Tomorrow I turn 17, is it normal to feel like this? 😔

Question

Tomorrow I turn 17! And am not happy, I feel like for 17 years on this earth, and am still dumb! 😔
I think i know a lot but I feel like I don't know anything! I just wanted to be a living human hard drive in the field of IT, I wanted to be the best! I wanted to change the world some how!
At 17 I haven't changed the life of a single soul! I don't know enough! and that makes me feel bad!
should I be feeling like this? 😔

Answer 1

Honestly it's common to feel overwhelmed like that over your life. Don't let it ruin your birthday though.

I'm not that much older really and I sometimes feel the same way. I'm pretty dang good at programming, but sometimes I lack in areas like advanced calculus - and sometimes it frustrates me when I don't grasp those concepts that others seem to easily get around me here on campus (super annoying). I mean I won't be working in those fields in programming all that much, but I feel as though I'm supposed to understand that 100%. All I do on a day to day basis is study and make programs for assignments, not very exciting in terms of accomplishment. But it gradually prepares me for my future job.

As long as I don't give up, I'll eventually get into a position where I feel like I'm doing something.

So because I don't give up, you're not allowed to either!

I promise you that no programmer or person here doesn't feel that way at least at some point in their life. If they say otherwise, they're in complete denial.

I don't really wanna keep ranting because it'll be all very cliche or something. X.x

Answer 2

At least you are not part of those people in your age group who die for cool selfie sht (Quoting @UniQ on Discord). You are 17, your responsibility is to get an education and change yourself, before thinking about changing the lives of others. Contrary to sugar-coated advices, it is not OK to feel or be dumb. Set a reasonable target and try to learn something new everyday in order to progress closer towards your goal.

Answer 3

no!
be happy keep learning and some day you will help people!

Answer 4

Thanks Bro @Chirag Rawal

Answer 5

thanks @Sapphire
I wasn't planning on giving up anytime soon! 😊
According to Elen Mush, for me to give up, I'd either have to be dead, or complete incapacitated! 😊

Answer 6

Go out! In some countries, with 17 you're allowed to drink, Get drunk with friends, girls and enjoy. Even a human hard driveneeds a restart once in a while. Bithday is always a good occasion.

Answer 7

Thanks Guys, Honestly! I am feeling so down!
I practically just locked myself in my room and was just feeling bad! so I though I'd talk to the people in the community I really like! You guys are awesome, I respect you all! 🙏

Answer 8

You haven't changed anyone's life at 17. That's not bad in any way, as a matter of fact, it's good.

At 17, you gotta develop yourself to your limits. Then change others.

And don't feel bad.

Answer 9

thanks @Sapphire
I wasn't planning on giving up anytime soon! 😊
According to Elen Mush, for me to give up, I'd either have to be dead, or complete incapacitated! 😊

Answer 10

@David Ajaba Happy Birthday Bro..

Answer 11

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