Hi there, Let me first advise you first that I believe nothing, absolutely nothing, is genetic when it comes to personality and behavior. This premise, which is based on years of researching research, has brought me more accelerated success in healing patients than beliefs that our behaviors are partially genetically caused. Also the so-called evidence for inborn traits turns out to dissolve under scrutiny. So, given that, your childhood steered you to fantasy over reality, it sounds like you were on your own a lot but somehow were steered to believe that you were inherently successful, possibly because your family was successful but there was little coaching for you. Somehow you came to believe success was a given, when it must be earned. I had my own mental health issues, and I, and many others, pushed through having a late start. I got my doctorate at 60. I have older interns now. So, first figure out what career you are willing to work toward, whether a fast track sort of achievement like learning to be an x-ray technician, or are you willing to go back to school? I have students who have to teach themselves from first grade forward by ordering handbooks books online that they blow through. I have witnessed a high school drop out make it through graduate school. You are literate, but could be more precise in your grammar and punctuation. So, decide what you want and are willing to do, even if you have to go backwards to qualify before moving forward. The more you validly know, the more you will believe in yourself and get out of the self-defeating pattern. Take your future seriously, choose, make a plan, and go to work. Your self-worth and momentum will rise with your achievements. Besides, at 22, you have a head start with your self-awareness. Just start.