I think I am giving up on my goals, hope, purpose in life, aim...?

Question

For the past few months I have been extremely lazy. I feel like doing nothing. All the things I want in life does not make any sense - not worth making any sense. I am not exactly lost or depressed. But simply can't make any sense out of what I am doing. I feel like going somewhere far and isolated, and live alone only doing things I like- away from people, civilization, society...

Answer 1

Seems like you've traveled a long way in reaching your goals but you still have a long way to go. Now would be the time to stop and just take a moment to look over what you've done. Share your previous success with a friend. Even if you don't feel like it's much. Just share it anyway.

From there you keep walking. I'm not saying not to get yourself a break. I'm just saying that is really important to reflect on what you've done and not only on where your going. Maybe you can take a trip and reflect a bit while you are there.

Answer 2

OK, I'm going to assume that you're old enough to do that, and that you have some money socked away to get you by.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to be alone, for a while. We get burnt-out, stressed-out, and just plain sick and tired of our surroundings sometimes. I have gone on a few vacations absolutely alone--but I had the money to go, and the place I was going to stay at reserved.

It was good for me. I got a lot of writing done, I had peace and quiet, and I was in a small motel in the country. I would go to the library and for food, and some days to the beach--alone.

When I came back home, I felt much better about everything. I NEEDED that time to myself, and it made me feel better about me. Maybe you need the same, just work out some sort of plan before you take off. I wish you a good, relaxing time. Go somewhere where it's a good time of year to be outdoors--fresh air and walking are good for you--physically and mentally. :)

Answer 3

So give that a try...

Life is a series of experiences, so go have them.

And if you can't have exactly that one right now, try to approximate it - maybe get away for half a day at a time. Make the most of it. Go somewhere nobody else goes, and when you get there do something you don't normally do.

It's all about the experiences brother... and it sounds to me like you're just a bit tired of the ones you've been having (over and over?) lately.

Best of luck.

Answer 4

if i werer u i would take a weekend or a week just to yourself. just relax and take a breathe of fresh air away from everything. and honestly even though u dont think ur depressed u might b.. try getting on a low dose of anti depressants. things can spin out of control very quickly w/ depression. mayb find a peaceful hobby like yoga (chessy kinda) horse back riding, fishing, watever ur into... wish u luck.. i have been there a few times

Answer 5

Ron, you are depressed. Go to your doctor and have a check up to ascertain that it is not something physical. If your check up is OK, tell your doctor exactly what you have said here. He can either prescribe something that will give you back your zest for life, or refer you to someone who can assess your situation.

In any event, please understand that depression can be mild, and it can get worse. Please make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.

Answer 6

Every living, breathing, thinking human being on the planet feels that at some point. It's existentialism at its most basic.

Answer 7

Depressed people like to isolate and incounter similar issues that you describe. You should research depression.

Answer 8

There is an empty spot in everyone's heart that is the shape/size of God, and without Him we always feel like we are missing something.