This Friday, I'm turning 22. Up until I was 18, I was an almost friendless loner who got hated on by virtually my entire year in highschool. I've turned my life around (changed my behavior and gained social skills) and I now feel happy, healthy and confident, but every day, I still think back to when I was younger and failed at life. I'm no longer mad at the people who bullied me, but I still feel sad when I think of the past and the things that could have been. I feel like I wasted years of my life.
Is this normal or am I being petty?
dude imagine how I feel as I'm nearing 24 without even the basic accomplishments of a 16 year old
gtfo and enjoy life
>>28491681
yeah same here. better latethan never OP. Find a gf, job and live life. Leave this place
pretty normal. i hate the word cringe but that's what happens any time i start thinking about high school. i was always caught doing really weird shit and lying to everyone. my body like shuts down for a second and i just wonder why i was such a retard.
but at least at this point i have so much to be proud of. i still reflected with agony in the past, and it just tore me up to the point that i thought every little mistake i made caused me to become a loser when i was literally just a few conversations and some better habits away from having everything i want.
its normal, youll get over it if you do some basic self acceptance. its out of your hands, waste of energy to dwell, etc
also, any tips on getting rid of an inherently, mildly cringey awkward personality? practice doesnt seem to be doing it. I feel like I'm stuck with this genetically, my dad is the same way
If you really want to know the answer then you should just ask one of your friends for a genuine answer.
You don't have to tell them all the embarrassing stupid shit you've done, just ask them if they've changed like you have.
>>28491738
Why should that be different from the opinions on 4chan?
