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To have gone a bit "woo"?

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Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:01

First of all I am the most un religious and sceptical person ever. And I mean ever.

But lately, and I can't explain it at all, it's so weird but I have this overwhelming desire and thoughts about the universe, after life and spirituality. Obsessing over what the universe is trying to tell me, obsessing over getting a message or a sign from a loved one. I don't know how to describe it but it's like an overwhelming NEED to know that something is out there. It's come from absolutely no where!! Other than that he fact I've had thought time emotionally and mentally lately and maybe I'm just looking for some comfort?? It's become a bit of an obsession, spending hours researching spirituality, scrolling tik Tok for a message from the tarot readers, and even paying for online psychic readings and predictions, which might I add when inputted into chat gpt to analyze tells me they are just poetic and generalized in such a way to make me relate to them. Even though I'm trying to debunk my thoughts, I still have this unexplained hopeful urge if that makes sense. Desperate to hear a message or confirmation that a dead love one is there.

I think I'm posting here for someone to tell me that I'm being absolutely stupid and the universe is no way trying to send me messages and I am going a bit "woo". For reference I'm early thirties and in no way ever been a believer of any thing of any kind and Always been a black and white thinker.

Anyone else relate?? Or can give me some thoughts,insights?

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KimHwn · 12/10/2025 12:28

I don't think there's anything wrong with being curious per se, OP, and it's quite natural for us to look for answers when life can become difficult or even a bit dull. I would say to approach with caution, especially spiritualism and mediumship- They can easily take advantage of the vulnerable and grieving, even when they mean well. And don't get into the crystal/spiritual side of TikTok. If the Universe is trying to speak to you, it will do it outside in nature!

TealScroller · 12/10/2025 12:27

I don't know, plenty of people are interested in spirituality and I don't think you're being 'stupid'. I get like this sometimes and it's usually when I'm feeling anxious or at a crossroads in my life, but I don't see anything wrong with it if it provides comfort. I think it could be concerning if you're spending lots of money or becoming obsessed. Life is bizarre, we don't know why we're living on a planet in a never ending universe, we don't know what happens when we die, there's so many unanswered questions so to be contemplating these isn't so strange.

ohyesido · 12/10/2025 12:24

Sounds like you have an unfulfilled need and you’re looking for validation of some sort? I do this too, I’m not doom scrolling I’m looking for guidance

BadgernTheGarden · 12/10/2025 12:24

Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:18

I've found a spiritualist church in my area and I intend to go (mostly out of curiosity) but I went on their website and it's coming across as cult-ish which makes me uncomfortable.

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Not sure a spiritualist church would meet my criteria, go mainstream. If I were to join one I quite like the ideas of Buddhism, reincarnation, future lives and possibly of meeting the same people again all though in different incarnations. I don't really know much about it and would probably never follow it up but always sounds intriguing and in a way logical that you don't just get one try at life.

MasterBeth · 12/10/2025 12:23

Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:18

I've found a spiritualist church in my area and I intend to go (mostly out of curiosity) but I went on their website and it's coming across as cult-ish which makes me uncomfortable.

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No shit! Church is a bit culty - shock!

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Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:21

Just to add, I do have diagnosed OCD which is and has always been more of an intrusive thought which then becomes obsessive, and have been very unwell in the past with it. Im unsure whether this is a flare up and this is a "theme".

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Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:18

BadgernTheGarden · 12/10/2025 12:17

Try joining a church (any religion from Buddhism to Christianity, etc) if you are looking for spiritual involvement, at least you will be talking to real people about long held beliefs. Trawling the internet for charlatans is not where to find spirituality, just a way for someone to fleece you.

I've found a spiritualist church in my area and I intend to go (mostly out of curiosity) but I went on their website and it's coming across as cult-ish which makes me uncomfortable.

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Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:17

ObtuseMoose · 12/10/2025 12:10

You're welcome 😂
Actually I think it's normal during a bad time to seek comfort from sources you wouldn't usually turn to, just try not to let it become an obsession. Maybe the universe will tell you something if you stop looking so hard?

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Yes I think I'm just feeling a bit bored and unfulfilled and often find myself thinking about the fact I feel like I'm wasting my life

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BadgernTheGarden · 12/10/2025 12:17

Try joining a church (any religion from Buddhism to Christianity, etc) if you are looking for spiritual involvement, at least you will be talking to real people about long held beliefs. Trawling the internet for charlatans is not where to find spirituality, just a way for someone to fleece you.

ObtuseMoose · 12/10/2025 12:10

Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:07

Thank you! 😂

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You're welcome 😂
Actually I think it's normal during a bad time to seek comfort from sources you wouldn't usually turn to, just try not to let it become an obsession. Maybe the universe will tell you something if you stop looking so hard?

HermioneWeasley · 12/10/2025 12:09

Something is missing in your life but it’s not going to be filled by TikTok tarot readings. The universe doesn’t send messages and the future is not knowable.

work out why you feel like this

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Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:07

ObtuseMoose · 12/10/2025 12:05

think I'm posting here for someone to tell me that I'm being absolutely stupid and the universe is no way trying to send me messages and I am going a bit "woo

You're being absolutely stupid and the universe is no way trying to send you messages, you're just going a bit woo.

Thank you! 😂

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ObtuseMoose · 12/10/2025 12:05

think I'm posting here for someone to tell me that I'm being absolutely stupid and the universe is no way trying to send me messages and I am going a bit "woo

You're being absolutely stupid and the universe is no way trying to send you messages, you're just going a bit woo.

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