I Feel Suicidal Over Lost Years—Am I Overreacting?

I’m 28 and graduated with an electrical engineering degree in February 2025 from a federal university. I’m still waiting for my NYSC posting. I come from a well-off family. My dad runs a painting business for expatriate companies. I started freelancing on Fiverr at 16 and earned weekly in dollars writing for clients. When I entered university in 2017, I stopped freelancing. I focused entirely on academics after failing my first year in 2016 and reapplying. I spent all my time studying and learned no extra skills. Now in January 2026, I practice digital marketing and JavaScript eight hours a day. I run paid ads, build landing pages, and implement GTM tracking. I have no money problems, but I feel depressed over wasted potential. I’ve lost about 12 years and sometimes want to end it all. Am I overreacting? Please be honest—I don’t want empty reassurance.

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