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To feel done with life?

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Destinyisall01 · 19/05/2026 10:23

By that, I don’t mean I’m suicidal.

I mean I don’t see the point in any more life for me but I don’t want to hurt myself.

I’m no more depressed than I have been previously. Had counselling and medication. Don’t feel I need more.

I’ve done all the things humans are meant to do. I’ve had highs and lows, felt all the emotions. Had children.

I don’t see the rest of my life as a book to be written. I’m not excited. There’s nothing I want to do that is achievable for me. I don’t feel I have anything to live for that isn’t me sticking around for someone else. I don’t actually want to participate in life. I don’t want to go outside or see people.

It’s not a conclusion I’ve reached under dramatic circumstances. It’s more a realisation that I’m coming to the end of a book and I don’t care what happens to the characters after it finishes.

Does anyone relate?

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Thehandinthecookiejar · 22/05/2026 08:45

Destinyisall01 · 19/05/2026 16:57

Books to be read- I read, but I don’t get excited for it
Languages to be learned-I don’t travel so no need to learn a language
Recipes to be made
Foods to be eaten- I have a long diagnosis of ARFID
Music to be listened to
Musical instruments to be learned- I’m not musical
Art to be made
Drawings to be drawn- I find this difficult
Animals to be adopted- I can’t do this
Hikes to be hiked- I don’t like being outside
Movies to be watched-I don’t watch films much
Wines to be tasted- I don’t drink.

That’s kind of what I mean. I don’t really live. I just am. I exist but there’s nothing really anchoring me to life.

Are there any people in your life who lift your spirits? Friends? Family?

saveforthat · 22/05/2026 09:06

Destinyisall01 · 19/05/2026 16:57

Books to be read- I read, but I don’t get excited for it
Languages to be learned-I don’t travel so no need to learn a language
Recipes to be made
Foods to be eaten- I have a long diagnosis of ARFID
Music to be listened to
Musical instruments to be learned- I’m not musical
Art to be made
Drawings to be drawn- I find this difficult
Animals to be adopted- I can’t do this
Hikes to be hiked- I don’t like being outside
Movies to be watched-I don’t watch films much
Wines to be tasted- I don’t drink.

That’s kind of what I mean. I don’t really live. I just am. I exist but there’s nothing really anchoring me to life.

Well why not try learning a language and travelling or getting a pet or drinking wine or anything? You have nothing to lose and might find something you enjoy.

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