I feel like a husk of my former self

2 years ago I felt like I had the world in my hands. Many friends, great relationship, numerous academic achievements, top physicality. I was basically feeling like a god.

Then it somehow went wrong. Maybe I failed to set appropriate boundaries with my partner. Maybe I stopped being such a pushover, an agreeable option, around my friends. Maybe I gave up on my body and health, riding on the "high" from my recent achievements. Maybe I did all of the above wrong, or something that does not cross my mind right now. But currently I am in the same relationship, having withered the storm on many things (which certainly took their toll on us), friends I have disappointed, alienated or even hurt, feeling alone, depressed and trapped.

I do not know what to do, how to cope with the situation. Has anyone experienced something similar? If yes how do you cope with it? Any advice is welcome.

Posted Sep 28, 2025, 1:36 PM UTC

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