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idk what happened but i haven’t been myself this whole year. I suddenly stopped hanging out with people and family outside my brothers and parents. I haven’t spoken to anyone my age irl basically all year. I developed a reallyyyyy gnarly case of hating the way I look which led to me not going out. I only leave my house to go to the gym, cycle, and go on runs every day. People I was incredibly close with haven’t heard from me and it’s almost as if I disappeared. I can’t explain it because I don’t feel sad. I just got comfortable in this routine and have stayed in my head.

Im planning on going away to Tulum for a few months. Im going without any electronics except my laptop for work and my phone which I downgraded to an iPhone 5s. I developed a plan where I just want to take the time to actually figure out what I want in life and recenter

has anyone taken a trip like this? any other places you’d recommend? cheers

ive also given myself the ultimatum that I have to return January 1. I have to make the time to actively reach out to people as well.

Would it be corny during my time away to write an individual to all the family members and friends that have made an impact on life telling them about their importance in my life and the impact they’ve had at some point?

i did this earlier this year, was in europe and japan for most of early 2024. if you can do it and afford it hell yeah

thats sick

two places I also considered. which parts and how long? did it do anything for you

I didn’t read but change is a thing you will prosper

I don’t mean to be rude I just saw at a bad time and felt the title, it’s scary but it’s progression. Will read when I’m home that was arrogant of me but I mean well OP. You on the right path if s*** gets different. Chapters are what makes life great. Nothing can stay the same. Gods are at work

I read, it’s cool you have the ability to travel! Life will always be changing. The soul may be ahead of the body which could be why you don’t feel like yourself.

If you have your family connect with them in any way possible. You are on the journey, It can feel very uncomfortable and dangerous. But I think you will find the completion soon. It will all make sense. Sorry im faded it’s Halloween but if you don’t feel yourself you will find it again while learning more lessons and strength. That is life I believe

no it wouldn't be corny

Im jus curious but what would u do in tulum

Go to the phillipenes or Columbia with 2000 USD.

Not sure if I'd goto Tulanta to figure things out, but good on you OP

im mexican so ik my way around the area

plan is to just live an airbnb with as little technology as possible and spend the days living my life doing things in the area and journaling/reflecting on things Ive always told myself i’d get to one day

i wanna do somewhere in europe so bad or asian but the timezone difference is crazy and i’d still be working. don’t wanna take meetings at like 1am

It depends what you're looking for, but I can say that CDMX is a very invigorating place..

Yeah I be out the states for a min haven’t been since May but I’ll be back in the new year

speak up

Hope you find what you’re looking for inside yourself OP much love

man this first paragraph could have been written by me. i was constantly surrounded by people last year, felt like the most loved guy in the world and now i dont talk to anyone. part of it from bitterness, part of it from being drained by everything in life. normal things can feel overwhelming these days. i hope you find your peace and more importantly, find yourself again soon, OP. stay safe

All the locals will hate you

Everyone on ktt sounds like a b**** irl explains a lot

Praying for you OP, best of luck on your journey and wish you the best

I think writing a letter would be cool, you’ve got to do what you want and what your heart tells you to do

See a therapist. 90% of the correct answers on life sxn are see a therapist

first part spoke to me. I don’t have answer but good luck on your journey 👍🏾

Where’d you stay @ and how much did you budget for, if you don’t mind me asking? Thinking of hitting Japan solo for a couple months for a change of pace

Also good on you op. I don’t have much to suggest besides journaling and starting a new hobby.

Putting yourself out there to meet new people can be rejuvenating, but ofc whenever your ready