Should I just give up on my dreams?

Question

I am an aspiring actress/singer, I know FOR SURE that is want I want to do for the rest of my life. I kind of have the support from my parents, but my younger sister DEFINITELY thinks that I can do it. She really inspires me to keep going, but I don't know how much longer I can do it. It has made me so depressed only at night [the thought that I won't be able to suceed]. It has gotten to the point of me coming on answers.yahoo and looking at people who have suceeded in their dreams, and I cry myself to sleep. I really want to keep believing that I can, but I have this little voice in my head that says it will never happen. I am trying so hard for my dreams to come true, I research, study, and do everything I can to get closer, but it's so hard.

So, should I just give up?

I need inspiration from the answer-ers please. And anyone that has had their dreams come true, tell me your story, please!

:D Thanks!

Answer 1

Dont give up on your dream/s. If you have found something that brings you pleasure such as acting, get yourself a back-up plan (something else you could enjoy as a career), but dont just quit. Dont start with Holliwood stardom as the only way to succeed. Start with local drama clubs or for singing perhaps a local choir as a stepping stone.

As for crying yourself to sleep, i suppose once in a while we all do that, but i wonder if you have a treatable type of depression that if sorted out will give you a better chance at any goal you choose.

Answer 2

I am still working on my dream, and it's not easy.  To quote an unknown Jazz Musician, "When the going gets tough, that's a sign for you to keep charging!"

Good luck with your career and never give up!

Answer 3

Hello!!. I too aspire of becoming somthing and i too have a dream. Never stop dreaming .U will be what u want to .Believe in God and urself.I would love to see u singing and performing. To feel good why don't u read some of the inspiring stories of great personalities. They'll surely make u more confident.Talk about this to ur adults and always try to take good decision.Goodluck.