How do you keep living when you're already dead inside?

This has got to be the most difficult question I've had to answer so far in my time as a student counselor. 😢

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AvGeek · 31-35, M

Yes it must be difficult to get youth already discouraged with life at such a young age to stick it out and believe that if engaged, life changes more often than not for the better largely based on attitude and outlook.

How do you yourself keep from getting discouraged?

WakeMeInADifferentReality · F

as cliche as it sounds, i like seeing my counselees smile and laugh towards the end of the counseling session. i get the "aw yes! there's still hope this is awesome yay!" kinda vibe lol😆

i was able to get the one who asked this question smile so yay! accomplishment!