I have a really unhealthy relationship with my debt, in that it causes me legitimate stress on the daily and almost consumes me. Has anyone experienced this feeling before?

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Ooof. Yes. Especially when I had way more than I do now. I don't think it should be taking over your life, but it's also something I think we should all be working to reduce as quickly as possible for our peace of mind and happiness. I think this feeling won't really go away until the debt does. Is that too pessimistic??? It's def not meant to be!

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I just can't imagine feeling this way for like 10 more years. Damn...

Yes. I have no advice for you. You’re not alone.

Thanks for standing in solidarity

I have worried about my debts forever. I can tell you, when you are younger and you believe you have your whole life to catch up— handle it and the causes why you are there ASAP. DO NOT LIVE THERE! Life moves pretty fast. At almost 66, I feel it ticking away and I am still on a treadmill trying to catch up. ( Even with an MBA!) it’s not worth it!

Yep I am right there with you on that. It just looms over me like this black cloud and I can't seem to ever shake it.

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