Everything in my life is messed up. Motivation works temporarily and I'm not suicidal but feel it's pointless to live like this. What should I do to feel hopeful?
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brightJoy72
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Sep 3, 2016
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A lot of people have many issues every single day that make life seem hopeless. But I put my hand over my heart and I feel it ...I'm alive for a reason. We all are. There is much in life to celebrate every day! Someone once said we can all live as if nothing is a miracle or we can live as if everything is a miracle. I firmly believe in the power of faith and miracles ... Happiness is for everyone not just a handful!
bokchoi
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Sep 3, 2016
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This might not help, but i find that thinking about the vastness of the universe really puts things into perspective. Because, the universe is so big that it has so many places to explore and things to experience. There are so many wild and wonderful things that you could be doing, seeing, hearing.
Anonymous
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Sep 8, 2016
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Talk to someone when you are feeling hopeless. Sometimes talking helps us see why we feel drained and may guide us towards finding a new perspective and a new way of dealing with what brings us down.
AdmirableTree
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Sep 10, 2016
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Think of something that brings you joy and do things that move you closer to that. Complete the sentence "if I do x then I'll feel stable or better". It will take time, but being on the path alone and reminding yourself that you want to have a life worth living will help your forward.
Christy24601
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Sep 16, 2016
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You can try making a list of things that cheer you up and make you feel happy. Writing motivational messages for yourself to read when you feel down can help too. Reward yourself after you've done something you needed to do (like a chore, assignment, ...) and take a moment to congratulate yourself on reaching that goal. When you feel down, read through that list and those messages and do something that makes you feel happy.
TheTripleS719
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Sep 17, 2016
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Remind yourself why you've kept going for so long. If you aren't sure about that, think about who you have in your life who loves you. Even if you feel like there's nobody, give it a chance. They're definitely around.
miraculousPink30
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Sep 17, 2016
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have a goal and do hard work to achieve it. keep yourself busy and help others. it will make you feel good and hopeful
Godlovesus
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Sep 24, 2016
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what is making your life messed up ? Remember that no problem is permanent. A lock never comes without a key. Re think about your problems one by one, Don't be too harsh and judgemental about yourself and do not except a quick remedy or answer to all your problems. Just deal with them one by one. Talk to people who care about you. If you feel no one cares about you or no one is interested to hear your problem then you take help of a professional. I always advice this because sometimes we all need another person to help and guide us better. Deal with your problems one by one. All the best.
HalcyonPhoenix
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Oct 5, 2016
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Right now life might not make sense. Imagine it like you're looking a globe; you can't look at all the countries simultaneously. You can't "see the whole picture" right now. But if you're patient enough to give it some time and broaden your horizon. Give yourself a chance and just live one day at a time using up motivation in small doses..
Anonymous
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Oct 5, 2016
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If I ever feel like my life is a mess and there is not much point to it I try do something small to help someone else. If I can help someone else who is having a tough time it makes me feel hopeful that I can do the same for myself.
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