Does anyone wish they could step away from their life?

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I just wish I could press a restart button. Or a delete button.
I feel I've failed at life, and relationships. I don't think that you would realise that about me if we met, as I'm very outgoing and friendly. And I feel very guilty about my thoughts because I have no problems in my life- I'm healthy, solvent, husband, children, grandchildren.
I just look back and think how much better I could have done.

Why do yo u think you've failed at life and relationships?

Sometimes. But then I think about what I’d lose and it’s just not worth it.

I don't want tobrestart my life - although I'd definitely make different choices - but I'd love to stowaway from my life for two weeks. Honestly, just two weeks if no texts, no decisions and not hearing from one single, solitary family member. Two weeks. Is that really too much to ask for?

^^ * stowaway. - I meant step away but actually stowaway would work too. 😁

I wish I could step away from parts of my life. My DSs both keep me grounded and anchored. I can't take the risks I would want to now because I have to prioritise them as I'm all they have.

I'm healthy, solvent, husband, children, grandchildren.

Count your blessings.

But you are not happy.

Find an amazing Therapist most are shit to find where you lost yourself.

If “healthy and solvent, husband, children and grandchildren” are failing at life I might as well get in the bin right now.

Relationships is more than just husband and children though? It's parents, siblings, friends. Solvent doesn't mean a job you love, or even one you trained for?

Although TBF the op hasn't given many details to go on.

You need a gratitude habit. It sounds like you're incredibly blessed. No one has a perfect life or achieves everything they're capable of. Maybe reflect on what awful, difficult lives some people lead and appreciate what you have (that isn't meant to sound judgemental as I'm sure you've also gone through difficult times, I just think gratitude is at the root of happiness)

Thank you for your kind replies. I know I am fortunate, I feel I said that in the post, I was just posting to, well, find some company in my feelings.

I feel like this but I do have problems in my life. I’ve made so many mistakes and I’m so tired of everything.

You sound like you are borrowing trouble where none exists. Definitely consider therapy.

So what are your failures O.P and in what areas do you wish you could have done better?
It's hard to comment without knowing what you regret as your list sounds pretty good. Obviously for you something is missing.