Thinking of moving back home...

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So I graduated from college a few months ago, and I can tell you it's been no party since then. I haven't been able to find a job, my girlfriend and I recently broke up, I've started having serious anxiety issues leading me to break down crying over the simplest thing, and lately I've been looking at knives in a way that I KNOW is not healthy and it's really freaking me out. I live in Minnesota right now and I'm thinking of moving back home to stay with my family in Illinois.

My uncle said he'd be able to hook me up with a job for the summer. It's not much, but it could be a stepping stone to something better. It'd certainly give me time to get samples together for submissions (I'm a comic artist/illustrator/graphic artist) and would let me ride out the recession until more or better jobs open up. I'd have to stay with my parents for a bit, but it wouldn't be permanent and I'd move out first chance I get. I'd certainly be able to save what little money I have left, maybe have enough to buy a car or some extra equipment I need. Being amongst my old family and friends would certainly help with my recent depression.

The problem is...I'm trying to convince myself this isn't a step backward, or that I'm giving up. One of the reasons my girlfriend and I split was because she felt I was un-motivated and she was frustrated that I haven't found a job yet, even though I feel I was trying the best I could. Basically I'm trying to convince myself I'm not a loser by deciding to move back home for now.

I wouldn't see it as a step backwards. You sound a bit under the water and you might have a better chance to find your balance amongst supportive people that accept you for who you are.

Since you're fresh out of college any work experience will help, so I would take the job your uncle is offering and see how things go from there. It might just be the break you need.

Good luck

im staying in the spare room in my moms house until the end of the month. i wouldnt worry about it, theres nothing wrong with it. especially since its temporary