To think there is no point in life

[Emily786]

After seeing the closest people to me ; my grandparents and aunty pass away I just feel like what's the point of life were all gonna die in the end anyways . Just feel so disconnected with temporary life things. I would never commit suicide but if I was too die I would feel content because i spent less time in a useless world .

You sound like you’ve had a really difficult time OP.

Have you spoken to a professional about your feelings?

So sorry for your losses.
Did your grandparents & aunty pass recently?

@jacqueshammer I've spoken to my doctor in hospital however she said I need to arrange a hospital appointment with my GP which I'll do . but I honestly am tired of this world and feel no connection to it.

I'm sorry you're feeling like this Emily. Yes our lives are ephemeral but we can do positive, lasting things on the way. Things that really improve other lives.

Is there anything you'd like to do that will help others? EG walking dogs at the dog shelter, volunteering to clean out kitty litter, shaking tins at passers by in pet shops (I am a total introvert but I actually found this really empowering and fun!)

Even just clearing out your cupboards and taking the results to the local charity shop can help immensely.

Then you're no longer "That sad twat who let people die", you're "that person who gave something to less fortunate others".

We had an issue a month or so ago and my son was in absolute pieces thinking "I could have prevented this".

We ended up having a go through the cupboards and donating about £50 worth of stuff to the local food bank, which my son had used in the past. As we were tipping stuff into the collection point (Tesco) a volunteer came up and said "Well I was expecting to take this with me but I see I'll have to come back tomorrow with a colleague who can drive! Thank you very much!"

My point is (sorry I'm rambling) - helping others helped ourselves. Feeling "useful" can be a big part of feeling like there's a point to life.

I've spoken to my doctor in hospital however she said I need to arrange a hospital appointment with my GP which I'll do . but I honestly am tired of this world and feel no connection to it

I’m glad you’re accessing help. FWIW I think yours doesn’t sound an unusual reaction to a lot of loss.

Do make the appointment though and talk through your feelings. Have you any other family or friends to support you?

@cakeandchampagne yes my grandparents died this year weeks apart and my aunty last year

I felt exactly like that a few months ago when we were told my mum was dying and then my db died unexpectedly. I didn't feel suicidal, but I just wasn't interested in living. I still feel like that sometimes, but not as often. The only thing that kept me going is the knowledge that there are still people in the world who I am important to, otherwise I honestly didn't care if I lived or died. Time does help, cliched though it sounds. Even if you are alone in the world there are people you can help, you can make a difference in the world. I hope you feel better soon.

@FuriousVexation yes that's why I want to be a nurse and help young children however my grades are not working out due to the recent events

@Deadringer yeah I feel like that however since my grandma who I was closer to died I felt a disconnect between my parents . Idk whenever they shout at me I just wish I had my grandma for comfort . I just wanna join her and I feel like although people will be upset I died they will go back to normal daily lives just like they did after my grandma passed

@JacquesHammer I feel like they would support me if I spoke my feelings to them however I feel a disconnect towards everyone and I'm just in my room most of the time if I'm not in college . It's just different to how when my grandma was here and everyone used to be downstairs and happy together .

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