Is life over at 30?

I wouldn't want to depress anyone but I can't lie. I think it is, at least in my case

For a lot of people, their 30's are some of their best years. It varies a lot.

We're really not shy about talking about things that would depress most people. It's what the forums are for.

It's a bit of a catch 22

how?

Well I 've seen how my mood effects those around me. If people are vulnerable something I say could push them over the edge. It's a constant battle who I put first others or myself. My bleakness and pessimism is not going to cheer up those who want to be told it'll all be alright. If that can make them feel better who's to say it doesn't work the other way

I think pretty much everybody on SF says the wrong thing sooner or later on SF, at least every so often.

It's really impossible to always say the right thing.

Sometimes people want to be cheered up, but not everybody. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can tell someone is that you know how bad they feel, because you're right there with them.

I guess if you are posting on a thread, it's a matter of trying to decide if what you've got to offer is what's right for that member. You don't have to get it right every time. As long as you're doing more good than harm here, what you are doing is worthwhile.

Well I really screwed that up

I guess there are different philosophies.

If you wanted to be absolutely sure that you would never say anything that would make things worse, you'd have to never post, because that risk is inherent.

Hmmm:confused:

I guess what I'm saying is that from my perspective, as long as you are doing more good than harm, then it's ok to post

Remember, all posts are subjective. As peer support you can only give your point of view or advice based on what helped you in a particular situation. What may help one member may not help the next. Not everyone will agree on any given point, or think the same way as the next.

The diversity is what makes this a great place so keep posting. And for the record... I thought my life was done in my teens, twenties, thirties and yet here I am in my forties. Maybe doing better than previous decades.
Don’t give up

I'm hoping my life will begin at 30 lol Maybe I am naive to think things will get better but I will for sure be taking steps NOW to help me in the FUTURE. A little sad for wasting a lot of my youth, things could have turned out so much differently. It's a little depressing but when you think of it, 30 is really not that old. Still time to have children, travel, meet new people etc. etc. etc.

I'm not sure I want any of those things and feel I might have got everything out of life I'm going to but that's just me. That's probably a classic symptom of depression right there. I thought you were older petal just because you're such an experienced vip

My life absolutely improved in my 30's. No doubt about it. I became much much much less freaking crazy after my 20's ended.

@Petal gives off an "old soul" vibe, huh? She really does.

Made the same mistake with you. Thinking 95 meant your birth year

What's so special about the number 30? It's primarily known for being between 29 and 31, other than that, not much else. Btw, to my bleary eyes, the thread title looks like Is Life Over At 307

Which would be a resounding yes lol except to an immortal

Wait that's not right. That would be the opposite mistake. A mistake within a mistake