At what age did you feel most unhappy and discontented? (physically, alcoholism)

[cebuan]

During the course of your life, how old were you when you felt most unhappy and discontented with your life?

[Sand&Salt]

Right now. Though I am loving retirement, the deteriorating physical issues are so discouraging. Age 62.

[Erratikmind]

I was in my late 20s. Had everything that should have made most people happy and content. However, I was not content with being a passenger nor the driver of a bus, in a manner of speaking. Fortunately, I was able to have the opportunity to purchased my own bus and one thing lead to another. This in itself had/has its own set of issues, but I have enjoyed all of the challenges.

[dothetwist]

I am basically an optimist, even when faced with tough times. But my teenage years weren't as much fun due to family issues (alcoholism, abuse).

I have learned not to look backwards, keep plugging away. Stay busy both mentally and physically.

[westegg]

Only in retrospect do I consider my early 20s problematic, since I might have made better decisions careerwise. However, overall not complaining!

[funisart]

I’ve never really been discontented with my life. The most unhappy I have been was in my mid 50’s while helping to take care of my dying father. But that was understandable sadness. Very happy right now. Retirement is fun.

[Hefe]

My late 40's choice was due to a disastrous relationship that ended & because of this becoming unemployed/underemployed for about 4+ years where I lost everything & started my life over again with nothing in a new city at age 45. Thank God I didn't develop a health problem then or I would be sunk today.

[TNSLPPTSO13]

For the past 5 years or so...
Financial,health,social, and emotional issues...And very little I can comfortably or physically do at the moment to rectify some of those issues.
I'm 61 and frankly I don't think I wanna see the rest of my life if it keeps going in the path is going now...and no...I'm not really suicidal(yet)

[NYgal1542]

A lot of my life has been unhappy, can't pinpoint it to a 5-year slot.

But I can happily say that at 75 I am the happiest I have ever been. Peace, serenity, self-knowledge, all are contributing factors. The fact I do not depend on another person to make me happy is significant, I think.

[animalcrazy]

I would have to say 15-20 because I was trapped at home with two abusive alcoholic parents. Actually there should have been a 10-20 range. I made me escape before my 20th birthday. Most of my life has been happy and I found moments of happiness that I had created for myself even living in that hell. I guess I'm just a happy person by nature.