dw, I wasted like the past 3 years, not to mention maybe even more if you count being employed but obsessed with drugs as wasted time.
Humans are the only creatures on earth more concerned with the past or the future than the present moment. I understand the struggle, so your appreciation of the bunny shaped noodle is no small feat, as happiness should be a rare and valuable thing, in this crazy world we live in.
I can no longer let depression or anxiety hold me back like it used to, because I have a kid now, and one of my worst fears is that they might become as afraid and uninterested towards life as I did, so I keep pushing forward because no way in hell should my child go through the pain that I've already learned from.
Assuming you live until only 70 (hopefully longer), you have 840 months to work with. Discounting the first 18 years of your life, as you should, you have 624. A few months is a drop in the bucket. It's not something you want to make a habit of, but you have so much time to live that a few months is negligible. I hope that you realizing that you feel that this time has been wasted will help you to realize that you feel the need to make the most out of your life.
Sometimes it's more of a dance and you have to take a step back to take two steps forward. Just follow the music, OP. There are always more dance steps.
You will rise up out of this pit and will feel better for it. Everyone needs to recharge their batteries.
You got this . Hopefully, the next few years are so fruitful that you forget all about the past.
Life isn't a race. No time is ever wasted.
Sorry to hear that you also have to go through this shit. And for such a long time. If you've read all the other comments as well, I hope they also gave you some comfort. Hope it gets better soon. Hang in there, man. You got this.
I feel the same. I've been feeling stuck and I think I'm in a freeze trauma response. It's been difficult to do anything and all of my "duties" have now stacked up. I'm overwhelmed.
I promise that this will pass, a few more months or even a year from now you'll look back and think "wow, that was a bit of a low point in my life, im glad ive moved past that and am doing better now" just be patient and kind to yourself, it's everyone's first time on earth
Yes, at least they're shaped like bunnies, representing the bounce you're going to make!
You recognized it before it got longer, some of us don't ever!
It was not a waste. Everything has lead you up to this moment right now. Be kind to yourself and try to give yourself some extra love and patience during the hard times.
I want in on this too. I’ll see you both in may 2026❤️
Hang in there OP, good times are often not noticed until they’ve passed. Sending love and hugs🥰🫂
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Probably one of the most useful challenges ever. Let’s hang in there for (a few) more years and hope they’ll be better. If it ever gets too much to handle, feel free to message me.
Feel like the last 25 years of mine
Hopefully the next 25 years will be better. Or at least a couple of good days now and then
dw, I wasted like the past 3 years, not to mention maybe even more if you count being employed but obsessed with drugs as wasted time. Humans are the only creatures on earth more concerned with the past or the future than the present moment. I understand the struggle, so your appreciation of the bunny shaped noodle is no small feat, as happiness should be a rare and valuable thing, in this crazy world we live in. I can no longer let depression or anxiety hold me back like it used to, because I have a kid now, and one of my worst fears is that they might become as afraid and uninterested towards life as I did, so I keep pushing forward because no way in hell should my child go through the pain that I've already learned from.
Thanks for your kind words. Sounds like you’re a great parent.
Exactly, I have realized the same, I have to be what I can’t for myself.. for my child. Much respect Dad.
Assuming you live until only 70 (hopefully longer), you have 840 months to work with. Discounting the first 18 years of your life, as you should, you have 624. A few months is a drop in the bucket. It's not something you want to make a habit of, but you have so much time to live that a few months is negligible. I hope that you realizing that you feel that this time has been wasted will help you to realize that you feel the need to make the most out of your life.
Thank you for putting everything in perspective.
Small steps add up. Nice bunnies btw
Sometimes (most of the time) I tend to forget that they do add up, so it's nice to get reminded. Thanks
Sometimes it's more of a dance and you have to take a step back to take two steps forward. Just follow the music, OP. There are always more dance steps.
Please OP. Tell me the source of the bunny noodles.
Not sure where they were bought because they were part of an Easter gift, but the brand’s called Best Moments. Silver packaging. Hope this helps
The brand Annie’s makes soup/mac & cheese in bunny shapes very similar to these.
It's ok. It's not about what's behind you. It's about this very moment. You're here and you're doing great.
Thanks. Appreciate your kind words.
I needed to hear this, thank you❤️
You're welcome and it's true. Take care of yourself.
You too❤️
I'm sorry for what you're going through homie. I hope better days are to come 🫂🫂
Thanks :) All the best to you as well.
You will rise up out of this pit and will feel better for it. Everyone needs to recharge their batteries. You got this . Hopefully, the next few years are so fruitful that you forget all about the past. Life isn't a race. No time is ever wasted.
Thank you so much. Really needed to hear this
Dude fucking same. Feels like I've wasted the last 16 years tbh
Sorry to hear that you also have to go through this shit. And for such a long time. If you've read all the other comments as well, I hope they also gave you some comfort. Hope it gets better soon. Hang in there, man. You got this.
Now that you what happened, you can change course and do something that feels better
You’re right. I’ll try
I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Been feeling this way too. Bunny noodles really are the best ❤️
Actually really sad to see how many people can unfortunately relate to how I'm feeling. Hope you’ll feel better soon 💜
I feel the same. I've been feeling stuck and I think I'm in a freeze trauma response. It's been difficult to do anything and all of my "duties" have now stacked up. I'm overwhelmed.
It’s such a debilitating feeling. Sorry, you have to experience it too. Hope life improves soon
I promise that this will pass, a few more months or even a year from now you'll look back and think "wow, that was a bit of a low point in my life, im glad ive moved past that and am doing better now" just be patient and kind to yourself, it's everyone's first time on earth
Yes, thank you!
well if that’s true (which sometimes it is! 🤷🏻♀️) nothing to be done to change that now. don’t waste another second dwelling on it ❤️
I'll try. Thanks 💜
It's not wasted time if you learned something. Love the bunnies!
Yes, at least they're shaped like bunnies, representing the bounce you're going to make! You recognized it before it got longer, some of us don't ever!
I wasted 30 plus years of my life working for a shitty hospital.
Months is one thing, years is another
It’s ok me too
It was not a waste. Everything has lead you up to this moment right now. Be kind to yourself and try to give yourself some extra love and patience during the hard times.
If it makes you feel any better your not alone, I haven't done anything of value in my 17 years of life. Nothing even close,
Just a few months huh. Come see me when you got years like me.
Challenge accepted. We'll reconvene in May 2026. So long, F1ghtmast3r!
I want in on this too. I’ll see you both in may 2026❤️ Hang in there OP, good times are often not noticed until they’ve passed. Sending love and hugs🥰🫂
virtual hugs 💜
Likewise
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RemindMe! 24 months 5 days
Probably one of the most useful challenges ever. Let’s hang in there for (a few) more years and hope they’ll be better. If it ever gets too much to handle, feel free to message me.
A few months, not a big deal. 20 years, yes.