Im working on it. Ive gotten better. I think being less hard on yourself can help. For me specifically, realizing or coming up with my own philosophy helped. I wont get into it too much and start preaching on the forum, but at this point i do not respect the modern technological society or the people who mindlessly keep it going. Im young so i may be a fool (very possible). But i just think its more important to do what makes you feel alive. If you feel alive, you will not hunger for that 100k/yr salary, or whatever it is that causes jealousy specifically for you.
Idk. We each have our own path. I believe humans have the ability to appreciate the ongoing ‘wow’ that is life more than other species, yet as animals we experience it the least of all of them. Why do i think this? Because people go home from work and drink beer while watching tv and tell themselves thats good enough for them.
Though, again, I could just be a fool.
I really hope you start feeling well again @everhopeful
I’m jealous of the life I had before I got sick. I was an academic all-star and my family was always proud to brag about me. Now, they tell me they’re proud of me for being out of the hospital for more than 2 months. It’s sad that their expectations of me have diminished and even sadder that I’ve had to lower my own expectations of me. But I try not to dwell on that former life too much, jealousy over what might have been is just too depressing.
I’m jealous of people that succeeded. I was on track to be a research scientist when I got schizoaffective disorder and I lost everything. I’m still mad about it.
I’m jealous of most people who seem to function better and live better lives all the time. I only take it out on myself though other than the stink eye i give out sometimes.
I consider myself a success. In love, financially, in mental stability, in physical health, in mental peace and tranquility, with family relations, with God, in housing, in material possessions, and basically with everything in my life.
I’m starting to give up on my hopes and aspiration. I’m not sure if the work involved is worth it. Then again, I know I’d regret it looking back if I didn’t try my damnedest. Ugh life
I think I would hold a little resentment to people who were successful if I were actually trying. like working a job and trying to get raises and such, with no payoff.
but im typically not a very jealous person. so at the moment im content with my life.
My 10 year high school reunion is coming up and I was feeling very jealous of everyone who is seemingly more successful than I am. I’m not going to my high school reunion because I dont want to feel inadequate. The only thing that’s changed is I’ve become psychotic. I’m still going to college and still live with my parents.
On the bright side, I haven’t quit college and I have a place to live.
I’m jealous of all my close friends success in romance, I only had 1 successful relationship and it ended around the time I got diagnosed. I live with a lot of regret but I’m trying to pick up the pieces and find someone else.
I was never a very materialistic person so most of the time I don’t mind people making more money than me. Although recently I found out how much money some of my more social creative peers are making and felt the sting. But this doesnt’ happen often.
On the plus side I have 3 great hobbies that are very fulfilling so my progression in those help me feel some degree of personal success.
I don’t necessarily get jealous, except when I see Victoria’s Secret models figures. Lol! If only! I’m more upset with myself and miss the person I used to be. I’ve wasted a lot of time. Time I will never get back! I want to be successful, wealthy, married, kids and travel the world! If I’m going to have kids I need to do it ASAP as I just turned 40!
I know a lot of people that come from decent well rounded households… they all seem so calm, composed, and advantaged… it takes grit for me to stay on top of my life… and I know a few others with grit in my life.
I’m like @Jonnybegood I think love in life is a healthier aspiration that just wealth straight up. To be alone with all that financial power isn’t something I’d find satisfying.
However, love is something that requires caterance… and that require some degree of success.
