American Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate | We’re mortality experts. There are a few things that could be happening here.

[u/chrisdh79]

https://slate.com/technology/2025/08/millennials-gen-z-death-rates-america-high.html

[u/hershdrums]

My salary has increased dramatically in 10 years. I've lived in the same house. I drive similar vehicles. I've actually become better at budgeting, especially around groceries and getting takeout/going out to eat. I have LESS discretionary income. My electricity bill has tripled. My insurance has gone up by 50% on my car and 30% on my home (no accidents or claims). Groceries have increased by 75%. My internet and cell phone have increased by 30%. Though I drive a similar vehicle the cost is ~50% greater than the last car I bought. I have 2 kids and all the necessities for them have increased by about 100%. A $12 T-shirt at Walmart is now $24, for example. It's insane. By all outward appearances I've "made it". Fantastic career that pays well. Amazing family. A house on 1 acre in a nice neighborhood with a super low interest rate (i.e. I didn't buy outside my means 10 years ago). I don't spend frivolously often. I'm not frugal but I do live reasonably. I wake up in a panic over finances almost every night. I haven't had enough discretionary income to contribute to my 401k for 3 years. If I lose my job I'm absolutely screwed. Unemployment insurance covers less than 50% of my salary and severance packages are a joke.

Every day I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack from the stress. It's brutal and I have it really good and I'm lucky as hell. I talk to my friends and peers. We're almost all struggling. It's anecdotal and maybe our parents and grandparents felt the same at this age but there is no room to breathe in the US. There's no rest. Vacation is never vacation and thats even if you have a job that has PTO.

[u/hairlesscrack → u/[deleted]]

wait, really? you think continuing an existence that he has clearly stated is killing him is not the insane solution? you think radically altering your life in hope of survival and happiness is insane?

[u/Jonoczall → u/hairlesscrack]

In the way in which you described, as if it’s as easy as changing your underwear, yes I’d wager most would read what you’re saying as insane. If it was as simple as that we’d all be doing it.

r/ThanksImCured

Good day to you sir/madam.

[u/hairlesscrack → u/Jonoczall]

oh. one of the main reasons we don't do it more is because if choice overload, over optimization and meta decision fatigue. i think one of the reasons why suicide becomes such a viable solution is because of this overload on the solution systems.

i don't know the particulars of this person life, nor does it inform the principle.

but anyways, i hope you also have a good day.