Is it normal to feel like a failure?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes, it’s normal to feel like a failure sometimes, especially when you’re stressed, disappointed, or comparing yourself with other people. The feeling can be intense, but it isn’t proof that you actually are one.
Lots of people have moments when a setback, unfinished goal, or rough stretch makes them judge their whole self by one part of their life. It’s easy to treat “I failed at this” as “I am a failure”—but those are very different things.
You don’t have to force yourself to feel positive. Try to name what specifically feels wrong, and give yourself the same fairness you’d offer a friend in the same situation. If this feeling sticks around or makes everyday life hard, talking it through with someone you trust can help.