Life isn't enjoyable?
Frank B
You should try to find another therapist. Depending on where you live, you could look for financial help. Catholic Charities provides therapists at a very low cost, and they do not push Catholicism.
Anonymous
Drugs are enjoyable.
blubberbutt
apathy is death
spacemissing
I seem to enjoy answering stupid questions on Y!A. (Yes, that's pathetic...)
Essence
Seems like you may be dealing with depression.
Hope!
First, let me say that I am sorry you feel this way, and I hope something I say will help. Yes, life sucks and everyone wants to escape - As a Christian myself, I can tell you that this is true for everyone at some time or another.. again, as a Christian, I can tell you that we often think of going to heaven - what is that, other than escapism? However, we don't always feel this way, and I don't think we are meant to. We are on this planet for a reason, and part of that reason is to enjoy life. Have you ruled out physical causes for these feelings? For example, if you take pain pills, even over the counter ones, regularly, they have been shown to dull your emotions, like happiness.. I would recommend you get some blood work done, just a routine physical and see if they find anything out of the ordinary. There are deficiencies that can effect your thinking. And take a look at any medications you might be on. To one of those who answered you, you said you don't believe in God, and you believe that love is a selfish infatuation. The thing is, what you believe, or don't believe, doesn't make it true.. :-) I think this is the root of the problem - we are mind, body and SPIRIT.. and so often, people ignore our spiritual side.. and in your case, I think you have made your mind up on God, and haven't given Him a chance. I wasn't born a Christian, and I wasn't raised in a Christian home. It took DECADES of deep emotional pain for me to finally turn to God and ask for His help (because I just couldn't take life anymore) and no one was more surprised than ME, to find that He was listening and really could help. Having God in my life has made all the difference. I found WHOLENESS, I found peace and joy. My life has meaning and purpose now. If God can do this for me, He can do it for you..There is a God. He's not hiding. He's waiting for you to invite Him into your life.. and all you have to do is ask.. In Revelation, Jesus says, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If ANYONE hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. (to eat with someone in those days, meant to have a close relationship with them). God says - I am waiting at the door - just open it and I will come in and be with you in this life. In Psalm 91, God says "He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." In my own life, this has proven to be true - all we do is call, and he does the rest.. I hope you will give God a chance. It begins with prayer - you could ask Him to reveal Himself to you in a way that you will understand. You can pray that you have the abundant life He promises, and that He help you to know the truth.. Then go to church - this is where you will get to know God, meet Christians who can help.. what would it hurt to committing to this for say a month and then make your decision on God? God promises that those who sincerely seek Him, WILL find Him.. of course, there are some people who refuse to do this (pray and go to church) because deep down, they don't want to know if there is a God or not - they want to live life on their own terms - I hope you won't be one of those - if you decide against God, make your decision after having given it a try - I honestly believe God makes all the difference.
Bougee
Taste the happiness... Don't make it usual ... Because it will bitter someday. Alternative feelings keep your life up
Ace
My freedom. literally being able to wake up and say hey I dont want to deal with this anymore and cut it out or hey I want to do better in this aspect of my life. personally I feel the same way you do. Everyone around me is obsessed with money. I like going to the gym, it's one of those things that only benefits you. Just like how the more you work the more money you make, well the more you workout out the more progress you make.. Money is important to survive in this life but dont let your life revolve around just that. I know people who worked all their lives and saved a bunch of money just to die. As far as suicidal thoughts go, I have them everyday so I understand. therapy isn't for everyone. someone is payed to talk to you and care about your feelings. try journaling. you can write whatever the hell you want and no one can tell you that you can't. I work alot as well but I always make time to do something for myself. you should do the same.Best of luck to you.
Robert S
Meditation can bring a great type of joy that is not dependent on outside circumstances. This joy surpasses normal, worldly joy and can be very addictive. If you practice this in the morning you carry this bliss with you throughout the day, regardless of how things outside yourself are going. https://www.lionsroar.com/entering-the-jhanas/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUqcLZTFfIE
Kevin
My prescribed medication helps me feel "normal"
justin
U have depersonalization or derealization. U are unable to feel the things that give life spice and thus don't value them. Like a person with no tongue would not value good food. God is testing u to want the best for everyone's soul love god and love good people who care when it is hard. The reason u shouldn't commitsuicide is cause u have more to gain form continuing to live tan u would lose by trudging through this. If u don't want true love u never experienced it before. It is the best.
ravenhill the blacksmith 1043A.D
life for many ordinary people now is not enjoyable or fun anymore, it is very much a downtrodden existence for many.
Max Hoopla
The Trappists have a place for you.
Anonymous
Oh no. This is horrible. I wonder how you'll survive.
delawaredreaming
You need to take a vacation in Somalia. I guarantee you will get better.
Ambar
Many people experience a measure of happiness when they reach a certain goal or obtain a desired item, for example finishing school, getting a good job, or buying a new car, but that surge of happiness is only temporary, which can be disappointing. Happiness has been described, not as a destination or goal, but as a journey. To say, “I’ll be happy when . . .” is, in effect, postponing happiness. For me, there are many things that make me happy, but to have that lasting ongoing happiness, I find most joy in the way I live my life and how I treat others. To illustrate, compare happiness with good health. How do we enjoy that state of physical well-being? We follow a wise path in regard to diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle. Likewise, happiness results from following a good path in life, living in harmony with sound principles. Of course, it’s not always easy, it takes effort and we make mistakes, but overcoming challenges brings great satisfaction and happiness, which makes is worth it and gives us the motivation to keep going. I am sorry about what you are going through, I hope you find happiness and would like to help, please see the following link, it discusses key principles that have led myself and many others to lasting happiness… https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/awake-no1-2018-mar-apr/
peter
Then end it right here right now