Feel like an empty vessel

[Finx]

Going thru the motions and not feeling like I have any joy in my life. I have a loving wife kids and dog. But it’s like I’m just floating thru the days. I tolerate work. Make decent income but don’t like it. I don’t seem to have any interests of my own. What makes others move thru the day. I want the secret of what makes someone feel happy. I welcome your thoughts. Hard to get thru each day like this.

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Do you have a spiritual life?

[Finx in reply to Hidden]

I do not.

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What is a human being? A body, a mind, and a spirit. All must be healthy.

[foxglove_pnw]

Hi Finx , I am sorry you are suffering!

Have you talked to your wife about your struggles ?

Medication , therapy and working out can help your mood , so you can have enough strength to find out what is going on deep inside you , and in the meanwhile enjoy your life a little bit more !

Good luck !

[Oneseedatatime]

Hello Finx,

Gosh, you are not alone. You highlight having a loving wife, are you able to talk to your wife about what you are feeling or any close buddies? Did you have any interests before? I don’t know if it is work related at all, but I experienced an episode like what you are describing and after much introspection I pinned it down to my job. I honestly went for years just as you describe, tolerating it.

There is no “secret”, everyone’s happiness is unique to the individual, and if people are honest, they will tell you that it is not anyone thing that makes them happy but instead the way they choose to look at their life that gives them contentment. Feelings are fickle, they are indicators, not dictators, ever and constantly changing, which means that they cannot be our guide.

You are on track believe it or not because despite not being “happy” you actively choose to see the good there is in your life: A loving wife, kids, a dog, and decent income! Do you have an idea of what you would like your life to look like?