On the outside, my life looked pretty normal. I was in college, had a decent job at a bank, and rented a nice big house with my roommate who was also my best friend. Inside, however, I was plagued with anxiety and depression.

I miss the forgiveness of youth. Back then, society approved you just for going to school or holding any kind of job at all. Years later, in your 30's and 40's, you feel more of a societal pressure to be a "success" and raise a family, have a great job, always drive a new car, and vacation like a celebrity every year.

It all just feels like such a hassle. If life is a roller coaster, I just want the ride to stop already.