by Yahoo searching his name with searchable online bible  .