Dear Teo Desin:

Having to decide what to study, and considering moving to a different city (if you chose medicine)  was such an extremely stressful emotional experience for you, so overwhelming, that you found yourself in “a state of depersonalization/ derealization“.

“Three years have passed since then but I still feel that i made the ‘wrong’ choice.“- three years have passed and you are still experiencing an elevated stress level

“So what are your thoughts on overcoming big life regrets and how one can become again the ‘Protagonist’ of his life if he feels the choice he made rendered him an ‘Extra‘”-  experiencing life as the central character in your life  vs being on the sidelines of your life, an extra character, requires first that you lower your stress level and keep it manageable. Having a daily routine and structure in your daily life is part of it. Aerobic daily exercise is very helpful. Online guided meditations and other Mindfulness practices can help a lot. So can quality psychotherapy.

I hope to receive your response to my reply and hope to communicate with you further.

anita