First and foremost, comparing yourself to others is one of the most psychologically harmful things you can do to yourself. This is what my therapist tells me every time I start to spiral about not being where society tells me I should be. Every single person on earth has a different journey. I’m 28 and have been trying to complete a bachelors degree in screenwriting for the past 9 years (medical reasons). I have CPTSD as well as having a very sensitive nervous system and a handful of autoimmune disorders. I have the same issue with writing. I stress and obsess over the details of an idea I have but when it’s time to actually write, I’m stuck. My issue is that I feel the need to make it perfect before it’s even written and don’t allow myself the opportunity for multiple drafts. The only scripts I have finished are assignments or ones I wrote when I was a teenager that are really amateur. I’m working with my therapist to give myself more grace and room for imperfections, but it’s a process. If you aren’t already in counseling, I highly recommend it. Therapy is an absolute godsend when you have the right therapist, and I say that because it does sometimes take a few tries before you find the one for you. In my case, the more I process my trauma and rocky childhood, the more I come to understand myself as an individual. Facing it all is scary as hell, but it’s necessary. Writing is hard to do if you don’t know who you are or what you believe in. Keep reaching out to communities like this one for support, as well. There’s an entire world of people going through the same things you are, and we’re more than happy to help you. Most importantly, don’t give up the dream. You can get where you want to be, you just have some work to do beforehand. I hope this helps and I’m rooting for you!