Im sad, what now?

I'm just so tired of being alone and sad man.


It just seems like I cant find what satisfies me, like I've lost my lust for life, I don't want to be happy or sad, I dont even want to be.


I think back to growing up and having fun, falling in love, throwing off my cares, then how I landed in sales eventually, grinded, and am starting to get all the things that on the outside make it look like you have a good life but in reality it's just sad, whats a nice car, clothes, money, & houses without someone to share that with?


I obviously have friends and family but thats not the same. I try not to think about the love of my life that I ruined, or about the lack of love in my life in general or about how I've lost interest in 99% of girls and those who I am interested in are not interested in me.


I try to just keep my head up and keep dialing and like I get through it most of the time but lately it's just been so glaringly evident how lonely and sad I am, like I dont feel like I can tell people how I actually feel like being a unique person is just alienating and I should just become more basic or like just stop trying and give in to my sadness.

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I feel you on this B. Everyone goes through phases like these but I want you to know one thing that this is temporary. This will be replaced by something good but you can accelerate that process through some strategies.

Have you read or tried Ikigai ever? It involves you asking yourself 4 questions:

1. What do I love?
2. What am I good at?
3. What can I be paid for?
4. What does the world need?

These look like simple questions, but really give yourself to it. Somewhere in the intersection of these 4 questions, lies the answer to your happiness. 


With that remember that balance is the key - don't overdo one thing more than other. Make sure your time is split between things you love. For me I spend fractions of my day doing things like work, spending time with fam, book reading, workout, watch/play game, talk to friends. Have a well rounded life. 

Finally, when it comes to girls, I did one thing that worked for me. I stopped chasing a particular girl. Instead I started chasing the kind of girl I would want. Chase the ideals, the right girl will find you one way or the other.

Vamos brother!
beerisforclosers
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No shame in a therapist friend. In fact, best use of your time. I can't recommend their help enough and would definitely look into getting one! We can share what works for us, but I doubt anyone on this forum is truly qualified to help you find what works for you!
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If it helps, right now is probably the worst time in history to try and explore romance...when group hobbies are cancelled, bars/lounges are closed and everyone is covered up by a mask in public, it's difficult to put yourself out there and meet someone.

I feel that a relationship often comes when you're not looking for it. I suggest taking a break from actively looking for a partner/relationship, and instead devoting time to yourself. What are things you can do to be the most appealing version of yourself possible, so when that right person does come along you're prepared to put your best foot forward? Maybe it's working on getting your body healthy or improving your physical appearance, mental wellness, looking into new hobbies and interests, giving back to the community...think of the things you want in your next partner and work on emulating those qualities yourself.

Don't be hard on yourself. It's a rough time right now.
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I appreciate you so much. Thats definetly what I've started to do. I just had my birthday this last weekend and it felt like so empty. Just gotta put my head down and make myself the best damn version there is
Coffeesforclosers
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Rough post to give advice on, but a lot of people are feeling that this year more than ever. Also that 1% of the people you are interested in could still be following the lockdown protocol. It will happen, trust it will, keep trying. Things will get better it has been a harder year than most for many with covid. thanks for putting this out there and i dont know you but im here for you. 
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This response almost made me cry <3 good tears
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Very true points, and good advice, I'll keep at it. Thanks for commenting and sorry for my late response I was just so.. depressed. I didn't even look at this post till now I didn't want to revisit these thoughts
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Checking in on you friend 🦊
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Got a new job offer I start Monday
CuriousFox
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Hell yeah! Stay with us! We'd love to hear about your new journey 🥂
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🥺 🥺🥺
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❤️
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Literally only came back on to see ur comment
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I’m fuming 😡

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