Fear of money
The story
soo, i never thought i'd feel this way, but having all this money is kinda terrifying. i'm only 22, and yeah, my family's got a lot of dough. like 'i could never work and still be fine' kind of money. sounds great right? but honestly, it just freaks me out man... living life on easy street ain't as simple as people think. you know how in movies where the rich kid's struggling with finding purpose? that's me...
i guess the comfort should make everything easier or whatever, but it feels like a noose sometimes rather than freedom. everyone's saying that i've got it made: just chill and live your best life! sounds cool until you just don't know what 'your best' even means anymore... there's a pressure to do something big cause anything less seems wasteful or disappointing to everybody around.
then there's this guilt, too. like why should i deserve all this when others are hustling day n night for pennies? my folks act like it's normal but having so much...makes me constantly second-guess every choice. can't even figure what 'working' means for someone who technically doesn't need to ever clock in...
is it possible that money can headlock your spirit instead of lifting you up? maybe i'll figure it out one day... meantime i'm feeling stuck in a gilded cage nobody warned you about growing up with privilege hanging over your head.
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You feel guilty for having a lot of money. Feeling guilty or shame is the most useless feeling in the world. Stop feeling guilty; it will create feelings of doubt, insecurity, low self esteem. Enjoy what is given to you. Use it wisely. You are not other people. See it as a blessing. The fact you feel bad about it shows you are a good guy! But stop the Guilty feelings.
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Man, I feel you on this. People think money solves everything, but it's like being handed a puzzle with no picture. You're not alone in that boat of feeling guilty about privilege; it's hard to shake off that constant doubt about whether your achievements are genuine or just the result of financial safety nets. Maybe try focusing on passions independent of wealth. I've seen friends find purpose through volunteering or creative outlets, areas where the value isn't tied to cash flow. It's okay not to have it all figured out yet! At 22, you're already questioning things most people don't even consider until much later. Life's confusing at every tier...