24-Year-Old Biotech Graduate Contemplates Suicide Over Isolation
A 24-year-old biotechnology graduate in Spain considers suicide due to loneliness and lack of direction, sparking debate on mental health.
English · Original discussion in Spanish · Published
At 24, with a degree but no path: the silent crisis of young adults
A 24-year-old man, recently graduated in Biotechnology, describes his life as that of a mere spectator: no friends, no partner, no direction. His testimony, published on an anonymous forum, has generated more than 125 replies over nine months. The story is as common as it is disturbing: a flawless academic record, but a non-existent social network; a career with prospects, but a sense of failure that leads him to contemplate suicide.
The profile of disillusionment
The protagonist recounts a normal childhood, with friends and good grades, until he suffers bullying at age 12. That turning point leads to a lonely adolescence, with anxiety causing vomiting before school. At university, he fails several degrees before finishing Biotechnology, a choice he now considers a mistake: “If I had studied Medicine or Engineering, my future would already be secured.” Some analyses suggest the problem is not the degree, but a lack of social skills and self-esteem. Others point out that, at 24 with a European passport, opportunities are enormous, but the individual’s perception nullifies them.
Two currents: clinical support versus personal drive
Part of the responses insist on the need for professional help: “You need a psychiatrist to prescribe medication,” “Go to the doctor and tell them what is happening.” Resources such as phone number 024 (suicide prevention) are mentioned, along with an 8-week plan to reconnect with oneself, which includes a “crisis box” with emergency contacts and calming activities. In contrast, another current argues that change must come from within: “Start reading, change your attitude,” “Go work as a laborer on a construction site to see what real life is like.” Some even question the veracity of the account, noting that a 24-year-old should not remember MSN Messenger from their childhood.
The data that matters
The thread provides some concrete figures: an annual salary of €70,000–€80,000 is possible in Madrid for an experienced IT professional; a newly qualified biotechnologist can expect around €1,500 per month. Emigrating to Switzerland is also mentioned, where the pharmaceutical sector offers good conditions. However, the author of the testimony does not seem to consider these alternatives: his gaze is fixed on the present, on a reality he perceives as stagnant.
The unanswered question
Whether the solution is medical, emotional, or social, the debate does not resolve it. What is clear is that the feeling of being a spectator is not exclusive to this young man: many others recognize themselves in his story. The difference lies in what one does with that void. As one comment says: “You are 24 years old and have a treasure many would want. Don’t waste it.” But for someone who sees no way out, that treasure seems invisible.
Related debates on the forum
A 24-year-old man, recently graduated in Biotechnology, describes his life as that of a mere spectator: no friends, no partner, no direction. His testimony, published on an anonymous forum, has generated more than 125 replies over nine months. The story is as common as it is disturbing: a flawless academic record, but a non-existent social network; a career with prospects, but a sense of failure that leads him to contemplate suicide.
The profile of disillusionment
The protagonist recounts a normal childhood, with friends and good grades, until he suffers bullying at age 12. That turning point leads to a lonely adolescence, with anxiety causing vomiting before school. At university, he fails several degrees before finishing Biotechnology, a choice he now considers a mistake: “If I had studied Medicine or Engineering, my future would already be secured.” Some analyses suggest the problem is not the degree, but a lack of social skills and self-esteem. Others point out that, at 24 with a European passport, opportunities are enormous, but the individual’s perception nullifies them.
Two currents: clinical support versus personal drive
Part of the responses insist on the need for professional help: “You need a psychiatrist to prescribe medication,” “Go to the doctor and tell them what is happening.” Resources such as phone number 024 (suicide prevention) are mentioned, along with an 8-week plan to reconnect with oneself, which includes a “crisis box” with emergency contacts and calming activities. In contrast, another current argues that change must come from within: “Start reading, change your attitude,” “Go work as a laborer on a construction site to see what real life is like.” Some even question the veracity of the account, noting that a 24-year-old should not remember MSN Messenger from their childhood.
The data that matters
The thread provides some concrete figures: an annual salary of €70,000–€80,000 is possible in Madrid for an experienced IT professional; a newly qualified biotechnologist can expect around €1,500 per month. Emigrating to Switzerland is also mentioned, where the pharmaceutical sector offers good conditions. However, the author of the testimony does not seem to consider these alternatives: his gaze is fixed on the present, on a reality he perceives as stagnant.
The unanswered question
Whether the solution is medical, emotional, or social, the debate does not resolve it. What is clear is that the feeling of being a spectator is not exclusive to this young man: many others recognize themselves in his story. The difference lies in what one does with that void. As one comment says: “You are 24 years old and have a treasure many would want. Don’t waste it.” But for someone who sees no way out, that treasure seems invisible.
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