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I am dead inside
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Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
That gets easier to deal with the older you get.
Why cant life just go well and fucking normally for once ay. Everytime its dissapointment after another.
I work hard and try to do my best but it seems like it never works out in the end
With wisdom comes...fortitude
Ere'thing gonna be fine!
Saiyan-Rox
Member
I feel ya brother I really do
Major Insano
Member
You're not alone
Nocty
Currently Steaming
go out in nature man. Whenever I feel like this I grab my camping shit, drive out into the middle of fucking nowhere and spend a couple days living in nature, listening to the wildlife, eating from a hand made fire. That is what life is about. You'll feel better. All of the social construct shit is irrelivant, we all go back to the dirt one day. Enjoy the fuckin sun on your face while you got it
darkonaut
Neo Member
same, and also a 33yo male: the demographic whose temper tantrums are least socially acceptable
ReBurn
Gold Member
If you got pants you're better off than this guysame, and also a 33yo male: the demographic whose temper tantrums are least socially acceptable
bitbydeath
Member
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Perhaps you need to rethink your perspective of life. ChatGPT says, "
"Rethinking your perspective of life" is really about examining the lens through which you interpret everything—your experiences, your goals, your relationships, and even the small everyday moments.". I read it this morning and it stuck with me. It said, "Time to unf*ck your life.".
"Rethinking your perspective of life" is really about examining the lens through which you interpret everything—your experiences, your goals, your relationships, and even the small everyday moments.". I read it this morning and it stuck with me. It said, "Time to unf*ck your life.".
TommyCronin6969
Member
DreamcastSkies
Gold Member
I recently went through something disappointing with a girl I was fond of. It really deflated me. I'm only sharing my situation to just say I think I have an understanding of how you feel and I know you can't force yourself to get over how you feel. I hope some things start going well for you. I hope some things work out that will benefit your life. I hope some interesting developments reach your life in a positive way.
forsakkenSoul
Member
Nocty
Currently Steaming
Welcome to the same boat most people in the world are in.
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The Fartist
Gold Member
I concur with people in here suggesting going out into nature, but I suggest eating some mushrooms as well while you're out there, bring a sitter with you.
Coconutt
Gold Member
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Same shit here. Everything's really fucked up right now. I don't know what to do.
Why cant life just go well and fucking normally for once ay. Everytime its dissapointment after another.
I work hard and try to do my best but it seems like it never works out in the end
Trogdor1123
Member
I'm feeling awful today too.
I'm pretty sure my boss is trying to find a reason to set me up to be fired. I have put so much into this job, hundreds of hours of overtime over the last year, down to about 40% or 60% of my staff, but I still hit all my deadlines.
Not enough apparently.
The current project was given to me with nearly impossible deadlines, lack of clarity, and when we hit a bump in the road it was made to be 100% my fault. Even though the information that was given to me was from the leadership members.
Their friend just finished their masters (one of my team) and it really really feels like I'm on my way out and to be replaced by them.
I'm the only wage in my house so this really sucks. I could probably get another job fast but it would be at a lower salary which puts the house in a pinch.
As the sole bread winner in my house I feel like I have let my family down so bad, even though I don't think I've done anything wrong.
I'm absolutely crushed today.
I'm pretty sure my boss is trying to find a reason to set me up to be fired. I have put so much into this job, hundreds of hours of overtime over the last year, down to about 40% or 60% of my staff, but I still hit all my deadlines.
Not enough apparently.
The current project was given to me with nearly impossible deadlines, lack of clarity, and when we hit a bump in the road it was made to be 100% my fault. Even though the information that was given to me was from the leadership members.
Their friend just finished their masters (one of my team) and it really really feels like I'm on my way out and to be replaced by them.
I'm the only wage in my house so this really sucks. I could probably get another job fast but it would be at a lower salary which puts the house in a pinch.
As the sole bread winner in my house I feel like I have let my family down so bad, even though I don't think I've done anything wrong.
I'm absolutely crushed today.
DarkShadowXI
Member
Hope things get better for you sooner than later, OP.
Also going through a tough time. You're not alone, man
Also going through a tough time. You're not alone, man
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Resident Cheap Arse
For what it's worth, I've been where you are for the better part of 18 months now and still have an axe hanging over my head.
I've found that not looking too far ahead is important, as it fighting that urge to imagine the ills and wrongs you may face
The quote that I keep in mind that rings true:
Basically, worrying and anticipating problems is just suffering needlessly. If it happens then it happens. Imagining it and anticipating is just doubling up on the pain and often results in worry and paranoia over things that just don't come to pass.
Focus on your work, take pride in what you do so that if something does come to pass you know that you did your job to the best of your ability. It'll push you to keep your skills sharp and your confidence up, and it'll mean that if they did replace you then your replacement and the guy who chose him have a burden on them to justify themselves and their choices in your absence.
Power Pro
Member
I feel you OP...just try to know that you're not alone completely. I'm going through the same thing most of the time. The last 10 years for me have been pretty rough. Something that sort of helps is finding something that brings you joy. Even if it's only temporary, it can help get you through the day. For me it's usually playing a good game, or listening to my favorite music. It doesn't always work if things get really rough, but it can help when things slow down enough.
I wish I could offer better advice, but unfortunately I'm in the same predicament. Sometimes I also just feel so empty inside, like I have no emotions anymore because of how exhausted I am.
I wish I could offer better advice, but unfortunately I'm in the same predicament. Sometimes I also just feel so empty inside, like I have no emotions anymore because of how exhausted I am.
While she's not really my type, as I prefer Japanese women, this sentiment isn't always helpful. Don't get me wrong, I love beautiful women, and I would love to motorboat those titties as much as the next guy. Sometimes though...seeing attractive women is not helpful, because I feel like I'll never find one who likes me. Or even just any woman in general. It can feel like you're so pathetic when you get to my age and feel like no woman will ever want you.
bitbydeath
Member
Best advice I've heard is dance classes.
Great way to meet single women, which is often the hardest part.
And don't you worry, women can feel the exact same way.
-BLITZ-
Member
I've been doing psychotherapy and in august I'm making 2 years. I have found one of the best therapists and it pulled me back up, through a lot of tests, and channeled my time to focus and do other things by improving my stability. In free time I'm doing adult coloring books. I'm so much better now in many ways and I see things clearly with much higher hope. But in order to run, you have to work with yourself and I'm that kind of person who has the will. 
Magister
Member
Then become even more depressed because unlike anime everyone hates you and you have no friends.
Stole that line from moistcritical
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Trilobit
Absolutely Cozy
Been there, done that. You can make all the right choices and do your best and life still finds a way to fudge you over. That's just part of life. All you can do is try to learn from every experience and keep doing your best.
Why cant life just go well and fucking normally for once ay. Everytime its dissapointment after another.
I work hard and try to do my best but it seems like it never works out in the end
Some people manage to build amazing lives and then they suddenly get diagnosed with terminal cancer. There are no guarantees in this life, you just gotta appreciate that you're still alive and breathing.
John Marston
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TheUnicornGuy
Gold Member
You woke up this morning, so there's that. Have you thought about volunteering at a local soup kitchen or the like? It'll get you out of the house, you'll be helping others, and it'll give you some perspective into how bad it could be and maybe you'll be thankful that you're not in their shoes.
Also remember; no matter how bad things get, it could be worse, you could be ginger. Unless you are, in which case at least you don't have to worry about your soul being damned for eternity I guess, yay for silver linings.
Fake edit: that first paragraph sounds kind of harsh, like I'm berating you for not appreciating what you've got. I'm not but I can't think of a different way to phrase it.
Also remember; no matter how bad things get, it could be worse, you could be ginger. Unless you are, in which case at least you don't have to worry about your soul being damned for eternity I guess, yay for silver linings.
Fake edit: that first paragraph sounds kind of harsh, like I'm berating you for not appreciating what you've got. I'm not but I can't think of a different way to phrase it.
MaestroMike
Gold Member
played freaking Mario kart world instead of working on getting my taxes done and now I'm too tired/sleepy 
i feel like a big dummy
i feel like a big dummy
Notorious_Roy
Member
Go watch the Mario Galaxy movie. It's fun. It'll give you a couple of laughs.
John Bilbo
Member
I'm still in bed inside
ForAcademicPurposes
Gold Member
I burn out every 4-5 years in my life due to ADHD.
When it comes to that, I've learned that I need a change of scenery.
When it comes to that, I've learned that I need a change of scenery.
John Bilbo
Member
At least you aren't whoever got these texts
Raik
Neo Member
Having gone through this exact situation twice, I can say it's never easy. However, jobs are replaceable, and often you'll be surprised at how things can work out for the better. When I lost my job as a GM at a local restaurant, I was devastated—food service was all I'd ever done and it was the most money I had ever made at the time—but now I have a job that doesn't even feel like work in comparison. The worst thing you can do is make yourself a prisoner in your own mind constantly worrying about what ifs. Just try and do your best and if it happens, you have nothing to regret.
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DarkShadowXI
Member
Exactly this! I had posted a thread here a few months ago about my wife losing her job and things ended up way better than before (which is what a lot of comments told me could happen).
Here's a weird way I looked at the situation afterwords: if my wife never told me she lost her job and one day told me "hey I started a new job today", I would've had no idea! I went through so much agony for no reason.
I also become a prisoner of my own mind (pretty much daily), but things (usually) really aren't as bad as we think they are. Our brains like to tell lots of stories.