Birthday blues

It takes some time to catch up, but it can hard too. Talk to someone about and see what they say. It might help you figure out what’s the next step is.

your feelings are m quite understandable, and i totally empathize with the sense of being out of sync with time. it’s like we were all thrown into this surreal time loop during covid, and getting back on track feels like mission impossible😕; it’s rough accepting how to start afresh when everything feels way off balance. i’ve been there—thinking about how everyone else seems miles ahead while i'm still figuring things out.

it feels like catching up is just an endless uphill battle, you know? many of us are in the same boat, grappling with similar issues from the pandemic's fallout, and questioning if things will ever go back to "normal." for me, that meant constantly questioning what i should be doing differently as the years just slipped away. life's pace changed entirely, and honestly, finding yourself again after all this chaos sometimes feels like chasing shadows. getting to that point of happiness? it's easier said than done, and doesn’t just click into place magically. it's essential to remember, though, that it’s okay to feel lost and unsure; life's a long journey, and we're bound to stumble along the way.

wow, i totally get where you're coming from; it feels like the whole world hit pause when covid happened, right? i’ve had those same thoughts, like my life's been on hold and everyone else somehow found the fast forward button. when you say you feel like you're still 17, it hits home. it’s like that line from ferris bueller’s day off - "life moves pretty fast; if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." except, we were kinda forced to stop, and now it feels like catching up is impossible.

honestly, figuring out how to live again after all that’s happened is a massive puzzle. from where i stand, it seems like a lot of folks are faking it till they make it, trying to find their groove again. i think it’s okay to move at your own pace, but man, it sure doesn’t feel that way sometimes. the pressure to get back to "normal" is real, but what even is normal now? i guess the key is to find new ways to be happy and not worry too much about some imaginary timeline everybody else seems to be on. getting it all back together might take a while, but hey, step by step, right?

i must respectfully disagree with your perspective; while you perceive your life as having paused at 17, the passage of time is an inevitable constant that continues irrespective of external circumstances it's crucial to recognize that life did not halt due to the pandemic and many have navigated these challenges to acquire new competencies and overcome obstacles. the notion of "catching up" to others is an elusive construct often grounded more in societal expectations rather than personal achievement 🤔 my doubt lies in the belief that happiness is unattainable amidst adversity yet opportunities for fulfillment exist within everyday experiences. despite current sentiments the interminable progression of time cannot be disregarded.

dude, I feel you. When I started middle school, my life went on fast forward and I could do nothing except beg it to slow down, to wait for me. Half the time, I don't remember what happened yesterday it all went by so fast. What you gotta do is enjoy every moment. If your life is on fast forward like mine, and some part of you is still stuck being 17, try to focus on every moment of your day. Savor every moment for what it is. And at the end of each day, run through it in your head. Write in a journal or diary everything that happened that day while it's still fresh in your mind. And don't worry, you're not the only one going through this age pause! I still feel like the 10 year old I was when Covid started. Don't let it get you down!