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I've had a two year period where my feelings were dominated by apathy and depression. Nothing appealed to me anymore, friends, going out, video games, programmi
by bkovacev 10y ago
I've had a two year period where my feelings were dominated by apathy and depression. Nothing appealed to me anymore, friends, going out, video games, programming, school, work. Literally nothing. My parents, gf told me they loved me and while I said something back, I did not really feel it or mean it.
Best advice I received was from my dad - in life you have three different types of inner motivation:
* fire and anger are the initial drive - they help you start something
* professionalism and existentialism - they help keep you going
* self-fulfillment - they help you finish
One motive that is inwrought through all these motivators is "sometimes you have to be your own hero". You have to have the fire, you have to have the professionalism, you have to fulfilled. Not others. Step it up, I'm sure you have it in you!
Don't give up, your life has purpose and you are valuable :)
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- Philomath 10y agoYour dad gave you some valuable advise. Great man. I've also been in your exact same situation with family, friends and gf. What helped me the most is having a friend who was going through the same. Sharing your problem with someone that is actually in the same spot makes you stronger.
- bkovacev 10y agoThank you. I'll be sure to mention that to him! :) Exactly - talking with someone who is going or went through the same is invaluable as no one can understand you better than someone who shared the same struggle. It doesn't have to be an advice, but just the fact you are not the only one and not alone is extremely comforting. Plus, the bond it creates lasts for a lifetime and it just takes your friendship to a whole new level. Usually the people you struggle with, you remember for life.