I'm alive so why do I feel dead?

Answer 1

Hope I don't misread your feelings! So here goes, I've been in the situation where I lost my wife(divorce), separated from my kids, lost any pride I had in myself and went through the next 10 years plodding along, getting up, eating, going to work, coming home, eating, sleeping; add to that I was made redundant, yet another reason to think everything was against me! I was going through life without any aim, without any drive to do anything, and there where Many,Many times I disappeared down that bottomless pit of self hate/pity/loathing, convincing myself I couldn't do anything, so much so, I started avoiding any situation that I might fail in. I felt dead. At the lowest point I called the Samaritans, made appointments to see my doctor, got on anti-depressants, saw a therapist, and gradually I started to realise that I had done something different, I had started to break the mould. I got some books("Who moved my cheese" by Dr Spencer Johnson & also a cognitive therapy book), opened up to family members. I gained enough confidence to learn to drive, draft a good CV, and get a new job. I then started an evening course in pottery, found I could talk to strangers-face to face.
Don't ever loose pride in the skills you have developed since birth, you've done many amazing things.With a fresh approach, a bit of help and the desire to feel alive again, you will succeed.
Kindest regards, Dave.

Answer 2

u r alive very much alive
we live at different levels
1)the body
2)the mind
3)the heart
4)the soul
what is feeling dead is the body maybe becuz u r tired
may be yr mind feels dead as things dont seem to be going the way u wish
may be ur emotions too not being reciprocated
find out why u feel dead
at what level 1,2,3
just observe
u l find u r getting fine in no time at all

Par 4 the soull never dies

Answer 3

Maybe because you need to redefine alive and dead. We all have our days when we feel that we are over looked and unwanted, but those days pass like the clouds (everyday). You are alive and you have to be the one to make the best of every situation that's comes your way even if it is unfavorable. Keep your head up and find out where you want to go in life. Then live it to the fullest.

Answer 4

Perhaps because you have to excite yourself more! You feel mentally dead because you probably do alot of quiet stuff. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I need some quiet in my life too, but when it gets too quiet, I need to party!!! Hang with some friends, go to an amusement park! Get thrilled!!! Go spy on ur worst enemy and egg them! nah, that's mean, just get up and do something crazy. You'll feel alive again! Go primal! (ok maybe I just got a lil' carryed away, sorry >whew<)

Answer 5

I agree fully with david R. Are you bored? Do you have any thing challenging you?? Personally if you have any other symptoms lack of sleep, eating less/more, not speaking to family/friends see your doctor please. I've been there I ignored everything and everybody I was justting getting by this was not good for me as i have 3 kids all under 5. I got help and i think you need to. Most of all you do have self respect or you wouldn't be on here talking about your problem.

Answer 6

What are the things that make you feel alive? leave the computer for a minute and do something else, locate a long lost friend y give him/her a call, try a new and exotic recipe. Look at me, I can hardly write in English, but I try. Give life a try... it´s worth it.

Answer 7

You know when you are depressed so much, or for so long, its normal to feel dead. .. thats because you haven't spend time doing the things you love, and have always enjoyed. depression has not allowed you too. theres lots of medications you can take for a few days or weeks that will help you girl! you should try talking to a doctor. give yourself that chance to be yourself again! and be happy. we only live once so lets enjoy! be happy and try to be very positive. hope you feel better soon! and do everything you can to cure yourself. also try www.webmd.com and search for stress or depression for tips. good luck!

Answer 8

Hi, we are made to be in relationship with each other and at times we can feel empty inside when that need goes unfulfilled/unmet...we are always looking and needing to be loved whether it's boyfriend/girlfriend... mother/daughter... father/son or just friends...everyone has an inbuilt need or desire to give and receive love...just to know there is someone who really cares for us...i don't know if this is what's happening with you...sometimes we get to a place in our lives when we feel there must be more than this and we start searching for something...it can be why were here...what do i want my life to be like...sometimes we start asking deep and meaningful questions....if any of this is helpful just keep searching.....take time to ask yourself what it is YOU want...i agree with Highlander but look what Dave R has done with his life....well done Dave..............

Answer 9

Because you're looking inward, instead of outward at the world and realising... how lucky you are to smell, feel, touch, hear, see, and be afforded time to know it... take the blinkers off and use the six senses that you own... the sixth one will afford the answer of feeling filled with life!

Answer 10

You are suffering from depression.

Go to the doctor.

You should eat healthy, get good excersise and sleep well.

I cannot emphasise this enough.

Get into the light during the day and stay of drink and drugs.

But see a doctor.