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leftfordead2

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I'm 26 this year. Lately I find that I am getting very disconnected and disinterested in the things that used to matter to me. For one, I used to take great pride in the work I do but now I do not even care whether my work is up to par. I guess I got tired of worrying every single time I submitted my work whether it was good or need improvements. I would get disappointed if my supervisor returned the work with a few questions but would be very happy when he returned it approved without asking anything. Few weeks ago I suddenly thought to myself why am I living here? Everyday is the same mundane life. I tried exercising to help take my mind off things but at the back of my mind this question is always there.

 

I have few friends and I have been finding excuses not to meet them lately because I do not have the motivation to socialize.

 

I guess my question is, is this a normal phase I am going through and for anyone in a similar circumstance, how did u cope with it?

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I don't think life is meaningless but I am still searching for my purpose here. I am depressed too at the moment, but at the same time, am using my depression as a fuel to better my life.

 

It's hard to explain, but basically, that pain you feel, that emptiness that stings you day after day -- you tell yourself you never want to feel those things again and you gain the motivation to change the things that cause you such pain.

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I'm 26 this year. Lately I find that I am getting very disconnected and disinterested in the things that used to matter to me. For one, I used to take great pride in the work I do but now I do not even care whether my work is up to par. I guess I got tired of worrying every single time I submitted my work whether it was good or need improvements. I would get disappointed if my supervisor returned the work with a few questions but would be very happy when he returned it approved without asking anything. Few weeks ago I suddenly thought to myself why am I living here? Everyday is the same mundane life. I tried exercising to help take my mind off things but at the back of my mind this question is always there.

 

I have few friends and I have been finding excuses not to meet them lately because I do not have the motivation to socialize.

 

I guess my question is, is this a normal phase I am going through and for anyone in a similar circumstance, how did u cope with it?

 

Oh its most certainly possible to be down at the moment. Your human. Well all go through stages, with the happier moments and the sad tough times too. No one on this earth has it perfect. They may say and think they do, but thats far from the truth. Perhaps this is a good time for a little soul searching. By figuring out who you are often will help to get you back on track. Give it a try. Its ok to be down. You just need a plan to get back up and dust yourself off. My best to you.

 

Mea:)

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I dont believe we have any purpose. Any reason that anyone comes up with as a purpose, is simply saying that just as positive reinforcement. Humans are nothing different than any other species or life form on this planet. But we like to "think" we are special. We like to think we have a meaning. Its engrained into our subconscious that we have a calling, that we are destined for this or that. But there is no proof of any of it.

 

If I survive a bad car accident this year, and then save someone from a burning house next year....people will say..."oh god saved him from that car accident so he could save that person in the fire".

 

But that is total BS. Its all speculation. Its all coincidence. Comments like that are always 20/20 hindsight....so it always fits, and people will always believe it.

 

People like to believe in that sort of stuff, because it gives them a reason and a will to live. They dont want to think that theres no meaning. Its dark and lonely when you think that way. But I think about it daily. We are nothing more than a life form that has evolved on a big rock orbiting around a star. The same as bacteria that will form on an apple if you leave it out the counter long enough.

 

I think the only thing I am looking forward to in life is the coming total solar eclipse in 2017. I'm hoping I live long enough to see that. If you've never seen one....it is truly a once in a lifetime experience. If you know the odds and how rare it is....you will enjoy it even more. Because the relationship between our moon, our planet, and our sun is like no other in the solar system. Our sun is 400 times the diameter of our moon, but by a stroke of luck....its also 400 times away from our planet. Which means from our vantage point....the sun and moon are practically identical in size. Allowing a total eclipse to be seen.

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I guess my question is, is this a normal phase I am going through and for anyone in a similar circumstance, how did u cope with it?

 

Start taking more risks. Go for broke. That's how I dealt with it.

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I guess my question is, is this a normal phase I am going through and for anyone in a similar circumstance, how did u cope with it?

 

"Meaning" is totally subjective. Many people get married and have children in order to provide "meaning" to their lives. Their existence becomes important because the lives of their children depend upon it. I suppose others find kids cute and look at it from that perspective. I digress.

 

In terms of coping with a lack of meaning? I suppose there are two ways to go about it. One, find new things in life that you enjoy. Enjoyment brings happiness. The activities become meaningful because they bring you happiness. Two, work on the zen-notion of finding happiness in the moment.

 

Personally, I try to use a combination of both. I enjoy playing guitar and running, so I do those things when I have time. Also, I hope to be in a place to give and receive love with a romantic partner someday. At the time same, I understand that my body will not allow me to always play guitar or run, and that relationships aren't permanent, so I try to find happiness (and thus meaning) in the little things.

 

Whatever you do, don't mask the emotion with drugs. That won't lead anywhere.

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