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What is the actual point to life?

kCRUNK
kCRUNK
What is the actual point to life? I'm really not sure of my religious beliefs, so I can't say that if I do well in life I'll get into heaven. Is there really a point to all of this though? Get up in the morning, go to school, go to university, get a job, get married, have kids, retire, watch the people I love die, sit around, and die. Is there really any point to trying if all that anything ever leads to is death? I'm just really confused at where I am in my life right now. Is anything going to get better? Or am I going to be depressed for life. The only times I'm really happy now, are when I'm wasted. I'm just wondering, if anyone feels the same, or if anyone could help me find faith, or just, some help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i know this isnt going to help, but you've just desribed exactly what i think about like, and like you im only happy when im completely off my face.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel excatly the same way! I have a lot of very religious frinds who are very convinced that God is the answer to everything...I am not so sure. It is very difficult believing, I don't think it is supposed to be easy... Do you know anyone, maybe religious, whom you can talk to? I like discussing religion, but there is never an correct answer when it comes to the supernatural, only what you believe yourself...
When you are depressed, nothing seems to make sense, I know! the advice I have got is to just do everythin you have been doing so fa, and once that depression-fog lifts you will be able to see your path again... Sorry I dont have any helpful advice for you, honey... I am here, if you ever want to talk... -Hug!-
deleted_user
deleted_user
I never really felt like that before, but some of my friends have. Personally, I don't think life has to have a point. We should just live it. But it's not as simple as that. Instead of doing what you just said, there's also times in our lives where we can just relax and have fun. But, there is one thing you said that may change your opinion on it all: get married and have kids. Alright, that's two things, but that's not the point. The point is that, when you're an adult, all of that washes away from your mind. You're mainly focused on your job, family, and having fun with them. It's an amazing feeling to watch your children grow up and have a wonderful life. Give them the life you feel like you didn't have due to depression. Take pride in the fact that your children are growing up and living out their dreams. That's what life has to offer, but that's when you're a little older. Life will definitely get better for you, that much I'm sure of. For now, don't worry too much about the future or dying. Just go out, have fun, and be a kid. That's all there is to it. ^_^
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've felt like that except for the wasted part. I don't like not being in control. Everyone asks" whats the point in life" It's the little things, the mini accomplishments, the smiles, the finding 10$ under bed, you know? You cannot keep having that negative mindset, I wrote down the best part of my day every day and that has really helped me. Even if it's just ate grilled cheese or my ceiling didn't collapse.lol
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The point to life is what you make of it!! Never give up even when times are sad! Need to talk about it? Just message me.