I’m 25 and I feel pretty lost right now.
I’ve always been an introvert and struggle with social anxiety, which has led to me spending most of the last few years stuck in my room. Looking back, I really regret how I spent my early 20s. I didn't travel, I didn't make many memories, and I feel like I’ve wasted the years when I was supposed to be out having fun.
I had friends before, but we’ve all drifted apart because of jobs and life in general. I only have about 3 or 4 friends from school left, but we barely see each other. It feels like everyone else my age has a solid group of friends to hang out with, and I’m just on the outside looking in.
I really want to travel and explore, but I have no one to go with. People suggest solo traveling, but I know myself if I go alone, I’ll just end up feeling more lonely seeing everyone else there with their friends. It’s hard to enjoy a trip when you have no one to share it with.
On top of that, my career and mental health feel like a mess right now. I feel like I’m standing still while everyone else in this city is moving forward.
Is 25 too late to start over? How do you actually make new friends or find people to travel with when you're an introvert and feel like you've already missed out on so much? Has anyone else started from scratch at this age and actually fixed their life?