u/Mayurakshi_

Hi everyone,

I’ve been into manifestation for a long time and I feel really confused and honestly exhausted.

I’ve tried almost everything—scripting, 369 method, affirmations, visualization, whisper technique, subliminals… but I don’t see results. The only time I feel like it worked was in 2023 when I manifested scoring 90% in an exam. After that, nothing—whether it’s relationships, money, or even personal goals.

I also struggle with consistency. I try a method for a few days, don’t see results, and stop—especially when I see people saying they manifested things in 1–2 days.

For context, I’m 20 and from West Bengal, India. I was raised by my grandparents (mainly grandma - my mom's maternal aunt) after my parents separated—my mom left me with them when I was young. They did provide for me, but growing up has been very restrictive and emotionally difficult. I’ve often been taunted for being a “burden” or for the money spent on me, which has affected me a lot.

I’ve barely been allowed to go anywhere alone. Even for tuition, my grandma would wait outside even for 6 hours. I’ve never really traveled, never gone out independently, and even small things turn into arguments. Even now, if I’m 5 minutes late from college, I get constant calls and questions, and any plan outside my routine usually gets cancelled.

I did well academically but I wasn’t allowed to leave for a better college, so I stayed nearby. I’m now in my third year and deeply regret it. I’ve missed opportunities like internships and interviews because I wasn’t allowed to go. Even college events or industrial visits are a “no.” For example, there was a concert in my college recently and I didn’t even ask to go because I knew the answer. When I mentioned going next year, I was told that she (my grandma) would come along with me—which I understand, but I also want to experience things on my own.

The hardest part is that I have worked on myself. I used to have no courage, and now I can speak up—but my situation hasn’t changed.

At this point, I don’t even want anything big. I just want some independence—at least enough support to go for interviews, learn how to navigate on my own, and build a career. I don’t want to run away blindly either, because I genuinely have almost no real-world exposure and feel like I’d get lost.

So my question is: Does manifestation actually work in situations like this?

Or am I doing something wrong?

And if not manifestation—what realistically works when you feel completely stuck and controlled like this?

I’m honestly just tired and need something that works.