I ruined my life. Now what?

Mental health
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Bad decisions in the past. I'm 55 and feel worse than ever.

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Hi, you aren't alone. Most of us here feel that way. But really, life can change in a minute, a day..... 

I bet there are things you can do to start turning things around. Dont put too much pressure on yourself, start small and dont overwhelm yourself.

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Yea I don't know anymore. There is no relief from regret.

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Try not to think about the past. I have a lot of regret, alot.  Try and push it out of your head and think of something else.  Try and throw yourself into something that takes all your concentration and doesnt allow you to think about these things

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Leave the past behind. You cannot change it anyway. What is important is today and "now"! Have hope for the future and you will do well. Life without hope is like life without breath. So hang in there and leave the negativity behind you.

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We all make some bad decisions, I made a bad one 19 and 25 years ago and at 44 I'm still paying the price. I try to just live each day as it comes and think this won't defeat me forever. I fight hard - so I can have a life. It's really tough I know but do this for YOU, like I've had to for me, it's taken lots of counselling so far and it will take more. We're not perfect - nobody is.

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I'm 24 and I feel I ruined my Life too. One bad decision changed everything. Making me feel worthless and suicidal. Don't worry we've all made bad choices in Life that's what make us reflect and learn. Live in the present we can not change the past. I wish I could. But it's over. LIVE don't worry about tomorrow for we don't know if we'll be alive. Get help>Therapy, counseling, talk to your family and friends, spouse. 👍🙏 Hope you feel better.👏& You didn't ruin your Life. No matter how bad you think your decision was. You always have tomorrow to make it right. If you can if you cant move on then. Move forward. 🙌

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I know it's not easy to live with regret. It keeps replaying on our minds making us feel bad. Try to distract yourself from it and keep yourself busy so you won't think about it.👍

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There's always hope and it will sure come....all you have to do is to do new things and think about what you are going to do now or tomorrow and never ever think about the past because it will get worse and wasting of time. Try to meet new people and start a yoga class or music class or anything you would like to do because something new will happen like a new best friend or partner and something have been achieved. Wish You All The Best And Good Luck for a new life .

Regards Hinako