Not getting help for my ocd FAR sooner than I did. I was terrified of the stigma associated with mental illness and feared the effects on career etc
I wasn't wrong about the stigma but I shouldn't have let it stop me in all likelihood I'd be doing much better now which inc not working at all!
Really pissed off at myself for that but also at the stigma in society re mental illness
@TheSandman I won't say you're wrong to regret that but as a bi woman who nursed aids patients back in the day I remember what it was like and understand that fear. It was a really scary time for gay men in many ways.
Bit of an odd one - I had the opportunity to become a kids tv presenter at one point and declined due to lack of confidence. Totally ridiculous as I'd probably have been good at it or at least could have quit if I wasn't.
@DaddysGirlforlife what age are you what's your situation? I did uni twice as a mature student inc as a single mum it's rarely "too late" to go back into education
I'm going to take an access course then go on and finally get to do a degree. excellent
@Nannewnannew so sorry for your loss, I'm sure it's more complex than you think, you can't blame yourself for something you had no real power over
to all who's regrets relate to losses
If it's any consolation I worked in elderly care for several years and in my experience generally speaking people knew if they were loved and understood that their loved ones had other commitments/lives to lead, I'm convinced some of them chose to die alone to spare their loved ones that experience, which isn't always totally peaceful depending on the condition concerned, and sometimes I think it was so no particular relative would feel "left out" if it was logistically impossible for them to get there and this maintained good relationships among those left behind. I know that may sound odd but it's what I've witnessed.