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I genuinely hope things turn around for you. The smiling thing actually does work IMO.
It may sound dumb, but I try to start every day smiling. People that I work with say "You're always so happy!" which is usually true but even on days that aren't that great I try to smile which, in turn, makes those around me lighten up and smile and that makes the environment a lot more pleasant.
Suicide is a tough subject to touch on and one I'm not "qualified" to give advice on. I've been where you're at, a moment or place where nothing seemed to matter and I didn't want to deal with anything. Riding that wave out is the only thing I've done and I thankfully have lots of good memories, made unexpected friends, and overall am happier despite still feeling the lows at times.
Not sure what coping mechanisms you might have or what support is available to you personally / medically but you should address it so it doesn't become something that feels "all encompassing 24/7".
If I were anywhere near you I'd sit down for a beer or whatever and bullshit.
Maybe I'll give the smiling thing a go. Couldn't hurt. I do try to laugh and joke at work, but the environment in general isn't great right now. We are all striking because of inflation, and everyone is scared of price increases.
If it makes you feel better we are all fucked
just some people haven’t realized it yet
It sounds like all of your basic needs are being met. You have nothing to be unhappy about tbh. Sounds like you are looking for a fantasy life out of the movies.
With respect to both, am I the only one who sees this as a problem?
My partner and my mother are the same. They work their arses off for bugger all, with no work life balance, no rewards aside from surviving, and are miserable, but it's okay because we're not dying?
Why is it so accepted for people to settle into unhappy lives?
A happy, contented life should be what everyone strives for, not just to be used up by society and spat out when dead.