Sounds like it's taking you a while to come to terms with moving into adulthood and letting go of your childhood. Which is fine and you seem to be aware of it and not in denial about the fact you're finding it hard. It can be hard. Personally, I've had quite a tough time in recent years and at times I've wished I could go back to that safe, innocent place and just not have to worry about things! It can be challenging to accept and understand the responsibilities that come with adulthood, but it's fine to get there gradually. There are a lot of upsides to adulthood as well. We are all going to get older - that's life. Try and think about happy memories as well (or would that make it worse?!) You're 19, you're still so young in the grand scheme of things. If I could go back to 19, I would! : ) Also, lots of changing happens in your teens, but I think 18-21 is a huge time of adjustment too and you might be feeling apprehensive about your future, which will be contributing to the way you feel. Just remember you are you and you're on your life journey and that's special.
IIN not to want to ever grow up? What age would you like to be?
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Sounds like it's taking you a while to come to terms with moving into adulthood and letting go of your childhood. Which is fine and you seem to be aware of it and not in denial about the fact you're finding it hard. It can be hard. Personally, I've had quite a tough time in recent years and at times I've wished I could go back to that safe, innocent place and just not have to worry about things! It can be challenging to accept and understand the responsibilities that come with adulthood, but it's fine to get there gradually. There are a lot of upsides to adulthood as well. We are all going to get older - that's life. Try and think about happy memories as well (or would that make it worse?!) You're 19, you're still so young in the grand scheme of things. If I could go back to 19, I would! : ) Also, lots of changing happens in your teens, but I think 18-21 is a huge time of adjustment too and you might be feeling apprehensive about your future, which will be contributing to the way you feel. Just remember you are you and you're on your life journey and that's special.