I feel that being constantly reminded about the Troubles is a big factor in the mental health crisis here, as you say.

I was born the same year that the GFA was signed. I guess we were meant to be the generation that led NI into a prosperous peace, but we aren't - we hear about the troubles constantly, we hear about people who were shot and blown up, all the atrocities etc. I get it, it was a huge part of our history and we must learn lessons from it and never let it be forgotten. But as someone who never experienced it, I can only listen to so much before I become jaded. I want to see Northern Ireland progress and become an amazing country, and not get dragged into other people's fights and prejudices that weren't put to rest by the GFA.

It just feels like my generation is forgotten. We have all the typical problems like debt, not affording housing etc., but hardly anyone gives a shit because everyone is looking back at the past.

This turned a bit ranty and perhaps a bit melodramatic. But then again, I have considered suicide to an unhealthy degree to escape this shithole.