Is it bad to say I’m 20 when I’m really 26?

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I hate hate hate my birthday and from 16-23 those years were taken from me by depression and the older I get the worst I feel. So on my birthday is it bad to just celebrate 20 every year until I feel ok enough to celebrate my actual age?

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I’m sorry you went through that, but you’re literally lying to people.
I had a horrible period of depression and anxiety from 19-24, but I still tell people I’m 30...

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Yes it’s bad. You’re lying to people for one thing but most importantly you’re lying to yourself and dwelling on your past. I would consider going to therapy so you can work through the bad times you went to so you can move on.

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You will never feel ok if you keep denying reality. Come to terms with reality and then work up from there.

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My sister did this and it was so dumb, especially since she had a kid at 20. At 30 she was claiming to be 20 with a 10 year old daughter. She thought it was cute, but it wasn’t. Plus, what’s the plan when you want to date or your friends all celebrate turning 30? You’re suddenly going to age 10 years because you feel left out of that milestone? 
You’re aging. Accept it. Make the best of being 26 and all the amazing opportunities still to come.

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I’m 40 and I feel you. The way I look at it, I’m still 40 and I survived!!  Sure past years weren’t the best, but I’m still here and kickin’... when I turned 30 I felt it bad. When I turned 40 I felt it even worse. Going into 41 in a month looking back at the past does me no favours. Look to the future instead. ❤️

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Plus, if you’re going to lie about an age, at least pretend to be old enough to drink.

Is it bad to say I’m 20 when I’m really 26?

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