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Ignoring their physical and mental health in their 20s has proven to be a regretful call for a 32-year-old professional, who now shared the consequences of the compromised lifestyle they were once okay

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with. In a post shared on Reddit, this individual revealed how a bad sleep routine, skipped meals and prolonged sitting for work in a bad posture are all habits that are now coming back to haunt them in their early 30s.

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“I’m 32 and my body has started sending me bills for my 20s. Nobody warned me this would happen,” the person wrote. “Thought I was being clever in my 20s. Sleeping 5 hours and functioning fine. Sitting on the bed with a laptop for 10-hour stretches.”

“Skipping meals and surviving on Maggi during deadline weeks. Working out with terrible form because who needs a trainer? Ignoring that small back twinge because it goes away on its own, right?. Now I’m 32, and the invoices have arrived.”

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Recurring Bills From Past Habits

As the post continued, individuals revealed they’ve been facing recurring lower back pain and a neck issue that pops up whenever they turn too fast. The 32-year-old also detailed having to overcome shoulder aches and knee problems amid their early career physical burnout.

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“The frustrating part is I can’t point to one specific injury or incident. It’s accumulated damage from years of treating my body like it was disposable. Every night I slept in a bad position, every hour I sat hunched over, every time I lifted something wrong, it was all being recorded somewhere and now the balance is due,” the person wrote.

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‘My Father Is 61 And Has Fewer Complaints’

The individual compared their existing state with their father, aged 61, who managed to balance his work life with a decent physical fitness routine and today reaps the rewards.

In a reflection of the modern corporate hustle, the individual noted: “My father is 61 and has fewer complaints than me. He walked everywhere, did physical work, slept on hard surfaces, never sat in one position for 8 hours staring at a screen. Different generation, different wear patterns, I guess.”

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The individual said they were forced to approach a physio after prolonged physical discomfort and daily struggles, where the trainer told them they were “his most common patient profile.”

The post raised a warning for young professionals to not ignore their physical and mental well-being in the pursuit of climbing up the career ladder or be ready to face the brunt of their compromised lifestyles later on.

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32-Year-Old Shares Cost Of Early Career Burnout: ‘My Dad Is Fitter Than Me Right Now’

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