Hi All,

I’m a 24/year old male who has stayed out of trouble my entire life. I’ve constantly went out of my way to help others in a lot of different ways. I know that sounds self-conceded in writing, but I try to stay as humble as possible in person.

I feel like I’m constantly giving to others and getting no appreciation in return. I know the idea is to give without getting anything in return, but when you are constantly giving and nobody stops to show appreciation, you start to wonder what it’s all for.

I work a job where I stay long after hours to make my boss and coworkers happy. I move to a new city to make my S/O happy. I constantly check on my friends to make sure they’re okay but get nothing in return.

My mental health is okay despite suffering from Chronic Anxiety (and pretty sure I have undiagnosed OCD) so that’s not an issue. More just coming for advice - how to I get others to appreciate the extra work I’m putting in everywhere in my life?