How do i stop

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making a list of your goals is a good start.
Now, how do you plan to get them?

Since you have a computer, I suggest that right now you Google the "Yes, But" game which may give you some insight to asking for help and then rejecting it with "Yes but".

Until you understand why you keep doing this, the chance of any change is unlikely and worst case is you will be asking the same question in 10 years time.

Yes but functions as a barricade to making any change to your life and it is called "the path of least resistance" (ie requires no effort from you). However it drives others away, because they tire of the broken record of yes but as a substitute for action, they can see that and then avoid you. You don't want that, because it will add even greater isolation for you.

The path of least resistance is the most costly one in the long term, because it leads nowhere at all, so resolve to give it up asap so that you can start changes. You will need support to do this on a one to one basis from a trained counsellor or therapist. I see no way that you could transform this on your own, your level of circular thinking is too entrenched.

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Thank you, B19. I know about the "yes, but..." phenomenon but have not seen it expressed so well.
OP, this is good information, as are the other suggestions here.

You look for someone who can help you deal with low esteem issues, and working on how you think as opposed to what you think. (Again with the CBT, Penguin?)

Maybe get a camera that is ruggedized.

Put the camera you have now in a bag with some rice, see if it'll dry out.

it wont

I think CBT can work wonders for people who are motivated—who really don’t want to break things.

Yeah but how long does it take. I feel embarrassed

Oh yeah doc im breaking things because Im jealous that i can't drive, don't have a girlfriend, don't go to UNI, don't have a job

Well in all honesty, you aren't going to get a girlfriend by behaving like this are you?
How about sort out your own behavioural problems then a girl will want to be your girlfriend?

If you can't control yourself you aren't going to be a good driver or student either are you? And no one will want to hire you if you cant control your frustration and break stuff will they?

So go to the doctor and explain your problems and they'll put you in counselling.
But you actually have to WANT to stop doing it by yourself. Rather than wanting someone to be your girlfriend so you don't feel like breaking stuff.

of course i want to change myself. I hate feeling the way I have. I am motivated to change

Echoing some others:
1. it's a good thing (for her) there is no woman in your life right now
2. you have bigger issues to sort out first

Yes I know I do and I do want to sort those problems out

I feel a bit silly now actually. because i want a job and i keep ruling out fast food even though it might actually help me get a distinction in my course because it will help if i work in a food and drink environment!!

thank you for everyones advice

I'm echoing a lot of people but repetition helps so... Look into anger management and impulse control courses. Talk to a doctor. Consider medications. Find a therapist. Get some hobbies you enjoy and work on making you the best you that you can be.

Notice none of that involves a girl or a job, just you, yourself and you, but all of that has a very good chance of helping you succeed with both topics. It's not about what's outside you. Both women and employers look for a certain amount of stability and people who are comfortable in themselves. Your goal needs to be to get to that point. If you get to that point you will find that you no longer feel like everything is against you because you will be on your own side.

Yeah that's true, i actually agree with that