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Very helpful. Thank you. You've truly re established my faith in the human race.
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elvinm: When did life become an endurance test? I missed the transition.
I did everything I was supposed to. I sacrificed for my son. I sacrificed for my family. I've done "the right thing ". Now im unfulfilled. I don't remember the last time I knew joy or happiness. I feel like a rat in a tank of water. Trying to keep my head above the surface. There's a reason for this,right? A payoff?
Yes. I know I sound depressed. This is much deeper than brain chemistry.
I did everything I was supposed to. I sacrificed for my son. I sacrificed for my family. I've done "the right thing ". Now im unfulfilled. I don't remember the last time I knew joy or happiness. I feel like a rat in a tank of water. Trying to keep my head above the surface. There's a reason for this,right? A payoff?
Yes. I know I sound depressed. This is much deeper than brain chemistry.
Life really is what YOU make of it. Complaining about it ain't gonna change nothing. Change your thoughts and change your outlook on it and you'll see that life doesn't have to be subjective.
Don't fall into depression, it's just deep feelings from your negative thoughts.
As a man thinks so shall he get...or something like it.
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When things get tuff,i try to keep a smile on my face and remember the blessings i do have.i have my health,my daughter,a roof over my head,food on the table,i am cool in summer,warm in the winter,i have all i need except someone to share my love with,a partner.I am lucky,so are you,there are millions who are homeless,who have nothing to eat,or there sick and dieing.....count your blessing.
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Life is life...start living it 
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elvinm: When did life become an endurance test? I missed the transition.
I did everything I was supposed to. I sacrificed for my son. I sacrificed for my family. I've done "the right thing ". Now im unfulfilled. I don't remember the last time I knew joy or happiness. I feel like a rat in a tank of water. Trying to keep my head above the surface. There's a reason for this,right? A payoff?
Yes. I know I sound depressed. This is much deeper than brain chemistry.
I did everything I was supposed to. I sacrificed for my son. I sacrificed for my family. I've done "the right thing ". Now im unfulfilled. I don't remember the last time I knew joy or happiness. I feel like a rat in a tank of water. Trying to keep my head above the surface. There's a reason for this,right? A payoff?
Yes. I know I sound depressed. This is much deeper than brain chemistry.
count your blessings
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Try enduring unending migrain pain dizzyness and nusia frome the time you get up untill bed. Now imagen you cant take Any thing to help with the pain for fear of making it worse.(it has happened to me with my headach meds.)Now imagen dealing with it frome childhood always in phisical pain. unfulfillment is something you can change your self go back to school change your job go see a shrink what ever helps.its better than being sad for no reason
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venusenvy: Life is life...start living it
and welcome back! i miss you, we miss you 
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life:live it for ever
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Of course most of these replies are right. If a little vague. And im about half a step ahead of those of you who posted something specifically helpful. I mean. Common sense is common sense. Once I get the thought out where I can examine it then it becomes obvious. I don't have a support network to bounce things off of.
Direction of movement now becomes the biggest issue. Then execution.
Thank you all for the mirror you held up for me.
Direction of movement now becomes the biggest issue. Then execution.
Thank you all for the mirror you held up for me.
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This life is all we have. If we waste time worrying instead of making it pleasurable, we will look back and say, "if only.....". Yes, life is more difficult for some than for others, but there is always someone worse off. Be strong - things will improve when you least expect them to.
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elvinm: Thank you. I needed perspective and didn't realize that I did. If I could return the favor I would.
Well..I guess..no more responses to your thread are needed since you've been "led toward the light," however, I will add that you should not beat yourself up just because you may not feel that your life is going like you'd like it too. Also, yeah there are people who are probably worse off than you are but when you're feeling like you did when you posted this thread, it's not about them, it's about you and how you feel.
We all have our "bad" days or feeling that we're missing out or that our life has become stagnant, but we get up, dust ourselves off and move along.
Have a good day!
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When one door closes another opens,just try not to bring the past into the future...there will be another one elvinm..
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scottyburd: When one door closes another one slams in your face...
I know, I know 
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Life is about survival . . . . and I know you know . . . like you said common sense. I had to respond to your question/view . . I don't see that you are depressed . . . more frustrated. It's frustrating when all you have tried to do is the right thing . . have your priorities straight . . . and still, LIFE hits you in the face. (Been there and it will happen again . . I'm hoping not, but again, it's life.) We live in a different world now than our parents before us. We have the internet . . . to find people, instead of LOVE knocking us down . . in a good way . . . . you're in love and all you have to do is to be a good, supporting, loving spouse and parent . . and try your best to provide. . . and you will live happily-ever-after. What do I do? . . I try to always have music on . . . watch a great movie . . . talk to friends and just laugh . . . always try to laugh. It's not brain surgery (like this long note) . . but it gets you by. You need to find a support system of friends or find an outlet. Do something you love. (Too late for keeping it short.)
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elvinm: When did life become an endurance test? I missed the transition.
I did everything I was supposed to. I sacrificed for my son. I sacrificed for my family. I've done "the right thing ". Now im unfulfilled. I don't remember the last time I knew joy or happiness. I feel like a rat in a tank of water. Trying to keep my head above the surface. There's a reason for this,right? A payoff?
Yes. I know I sound depressed. This is much deeper than brain chemistry.
I did everything I was supposed to. I sacrificed for my son. I sacrificed for my family. I've done "the right thing ". Now im unfulfilled. I don't remember the last time I knew joy or happiness. I feel like a rat in a tank of water. Trying to keep my head above the surface. There's a reason for this,right? A payoff?
Yes. I know I sound depressed. This is much deeper than brain chemistry.
You are a greatman ,u have done a good job and played a good role for your family and they should proud of you .
life has many colours and we have to see and face so
dont worry about and try to be happy that is a best solution
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Try spinning around in circles for 2 minutes. Drink a mickey of scotch. Spin for another two minutes.....barfing on the walls as you do. Works for me!!! I feel so awful, I forget all my problems.
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Well, I did all that stuff too and I cant remember the last time I felt truly unhappy...so maybe its outlook on life...Im very grateful and happy for mine.
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I did everything I was supposed to. I sacrificed for my son. I sacrificed for my family. I've done "the right thing ". Now im unfulfilled. I don't remember the last time I knew joy or happiness. I feel like a rat in a tank of water. Trying to keep my head above the surface. There's a reason for this,right? A payoff?
Yes. I know I sound depressed. This is much deeper than brain chemistry.