Helplessness can become a habit. Some people get so familiar and comfortable being in and doing helplessness that no matter what opportunity, reward or support presents itself, they still don't try. We can feel at times that the world is on our shoulders, life is just too much, so what's the point? The point is definitely not to stay there, I mean if you can't see the point from there, then get up and get out of it so you can! By trying these suggestions to move forward.