I agree on the therapist. Some are better than others, plan to try a few before settling on one.
The other thing I’d suggest is begin exercising regularly. Jogging is great because it only requires shoes, and you can do it almost anywhere. It’s something you can do for yourself that will definitely make you better off in the long run. You can tell yourself: “even if all my other plans fall through, if I keep up this exercise, I will be better off in a year than I am now.”
Regarding the wife and kids and career angle, speaking as someone who has all that, keep in mind that they open some doors but close others. I can’t hike the pacific crest trail, or sail around the world. Honestly, it’s really hard for me to get away for a few days to do something exclusively for myself, and if I do I feel guilty about it. If the wife and kids don’t happen for you, keep in mind that that also yields a freedom to explore alternatives which will not be possible if they do.
The other thing I’d suggest is begin exercising regularly. Jogging is great because it only requires shoes, and you can do it almost anywhere. It’s something you can do for yourself that will definitely make you better off in the long run. You can tell yourself: “even if all my other plans fall through, if I keep up this exercise, I will be better off in a year than I am now.”
Regarding the wife and kids and career angle, speaking as someone who has all that, keep in mind that they open some doors but close others. I can’t hike the pacific crest trail, or sail around the world. Honestly, it’s really hard for me to get away for a few days to do something exclusively for myself, and if I do I feel guilty about it. If the wife and kids don’t happen for you, keep in mind that that also yields a freedom to explore alternatives which will not be possible if they do.