19, Starving and Desperate - HELP ME TURN THIS AROUND
TL;DR: I’m a 19-year-old in a tough situation, struggling with finances, health, and mental stress. I need immediate help, whether it’s career guidance, financial assistance, or a second-hand laptop. I'll pay back every cent. Please help if you can.
HELP ME TURN THIS AROUND
Imagine being 19, no parents, no support, and stuck in a dead-end job just to survive. You work hard, but the money barely covers food and transport. Everyone else your age is out living life while you’re struggling just to get by. You’ve tried everything to make money online, but nothing’s worked. Now, I’ve had to quit my job, and I’m left with nothing. I’m desperate for help.
I’m writing this post feeling absolutely broken. It’s hard to ask, but I’ve got no choice. The toll of starvation and stress has taken everything from me. I never thought I’d have to say this, but here I am.
My Current Situation:
Financial Struggles:
I’m in deep financial trouble. I owe 5,000 INR for two months of rent(which I have to pay, my landlord was kind enough to wait for 2 months,and I’ve borrowed 2,000 INR from friends just to survive. I’m stuck and have no idea where to turn next. I’ve been trying to find offline jobs, but no help, I’m planning to go out and search for any job I can find today, but even if I do secure a job, I still don’t have enough money for daily food or transportation to get there.
Health Issues:
Physically, I’m struggling. For the past two months, my daily routine has been eating barely anything—one poha, one vada pav, or one khichdi in a day. There were even days when I couldn’t eat at all. I would wake up late, often around 2 to 3 p.m., and would be too weak to do much. I’d stay up late until 4 or 5 a.m., researching best ways to earn money, graphic design vids ,side hustles and remote jobs , overwhelmed by hunger. When I did feel hungry, I’d go out and eat something, but it was barely enough. It’s hard to describe, but I’d only get about 300 calories a day—just enough to survive, but it wasn’t even enough to feel full. My body is weak, and I’m constantly drained. I’m not eating enough, and the lack of proper nutrition is starting to take a bigger toll on me.
- Mental Health:
Mentally, I’m drained. The pressure is overwhelming, and I feel like I’m running out of time. "I think about the future constantly", and it’s hard to keep going when everything feels like a dead end. The hunger and stress are consuming me, and I don’t know how much longer I can keep it together.
What I Need:
Financial Assistance:
I need urgent financial help to pay off my rent and cover basic living expenses. Even 10-15k would help.If anyone can spare anything, even small donations, it would mean the world to me right now.
Money or Financial Guidance:
I need help with financial guidance. If anyone has knowledge about how I can get back on track, whether through remote work, freelancing, or financial planning, please help me out. I need to know how I can start generating income online or any tips on handling my financial crisis.
Laptop Assistance:
I also need a second-hand laptop to get online work started. I will pay every cent back. I just need something to help me get back on my feet.
I can’t believe I’m asking for this, but I’ve reached a point where I have no choice. If you can offer anything, I would be forever grateful.
Final Words:
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"THIS IS WHAT I THINK IS THE RIGHT MOVE, BUT I NEED YOUR GUIDANCE."
"I had to prioritize survival, which meant putting my education on hold."
[Private colleges have always been out of my financial reach, and while academic backup is important for long-term stability, I can’t solely rely on college placements. I understand the value of a college degree, but I’m looking at more practical options to secure my future.
As I’ve considered my options, I realized I need to focus on acing exams like JEE to open better opportunities, but to do that, I need time and focus—something that’s hard to come by when you're constantly working to make ends meet.
After wasting valuable time, I’ve decided to repeat my 12th in 2025. I'm thinking of switching to NCERT to give myself the best chance. But here’s the problem: I need financial stability to afford my studies and coaching.
I’m exploring ways to make money online that can cover my monthly expenses and help fund my education, but I’m still figuring out how to balance both.
How can I get started with online income? Is it even possible to succeed without expensive coaching? I need guidance on learning skills that will not only help me survive financially but also set me up for long-term success. ]
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I’m trying to keep moving, but every day feels harder than the last. If there’s any way you can help, whether with financial support, advice, or a laptop, please reach out. This is my last chance, and I’m holding on with everything I’ve got.
(I think I should crash now. I’ll respond as soon as I wake up. I’m feeling hopeful, especially with all the support I've been receiving from Reddit. I’m grateful for everything and just wanted to let you know in case I don’t reply right away.)
EDIT II :
Thank you to everyone who supported me—your kindness has been overwhelming. I’ve received enough help to address my immediate needs for the previous rent, and my first priority is now my health. and I will definitely be paying back in anyway possible.
For those who doubt my story, I respect your perspective, but everything I shared is true. To everyone who helped, I’m deeply grateful.
What I truly seek now is not money, but long-term guidance and financial advice to rebuild my life. Your kindness has been a lifeline, and I’m deeply grateful—I hope to pay it forward one day.
[You can help in any possible way, like if you are earning through freelancing or any kind of side hustle or remote job online that will be a temporary relief for me if you share your expertise with me in that field so I can just focus on that and have a steady income flow that will be much more beneficial for me , then I could finally focus on my studies]
GOD BLESS THOSE 4 KIND SOULS WHO HELPED ME 💖
EDIT II :
Important Note
[Currently, my immediate needs are fulfilled, and I’m set for almost the next three months. Thanks for considering me.]