Ask HN: How did you deal with your last existential crisis?

I just turned 28 today. I've been through a lot in my life and made the most of it. I didn't become the world-changing maverick I thought I could at 17 but I also didn't die of a drug overdose either. I'm at 8 months without a drop of alcohol and since then I've also let go of weed, cigarettes, and meat.

I could get long-winded and bore you with a self-indulging pity party but I'd rather listen and learn today. I know this is HACKER NEWS but there are a lot of people here who have lived a lot of life and have wisdom to share.