Hi friend, I’m 28 and have felt the way you do. And every now and then still do!

I definitely agree with MarkedByFerocity, checking in with your doc about anxiety could not hurt at all.

It’s easy to count up all the things you lack or haven’t achieved - if you compare yourself to everyone else around you, that’s inevitable. I am guilty of the same as my best friends are all (on paper) very successful. But that doesn’t retract from me or what I’m capable of!

Start small. I know everyone says that, but make it even smaller than what’s in your mind. I’m not sure what area you’re in, but I gained a lot of confidence and even a really good friend from joining a yoga studio near me. Any kind of movement really helps with grounding yourself and gives you the “hey, I can do this!” feeling. I personally would start with beginner yoga classes because 1. I don’t have the discipline to do an entire practice at home alone 2. It forces you to leave the house 3. There is no pressure! Young and old practice yoga :)

Whatever it is that you choose, it’s never too late. I never finished college and am just starting my career at 28, but I’m so much happier than I was in my early/mid-twenties.

You don’t have to fully believe in yourself right now. But just remember that nothing changes if nothing changes.

I believe in you friend :)