[pirilin]

I have never felt envy before 65.

You feel like you can do anything before retirement.
Then reality sinks in. I have missed the boat.

Too much drama. It's way shorter now.

Have you ever felt envy?. And from whom?.
Business person, doctor, athlete, priests?.

[1278]

I feel that envy too, envy of my peers, moving on to becoming successful doctors and me being stuck at home trying to get better. I know I'm only 22 but its like my world is crashing around me, I rely so much on stability of University and a degree, it was drilled into me by my parents and not for no reason, the unemployment and corruption in my country is horrendous. I feel like my illness has taken so much away in these past 2 years and has forever changed my future that I will never fully recover from its impact. I feel that I have failed to live up to my full potential

[pirilin]

Originally Posted by 1278

I feel that envy too, envy of my peers, moving on to becoming successful doctors and me being stuck at home trying to get better. I know I'm only 22 but its like my world is crashing around me, I rely so much on stability of University and a degree, it was drilled into me by my parents and not for no reason, the unemployment and corruption in my country is horrendous. I feel like my illness has taken so much away in these past 2 years and has forever changed my future that I will never fully recover from its impact. I feel that I have failed to live up to my full potential

You can't lose hope at 22. The best years are ahead of you.
We have very different situation. You're starting. I'm finishing.
You have not lived enough yet to know if you will fail. Wanna trade?? Hahaha.

[1278]

Originally Posted by pirilin

You can't lose hope at 22. The best years are ahead of you.
We have very different situation. You're starting. I'm finishing.
You have not lived enough yet to know if you will fail. Wanna trade?? Hahaha.

But I've suffered in silence since age 5/6, so I feel old in the game hahaha. Maybe I can give you a few years? 10-20?

[Ocean Swimmer]

I'm in my mid 50's.
I envy anyone that has energy. I lay in bed or on the couch.
In USA too. Only force myself to swim and care for pets. Eat and shower.
I want the energy to plan the new floor upstairs. And a zillion other projects. I can't get the enthusiasm up.