Why do I feel so empty?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Oct 5, 2021
rainySong25
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Nov 27, 2015
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A feeling of emptiness could be caused by emotional distress or feeling as though nothing is going right for you, when i was thirteen i was completely empty inside, i would cry daily and have constant panic attacks inside of school as well as outside\at home. Eventually I asked for help, and I soon realised why i felt so empty, I highly recommend speaking out and asking for help from those around you. stay strong :)
gentlePresence70
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Mar 6, 2017
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Sometimes I feel empty just because I don't know which way to turn or who to talk to. Life is never perfect however you have to set yourself on a path you have to understand why you feel empty and then you can do with an empty feeling.
Anonymous
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Sep 10, 2015
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I can't answer the why, you are the person who defines that initially. However, I can give advice on how to try and find ways out of it.
Do things that you love, or that make you feel at peace. If you don't currently have anything that has this effect on you or it isn't working, try new things. The thrill and adrenaline tend to dull other thoughts and emotions as they are primarily the most prominent one.
Also, make sure not to over-exert or stress yourself, as this may do more harm than good.
I hope this little bit helped as much as you hoped it would.
Anonymous
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Sep 17, 2015
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You haven't found anything to fill the void, be it something to do, love, appreciation, anything in between.
dancingRiver48
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Sep 20, 2015
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There are many reasons that cause us to feel empty. Being alone can make you feel empty. You must have a friend or a pet by your side.
slowTime
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Oct 31, 2015
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Do you feel empty or do you feel nothingness? How does this emptiness show itself? Are there things you like doing?
animalUnicorns62
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Nov 1, 2015
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You are not fulfilling your potential. Go out and do stuff. Observe what you enjoy, what is your passion and pursue it. Set your life goal and go for it. Dream big and love what you do. Enjoy your path.
Anonymous
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Nov 11, 2015
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You may not just feel empty but you make just feel numb. I have felt like this before, sometimes it is due to life changes that we are not able to control, and at other times there may not be a solid reason that we can link to this feeling, but it is important to know that you are able to overcome this feeling, by talking here your making steps to change this feeling.
JillieJillie
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Nov 18, 2015
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You are missing something that you have had or would like to have. but sometimes it isn't always what you think it is. Listen to your inner self, observe your behaviour and your reactions and then figure out what's missing and go find a way of filling that empty space!
interestingBerry24
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Nov 19, 2015
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We all are not going to have great days. But just know people care and its natural to feel down at times.
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