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I Am In Denial

I'm seriously in denial of my problems. I was venting to my friend and it was especially evident

The thing is even if I do realize I'm in denial I still think that way and I can't really let go of that way of thinking, does anyone have any advice? I don't even really know what I'm in denial of I'm just in denial

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CheshireCatalyst · 41-45, M

This way you're feeling is a huge problem in modern society, but the powers that be, the scientific community, the media...none of them have noticed it yet.

We're all feeling this way Pixels. Something is missing in our lives, and we hate ourselves for feeling that way because we know we have it so good. And yet the feeling remains.

You're not alone, you're in a crowd of millions of the disaffected who don't even know what we want to be different, but we know something isn't right.

Prescription of anti-depressants is at an all time high in developed nations, the highest cause of death for men under 50 in the UK is suicide, we're all lost in a world that we feel like we don't belong in. The more we talk about it, the sooner we'll all figure it out, so please keep talking x

doneandgone

Well after reading your texts...I will take a guess...it sounds to me like your missing something..you dont sound filled even though you say you have the normal things people want...So whats missing? ...thats what i would ask myself if i was you....why are you not filled?..why are you bored? ....i think sometimes the reason we vent is because we just want our thoughts and feelings to be heard and validated by someone ..not for someone to feel sorry for us but to connect and be understood..maybe by someone who will understand exactly what we are feeling at that very moment...just my immediate thoughts..hope it helps..hugs,Margaux

StrawberryPixels · F

Thanks! You're spot on I think that is how I'm feeling. I'll probably keep denying that thing that's missing but admitting you have a problem is the first step XD. Thanks for understanding and helping me to sort this out I think I came to around the same conclusion but hearing it validated really does help me to accept it

doneandgone

Well reading all of that gives me more to say ......sounds like FEAR of love, commitment and abandonment...i use to do that without even knowing it when i was young. It's a protective mechanism in my opinion...however you know the end result feelings if you don't try......emptiness,boredom, (possible) loneliness...hence unfulfilled and no real connection...just a guess.

SW-User

Since you recognized that you are possibly in denial already, let's be honest then... What are you in denial about?
Do not fear the be judged or to judge yourself, just be honest.
Because if can't find the problem, then the only thing I'd say is that maybe you are paranoid (no offense)

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SW-User

Thanks for being honest. Then maybe what makes you feel unhappy is the fact that you are not in a relationship, and it's totally normal and even though it is not as bad as not having what to eat, it's still a problem to you because it bothers you and makes you sad. I'm probably not the best person to give you advice on the matter but I should say that fearing the end of a relationship to the point of not even staring it is actually worse than actually ending a relationship. I think you should try to get over this fear of yours

StrawberryPixels · F

Thanks so much for talking to me about it! I don't think I would've truly faced it without being able to talk about it like this. You're right this fear is more damaging than I was willing to accept and now that I've identified it I think I'm going to look into ways I can get past it. Thank you so much

SW-User

You're welcome, I'm glad this conversation could help

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