Is it normal to regret past mistakes?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes, it’s normal to regret past mistakes. Regret is part of learning, though replaying the same moment endlessly can wear you down.
Yes. Most people look back and wish they’d handled something differently; regret is often your brain connecting the dots between what you did and what you value now. It can even help you make a different choice next time.
The tricky part is when regret turns into an endless replay or keeps you from moving forward. If there’s something useful to do—apologize, make amends, or learn a lesson—do that if you can. Then try to let the past be information, not a life sentence.