I'm aging and feel like I'm missing somethng great.
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pre-feminism types.\n\nA woman who will bond with a man.\nA woman who doesn't believe she can have a husband and still keep her shields.\nA woman.  You know, like they used to make 'em and don't anymore.
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The symptoms differ.  Some are- apathy, tiredness, inability to concentrate, that empty feeling inside, lack of feelings or emotions...\n\nIt sounds like situational depression, and for that you need to change your situation.  Medication is probably not the answer (at this time).  It is normal to feel depressed when you just lost a job that you had for that many years-.  After that many years, I'm sure the job had begun to define you.  And you now feel lost without it.\n\nYou need to get involved in something- whether you feel like it or not.  I'm sure you've been looking for another job (though if you worked that long you're probably old enough to retire if you wanted to).  Exercise is very helpful- it builds endorphins (chemicals in the brain that fight depression).  It might help you a lot to do volunteer work until you find the right job.  It can help you feel good- helping others and being useful.  A hobby might make a difference if there's something you enjoy that you can afford.  And of course, eat right and get enough sleep- they're very important to all aspects of your health including mental health.
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maybe you have some stress in your life that is causing you to unconsciously feel like you need to fall back on your old crutch.  Good luck.
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I would never advocate that age should be used to determine how one should feel old or young. I do not feel old, though via age many might say "I am getting older... I am 30+ and I still do activities any young person would, I enjoy dancing, I play video games...I run up and down the stair case...And hopefully I will keep on doing this till I pass on to the great beyond...
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As I get older I find that I tend to feel disappointed about all the missed opportunities in my life due to my lack of self confidence in some cases and due to my lack of self motivation in others.\nbitter and blameful no because i'm honest enough with myself to say that my failures are my own and now I have to suck it up and deal with my regrets and try to learn from not be destroyed by them
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i feel sucessful when i am at peace with the situation im going thru.
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sometimes i feel like i peaked a while ago, but then something or someone comes along to set me on the right path
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I feel that way all the time. I don't think I'm a big fan of change, and I find myself wishing I had done things differently, spent more time with different people and so on and so forth. \n\nMaybe you should look up your friends and give them a call to simply say "Hey, I'm alive, what's up?" :)
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You're still young, don't feel left behind because there are 30 year olds probably not as together as you are @ 21 . Maybe you did have to work and maybe you weren't "living" the way you think somebody your age should have ,but you were working and doing what you had to do for your future. So don't feel bad about it. You seem like you have your head on straight being that you are working and about to start school, so don't worry about what everyone else is doing believe me you didn't miss anything.
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i really miss my grandma and grandpa they passed away.
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I'm 28 and I feel 28 - it's all good!
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What you are feeling is perfectly normal for a person of your age. There would be something a little wrong if you didn't feel that way. The time will come soon enough. finish school, or you will have a lifetime of regrets over leaving now. You have no idea how lucky you are. I wish I had that kind of set up when I was your age. some of us run out of the house years too early for reasons of our own.\n\nI think you need a wild vacation, but a safe one. You will come back with a new perspective. Treat yourself to something different.
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Sounds like you are having typical thoughts for somebody your age where you realize that you are not going to live forever and wonder if you have wasted your life. You see that the time you have left is getting shorter and there is so much you would still like to do.\n\nSometimes when we get older, we have to realize that it is probably too late to do anything earth shattering or to undo the things we regret. Still you are young enough to put your energies into helping those around you and shining where you are.
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I wouldn't feel that way ... I'm 26 with no kids .... so I have spent my youth doing what I want ... if adn when I do have kids ... I think I'm prepared to concentrate on them and their mommy
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no but wan i feel like
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My husband is 17 years older that me. I feel perfectly comfortable. never could date young guys ( my age or a little older then me) - I used to feel more mature and lose interest, get bored.
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If you are a good person and areal friend dont worry about anything you cant be friends with everyone. The saying is true the older you get the less friends you have because you cant have time for everyone also you can not have things in common with everyone. I am 32 now and I remember your age it was so hard you feel depresessed alot. Think about the good things about your self the things you like and focus on those things and be confident. Good Luck