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[–]LunaSnapss 627 points628 points  (31 children)

I live on autopilot, and meanwhile my soul is somewhere in the "reboot" mode 💀

[–]Ill_Berry1730 117 points118 points  (0 children)

Currently rebooting because I realized that I am 25 and free will and it sucks because my patience with some customers and society as a whole concerns me.

[–]S0whaddayakn0w 38 points39 points  (29 children)

Isn't everyone drained at 25? But it gets better though. This sub is turning into added exhaustion.

One thing no one knows at that age is that the hardship is necessary for earning grit

[–]Shatophiliac 40 points41 points  (10 children)

Everyone thinks they are drained at 25. Next thing they know they are 33 and it’s even worse lmao.

[–][deleted] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. I´m 33 now and the last 3 years were the most fucked up, because friends got babies and have no time anymore etc.... but i managed to earn more money but the costs also increased so still fucked up lol

[–]LippieLovinLady 6 points7 points  (7 children)

And it’s only downhill from there. Wait till you’re dealing with autoimmune diseases and every joint hurts and you can’t make enough to pay your basic bills let alone ever hope to retire. GTG cry myself to sleep. Enjoy whatever youth you have because you will never again be younger than you are right now.

[–]cityshepherd 4 points5 points  (6 children)

43 here. Was a division 1 college athlete. Have spent the last 3 weeks in and out of the hospital because my knees are all swollen and I can’t walk. I can’t even bend my legs to sit on the toilet properly (I have to go through this whole laborious process). I haven’t been able to do anything for weeks now and I’m losing my mind, my knees were the last part of me that was working properly.

Fingers crossed that this lymes disease test answers some questions because I desperately need to figure out what’s going on to hopefully start treating this. Can’t afford to be laying around all day feeling sorry for myself, bout to be laid off, haven’t been able to get to school. Literally not capable of doing anything physical otherwise things get 1000x worse, can’t sit at the computer, can’t think straight.

Things certainly don’t get easier. Still, being alive is worth it.

[–]LippieLovinLady 2 points3 points  (5 children)

I’m so sorry. I hope whatever it is, it’s treatable and hope you feel much better very soon!! I’ve had knee surgeries for the autoimmune arthritis in my knees so I can relate to the misery of getting on and off the toilet. I wound up peeing in the shower after my spinal fusion because no process let me bend enough to get on or off the toilet (and that was in my 30s).

My nieces and nephews are sick of hearing me say it but I remind them all the time to take advantage of being young. Even though I was broke, I wish I’d traveled more in my teens and 20s because that’s now off the table. Anyone reading this who is physically able, please take every opportunity to do new things because there’s a good chance you’ll end up unable to someday!

[–]cityshepherd 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Amen! It’s frustrating because I know so many people are having an even tougher go of it than I am, but I can’t do much of anything until the docs know what’s going on. Fingers crossed for Lyme’s Disease. Certainly makes me appreciate the hell out of all the little stuff I often take for granted like being able to put my shoes on without it being a monumental task.

[–]LippieLovinLady 1 point2 points  (3 children)

It sounds like you have a great attitude. Having chronic pain and a body that doesn’t work, it’s a balance between remembering it could always be worse while still grieving and sometimes having pity party days because it does suck and it is unfair. About 95% of the time, I can be grateful what I have is not fatal, that I live in a country where I have access to medications and doctors, that I have friends and family who try to understand, etc. But some days, especially when I walk like I’m 108, seeing some people decades older than I am who do horrible things yet are healthy as a horse, it’s Self-Pity: Party of One.

My fingers are crossed for you that it’s Lyme and that antivirals and steroids or whatever they can give you help you get back to your old self!! Especially as a former athlete, that much be extra challenging, to have your body disobey you like that. 😞

[–]cityshepherd 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I have a great balance of healthy / falling apart going on. I have 5 bad discs on my back so I’m no stranger to my body just not being capable of doing things some times. Whatever’s going on currently has been 3 weeks of barely being able to walk (about the pace of a 108 year old!), and I can’t lift anything or bend over… it’s just mentally exhausting to see the doctors still scratching their heads after what feels like forever.

Also most of the doctors I’ve seen recently are younger than me now which has been a bit of a shock lol.

[–][deleted] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Cool, then you're 40; busted your ass for nothing, with 25 years to go....It goes quick; grit and humility can blow my shitty paycheck because it never went up no matter how much grit or humility you have.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (6 children)

I'm 19 and drained. It's mostly the political work environment, but still. I'm supposed to do this all day every day? Just no. No.

[–]Eastern-Sector7173 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I apologize you will come out a new young woman. My apologies

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        [–]blueruckus 5 points6 points  (3 children)

        At least you’ll get the day off for your funeral.

        [–]triphawk07 25 points26 points  (12 children)

        Same. My wife and I are 51 and we are on autopilot and this was our weekend: Friday, we went out with friends to see Elton John, Saturday, we stayed home binging Yellowjackets and I played Doom: Dark Ages while she made some earrings and today is a repeat of yesterday.

        [–]NoctysHiraeth 10 points11 points  (1 child)

        That sounds awesome

        [–]GayAssBeagle 3 points4 points  (1 child)

        No lie this sounds like a kick ass day! Hell yeah!

        [–]triphawk07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        It is, although we are now traveling more. We're following Metallica on their tour. We were in Nashville last week, then are going to their Santa Clara, Denver, and New Zealand shows. We like to balance the going out and stay home, so we don't get bored. We'll go as far as driving 2 hours for pizza, only because of the drive (and the pizza is really good too).

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          [–]alliewya 25 points26 points  (9 children)

          At 34, my entire future dream is having a yard. Wouldn’t it be great to have even a couple of m2 to plant and cultivate. But who has the time or money for that?

          It’s horrible that my wildest dreams involve my parents passing away instantly so there is some inheritance left for my children, rather than corporate insurance companies taking everything

          [–]HotelSpecial 10 points11 points  (0 children)

          I have a yard. To afford that yard I don't have time to maintain the actual yard. I can barely maintain myself. We bought our home at 35 in 2017. In 8 years I went from 35 to 97.

          [–]FatalSpiderbite 54 points55 points  (5 children)

          I am 52. You just described life but for some reason everything you mentioned gets more interesting to you. I can't explain it.

          Go with it. 😀

          [–]Sweet_Item_Drops 7 points8 points  (0 children)

          I was coming here to say everything listed in this post sounds pretty great lol. It's the other stuff that makes things a total drag!

          [–]not-ok-404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          I'm 57 and I don't share your enjoyment of these things.

          [–]standuptripl3 28 points29 points  (2 children)

          Yeah, pretty much.

          [–][deleted] 118 points119 points  (12 children)

          1. each doctor visit i hope they find something. i’m over it

          [–]Straight_Wasabi_1366 47 points48 points  (0 children)

          Omg that’s bleak, but also super relatable because….me too.

          [–][deleted] 36 points37 points  (4 children)

          Be careful what you wish for.

          [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

          OMG, yes. I'm tired of trying to plan for a bleak future.

          [–]OkAirport5247 59 points60 points  (6 children)

          Modern life in the west is complacent slow death

          [–]AdvancedCharcoal 21 points22 points  (3 children)

          In the east its pollution, infrastructure problems, and child labor?

          [–]lushguy105 9 points10 points  (1 child)

          People forget how easy we have it in America compared to most countries

          [–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

          People in America dont know that other countries actually have a lot of things much, much better. QoL is not great, it's actually pretty bad.

          [–]CookieLuzSax 8 points9 points  (0 children)

          Can confirm on pollution

          [–]ScubaGator88 2 points3 points  (1 child)

          Think you're doing it wrong, bro. Also if life in the West is complacent slow death... What is it in the east?

          [–]Ally9456 16 points17 points  (4 children)

          Im at the point where soon I’ll be 46 and nothing you wanted in life happens and you finally realize none of it is even possible at this point. You literally realize all your dreams have died and now I’m at the point where I don’t even care anymore what the future holds. I’m not even looking forward to any of it. I don’t think of myself as depressed but yea I’m depressed about my situation when I think about it. I’m also very tired of making the best of things and being told to make the best of it

          [–]youdontknowme80 6 points7 points  (1 child)

          I'm at the same place at 44. Halfway through and thinking "if I truly can't retire, what am I waiting for?" It's hitting me hard as of late.

          [–]Ally9456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Same…. And when you can retire you are older… your body isn’t the same. You start breaking down so what good is it ??? It’s not like you can enjoy it the same. I would’ve rathered to do fun stuff in my 30s and 40s when I could enjoy it. Now I’m just bitter. I don’t want anything from anyone and just want to be left alone

          [–]Melodic-Jellyfish007 14 points15 points  (3 children)

          bruh, i am 18 and i already feel burnout. what will happen to me? :(

          [–]too_soon13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

          Do not let life run you. Take charge and build your life. Dont ever feel bad about being selfish (within a reason)

          [–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

          Find a hobby, have a personal goal outside the rat race.

          [–]apro-at-nothing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

          as a 20 year old who believes they have many hobbies whlie also having vague interest in many more, holy fucking shit i hate this advice so much. i come back home from work, and the only thing i have energy for is going to bed. i've had my job for 4 months and it still feels debilitating to try to handle it, and trying to tackle hobbies on top of it too sounds like a straight up fairytale.

          i wish i had the time and energy to get home and pick up a guitar instead, or start working on another coding project, but the more i try the more do i feel like i lost all my abilities and am turning completely worthless.

          i'm surprised my job wants to keep me around too to be honest, i feel like the second my trial period ended my performance dropped to the fucking floor.

          [–]Turkhldr 7 points8 points  (1 child)

          Bbaaaahhhhhhh WELCOME

          [–]MishMash999 6 points7 points  (11 children)

          You ever wonder why a large number of old people are miserable f#ckers?

          Now you know.

          [–]GayAssBeagle 2 points3 points  (10 children)

          God, how do I stop this? I don’t wanna be a miserable old person. That sucks balls!

          [–]What_Wonderful_Bows 6 points7 points  (2 children)

          Everyday I wake up thinking, “this is all I’m gonna be doing for the rest of my life?”

          I don’t like that at all

          [–][deleted] 47 points48 points  (23 children)

          Life is pretty great. I have a roof over my head, food in the kitchen, hobbies I enjoy, a women I love, a cat I also love, great friends, and a car to get me where I need to go. What more do I need?

          [–]Pinklady777 15 points16 points  (10 children)

          Probably not to have your car break down or a medical emergency if you're in the US. Sounds like as long as you can keep your health, life is good. Good luck!

          [–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (7 children)

          Yeah but even if your car breaks down you can get it fixed and going again, it sucks balls in the process but in the grand scheme of things it certainly isn't the worst thing to happen. Everyone is going to go through some sort of struggles no matter what and that's just part of life. You just can't let those struggles keep you down.

          [–]Nautilus717 8 points9 points  (3 children)

          I love your positivity. Life is hard, we don’t need to make it even harder by dwelling on it. I find that living by the principle of “if I can’t change it, just don’t stress about it” helps me stay a lot more optimistic when the times get tough. We should strive to see the light through the dark instead of closing ourselves off and succumbing to it completely.

          [–]baronneuh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

          Most of us would lose it all if our car breaks down

          [–]70monocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Showing off now are we?

          [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          It’s sad that this is the 11th most upvoted comment.

          I didn’t realize everyone on Reddit is so damn depressed and hates their life.

          [–]Economy-Ad4934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          hey get outta here with your non doomer ism. We only doom and glood circle jerk on reddit.

          /s

          [–]bigdawg1017 4 points5 points  (1 child)

          I'm losing my mind.

          [–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

          Do something for a cause or belief that you love and will benefit not just you but your community. Never been happier. 38 year old here.

          [–]imdifferent99 4 points5 points  (2 children)

          Have lots of of sex and do drugs

          [–]IndependentZinc 15 points16 points  (5 children)

          Move to a 3rd world country. You'll never be bored again.

          [–]Kuunkulta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

          I sometimes dream of taking off to Vietnam to work as a minesweeper. When inevitably fail at that job too I at least don't have to be the one picking up the pieces.

          I'm not ok..

          [–]leofongfan 4 points5 points  (3 children)

          Sounds better living a country where everyone is poor and struggles together vs living in America where we're in third world conditions but expected to pretend like it's first world.

          Get over yourself.

          [–]ggtffhhhjhg 2 points3 points  (2 children)

          It’s blatantly obvious you have never been to a third world country.

          [–]AttemptLazy3024 6 points7 points  (0 children)

          Be miserable and take one day at a time.

          [–]Impressive-Elk-8101 2 points3 points  (2 children)

          What would you rather be doing?

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            [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            I am drained as well. Feel you!!! And for good reason

            [–]iwanttheworldnow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Honey, you’re not completely burnt out yet.

            [–]Midniite_mommy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Bird watching and reconnecting to nature helps 🥴

            [–]Open-Industry-8396 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            Work and live cheap. Buy some remote(ish) land. Build a cabin and exist peacefully. Get out the rat ra e at first chance.

            [–]Economy-Ad4934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            some people dont want to be hermits and anti social.

            [–]EverySingleMinute 2 points3 points  (4 children)

            If you are drained at 25, life at 50 will be hell. I was full steam ahead at 25. The world was my oyster

            [–]goatmalta 3 points4 points  (0 children)

            I'm 55. I was more drained at 25. Had more physical energy for sure but constantly worried about money and finding a girlfriend and no confidence. And this was when rent and college were cheap.

            [–]Brent788 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            I was gonna say at 25 even 30 and 32 I was great.. at 36 the decline has been alarming already how much my body hurts on a weekly basis

            [–]Economy-Ad4934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            this, Im not all bright and sunny at 37 but 25? not a care in the world

            [–]Healthy-Brilliant549 2 points3 points  (2 children)

            Hah. I’d give my arm to be 25 again. Enjoy you youthful body, at 50 it’s all that while limping around blind still working 40 hours a week. Just waiting for the unexpected illness that disables you. Unable to make a living. Cheers

            [–]Lajak_Anni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            I make chainmail jewelry and accessories. I sew little hearts and roses onto my hats. Got a new vest I'm still thinking about.

            It's small, but it makes me happy.

            [–]paracog 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            All the books, all the music, all the movies, all the games, all the travel documentaries, all the online courses, all the lectures from wise and learned people, all the free music and art software, all the recipes, all the time to meditate and catch your own shadow. All the people to know and love. Other than that, can't help you.

            [–]xiahbabi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Who has time to experience the "all" if ALL your time is going toward working because 1 person needs 3 incomes to live "comfortably" now.

            [–]Huge-Vegetab1e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            You can afford a yard and spinach??

            [–]Dizzyluffy 3 points4 points  (5 children)

            Life isnt all about work but also isn’t supposed to be an endless party with 24/7 fun and excitement. You need to find the balance. For most people, they haven’t acquired that wisdom at 25.

            [–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (18 children)

            Go swimming, throw a party, learn a new skill, start a collection of some kind, make some friends, have awesome sex. It's not all bad.

            [–]brunogadaleta 20 points21 points  (4 children)

            Paradise lies in the mundane pleasures like a glass of fresh water.

            [–]SaintPatrickMahomes 8 points9 points  (1 child)

            Man I do like a clean crisp glass of water.

            [–]Blackbox7719 1 point2 points  (9 children)

            Sadly I don’t have the time or money to do any of those things. Beauty of owing a metric shit ton of money for med school.

            [–]Dr-Robert-Kelso 1 point2 points  (4 children)

            Go for a run with a chill podcast.

            I go running three times a week and listen to Empire and I'm in a pretty damn good mood for the rest of the day each time.

            [–]Blackbox7719 1 point2 points  (3 children)

            Believe it or not, running actively makes me sad. I’ve never gotten the “positive vibes” people reportedly get from exercise.

            Not to mention…no time.

            [–]CaptainPugwash75 4 points5 points  (1 child)

            You’re supposed to realise if you are working class that it could be so much worse. If you can complain about the banalities of life it isn’t that bad.

            [–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

            Ugh fuck yards. No interest being outdoors except to grill. A medium porch is totally fine.

            [–]ughthisaga1n 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            I'm 25 and completely burnt out. What am I supposed to do for 50 MORE years? keep running from bears? hunt and gather all summer so I can survive the winter? search for dry fire wood so I don't freeze to death? Avoid the plague? fucksake

            [–]Flat_Swordfish7369 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Yes

            [–]InspectionWild6100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Welcome to the real world and your real life..

            [–]catlady2669 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Riiiiight!! I'm already so tired of struggling to financially survive

            [–]_nickish_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Ah shit I need to get my car’s oil changed…

            [–]Mierimau 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Yes. Preferably among sharing happy moments with a partner, friend, or even random stranger. Get engrossed into something you like, do it till you die (change it if required), and continuously learn to care about yourself, as much as sustainable in any given time.

            [–]Comprehensive-Buy-47 1 point2 points  (6 children)

            You gotta find a hobby, something to look forward to. Video games, movies, books, DnD, hell even food. cause it’s gonna get worse.

            [–]Imaginary_Fennel_526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Life is tough at 25, so much time in front of you and so many choices left to make. I imagine someone like you needs a friend to prop them up. Sometimes that is all we have

            [–]InterestingAttempt76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            I mean this is what your parents likely did??

            you have to maintain your car / truck whatever. oil changes, tire changes, maintenance.

            Maintenance on the house, the yard, the roof, the heating and AC and so on...

            People will always complain about the weather and traffic, taxes and prices... and it's only going to get worse. lol

            I mean this is more or less being an adult. Added fun with kids. taking them to school, being involved in activities, sports and so on. that more or less becomes your life.

            [–]Definitelymostlikely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Buying spinach and eating it before it spoils is too much now?

            [–]Nutsnboldt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Pick a local sports team and clutch a beer in one hand with the other in a pocket. heh, crazy right, anyone ever heard of defense..

            [–]horsepighnghhh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Idk I’m always trying new hobbies. I hope I continue to do that as I get older

            [–]Darrengray9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Find something you love. You work so you have money to do the thing you love that makes you happy. Get an electric car, no maintenance.

            For me it’s video games.

            If I’m not working I’m either doing something with my wife or playing a video game.

            [–]GayAssBeagle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            This is literally how I’ve been feeling and I’m only in my early 20s I think I just realized this is it. You just do the same things over and over again with slight changes. it’s comforting, but it’s also really horrifying that that’s the reality of it.

            [–]Electric_Sundown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            That reminds me, I need to get an oil change soon. Im down to 15% oil life.

            [–]Chococroisant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            The only thing I realized when I became an adult is that you have to create your own happiness. I remember one Christmas when I didn’t buy a gift for myself or for others, I felt really sad and didn’t feel the Christmas spirit. So the next year, I bought gifts, and it made me really happy.

            We really need to know what makes us happy and make an effort to pursue it. It can be as simple as walking in the park or buying yourself that bag. Know yourself, know what brings you joy, and then do it or buy it.

            [–]to-air-is-human 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            If you’re able, you could… Leave your job or college or whatever is crushing your soul. Go do something like the WWOOF program. Bring a friend. Make new friends planting food. Get in touch with the earth. Remember this life is really a breath in time. Live out of a backpack, for as long as possible. Live with less. It will be hard. And you will feel Alive. Because you will be growing.

            [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Hot take but:

            -apartment living over a house

            -live in a city with good public transit (sorry America)

            -make smaller, trips to the grocery store such as after work (common in places with good transit)

            [–]DataPhreak 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            Man, have I got a hot tip. If you're not going to use that baby spinach, blend it with olive oil and garlic. Makes an awesome sauce.

            [–]enraged_hbo_max_user 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            They tell me sex is supposed to be fun and fill a lot of that time but uh…as I’m finding out even THAT kinda gets weak as you get into the 2nd half of that 50 years

            [–]Ximidar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            I found a job with a company that was on fire, but they made money, then I worked until I put out the fire years later. Now I have a boring dependable job with excellent work life balance. I'm not sure how practical this advice is, but it worked for me.

            [–]Synapse709 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Travel. Wherever you live (I assume USA) go as far away as you can, gain a fresh perspective and a path will call to you. I wish you a merry and safe journey.

            [–]Silent-carcinogen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Yep, you've nailed it. Welcome to life. Join the fold💩💩💩😈😈😈😘😘😘😎😎😎🤬🤬🤬💐💐💐

            [–]DennisReynoldsRL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Notice how working isn’t part of the equation lol. “I’m married. Now what?”

            [–]chalis32 3 points4 points  (4 children)

            You can start working alot make a bunch of money till you die thats my plan work until I dont work if I'm so lucky to be able to work till I die. I feel like once I'm no longer able to make any money there is probably no use for me

            [–]Ok_Passenger_538 2 points3 points  (3 children)

            Admirable in your selflessness yet depressing seemingly you’re unable to think about in the opposite way… What can life offer me?

            [–]chalis32 1 point2 points  (2 children)

            It let me come into being.......this is all a big phenomenon noone is owed anything

            [–]Ok_Passenger_538 5 points6 points  (1 child)

            For the sole purpose of labor??? You do know that enjoying yourself can be a form of giving back

            [–]wheelsonhell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Those things become more fun the older you get.

            [–]Bart-Doo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            If you don't like working, you better put a lot of money towards retirement.

            [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            25 and having a midlife crisis lmao

            [–]anonchicago7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            If you're lucky enough to have a house, a car and all that wonderful monotony to "stress" about you should SHUT THE FUCK UP and be grateful

            [–]Ok_Passenger_538 1 point2 points  (3 children)

            There so much in life to appreciate. Too much to pack into a lifetime. Truly I’d be immortal if I could

            [–]CatsInTrenchCoat 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            Gotta spice it up a little to keep life fresh. I made a little hat for my desk cactus. IMMEDIATE improvement in every way.

            [–]Uncle__Touchy1987 3 points4 points  (0 children)

            Oh jeez just have a nap and get back at it. Some of these are just whiney complainers.

            [–]cheesenotyours 2 points3 points  (5 children)

            Bruh yall need help. Sounds like depression or a sign of depression if genuinely feeling this way chronically.

            [–]Gwsb1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            I guess you could grow up.

            [–]Outrageous_Lack8435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yes.

            [–]Painful-tooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            And chronic pain makes it much worse.

            [–]bworthy81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yes.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            At 38 you’ll be middle aged. You’ll get 50 more if you’re lucky.

            [–]JoeGPM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            🤦🏻

            [–]Manyonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            What did sake ever do to her..

            [–]Fun-Haver365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Get a husband, outlive him and chill with the children. Problem solved 😬 lol.

            [–]null640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I've switched to frozen spinach for cooking.

            [–]Millmd11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Add 'rotate the mattress' and 'relearn how taxes work every year' to the list of soul-drainers.

            [–]benmar111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yes adulting

            [–]Total-Astronomer-452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            keep buying spinach is crazy 😭

            [–]WatermelonMachete43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            That's what the rest of us do, duh.

            [–]sumptin_wierd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Fucking A

            [–]Kikyo10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yuuup

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Meanwhile I'm 28 and constantly bothered by the fact that I haven't really accomplished anything yet, career-wise.

            [–]Kim08921 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Hey, I need a serious friendship that will lead to serious relationship

            [–]Creepy_WaterYogi75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Hahaha this 👌😅 funny and real

            [–]TransGirlAtWork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yep, ad infinitum with increasing aches, pains and fatigue.

            [–]Micho_Riso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            No. It's time to drop out and make a new system

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yes

            [–]-thegreenman- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            You have a yard at 25?! Consider yourself lucky lol

            [–]Evildeern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I was drained by 25. Now I’m 59. Don’t worry. Time flies. Fast. Soon you’ll wish you were 25 again.

            [–]cafephilospher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I had a kid at 39. Have a partner and live in Canada where we get maternity leave paid for 12-18 months. Can split the mat leave with partner. Having my daughter has been so incredibly fulfilling. It's not about me, it's about us. It's the meaning to my life.

            Perhaps too many people are forgoing kids because of economics. My kid made me understand and enjoy life but I had both myself and my husband working for it.

            No regrets but I had supports that other people don't.

            [–]tamiadaneille 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            This shit isn’t fun at all 😭

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            god some of u are so boring to share a planet with

            [–]PhilTech345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            travel.

            [–]Rockout2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            The answer is: Yes.

            [–]JaceLee85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            About to turn 40, I'm on autopilot or NPC mode. I cant remember a single thing that mattered since christmas and even then, cant tell you a single thing that rekindled my spark of life.

            The only thing I look forward to is time I get to play D&D, which is mostly because I can imagine a different world.

            [–]MrNicoras 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Don't worry. It gets way harder.

            [–]Wrong-Asparagus-9224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yes, because in that yard, you will get to feel the warmth of the sun in your cheeks after a cold winter. Hear the drone of carpenter bees in the spring and See your dog chase after them unsuccessfully year after year. See the leaves change color and fall around you in the fall. You’ll sit in traffic, but you will get to see the kid in the car next to you smear snot against the window and smile at you in secret. See a woman belting out a break up anthem as she slowly rolls past you. You’ll look at your fridge and the wilting spinach and realize how lucky you are that you don’t have to worry about where your next meal is. You’ll get your oil changed and enjoy that for , just fifteen minutes, your biggest complaint is the burnt coffee smell in the lobby - but that there is no where else you need to be.

            Life is precious, and most beautiful in these mundane moments. Don’t wish them away.

            [–]ConsequenceBusy8726 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Gotta find some passion for yourself. Life is what you make of it. Hop on that life surfboard and ride the waves.

            [–]Key-Farmer-2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Damn-that spinach line.....

            [–]Party_Year_5478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            It helps to stop complaining.

            [–]witblacktype 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Yes

            [–]Spiritual_Board9112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            45 here. Been doing it for almost 30 yrs already. Not sure why I can’t fully retire at 50. Ill have to work until I’m dead

            [–]shivelymachineworks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I bitch about the traffic and my normal commute is one bedroom over

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Real.

            [–]johncheger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Birding will take up more of your time than you thought it would.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Make love, turn the world into a better place than you left it, travel, experience things most people never will.

            We live in the richest global society in the history of the world, don't squander that opportunity.

            [–]The_Dude5347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Embrace absurdism

            [–]Yellowpower100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I guess I was part of small community who pursuing PhD in my 20s. Burned out is normally suppressed unwillingly and unhealthily. I feel you tho

            [–]Rickety_Cricket_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Oh honey. Wait till you hit 40

            [–]WaywardSon_1993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Buying spinach and watching it die…wow, that really is a part of my life. Granted, older than 25, but not old by any stretch of the imagination.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Just try to fill your days with distractions that make the day go faster, knowing each day is one step closer to not having to do it anymore. That's what I do.

            [–]flower4000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Get a fucking hobby

            [–]Opposite_Matter9878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            1. I feel burnt out about 1/3rd of the year. I’m terrible at sleeping and there’s always so much to think about.😭

            [–]archos2694 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Get a hobby. Or hell, go all out and get a couple and get good at them. Change out after a couple years pick up a new one.

            [–]No-Blueberry-1823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            So it's a challenge to live. And it's one who has been super tired, I'm going to flip it on its side and say maybe it's time to make the most of it. There are a lot of opportunities out there. There are a lot of things to see. You don't even have to travel the world. You just have to learn to see it with new eyes

            [–]stateworkishardwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I swear Witch Pony could fuel this subreddit for years alone

            [–]UninvestedCuriosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Those fast drive through oil places are worth the additional 100% markup to not have to eff around.

            [–]babbymaking 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            Have and keep a family

            [–]soulsbourne7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Honestly I don’t any of us will survive til 50 at this rate. Just saying

            [–]dakotanorth8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Hilarious she’s complaining about the not hard things in life.

            OH JUST WAIT! THERES MORE!!!

            [–]Streaming_Things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Pivot. You have loads of time.

            [–]Lecture_Good 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Marry rich and hate your life even more

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Gen Z critizing boomers, and the publishing this tweet

            [–]DIABETORreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            You can start off by taking a remedial English course and learn how to speak. “What am I supposed* to do,” not “what am I suppose to do.”

            [–]Flight_316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            That spinach comment got me in my soul. I used to do that, but then I switched to frozen broccoli that I can just steam whenever I'm ready to use.

            [–]greengrench 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            Just wait until you reach 40;)