Stagnation

People keep telling me it’s okay to take this long to get better, that I’m doing well. I don’t feel like I’m doing well. I’m not going anywhere I want to with my life. I’m afraid I’m a lazy loser with no prospects. I used to be so alive. I used to be so good at academics. I feel like I’m going as fast as I can, and getting no where. I feel so rushed to get better by the same people saying I’m ok to take this long. I can’t get better in this environment. I’m just festering.