Low moods and teary

[Jeanie72]

Feeling very teary and low. Wondering what life is really about. What is my purpose in this world.

Maybe it’s the start of menopause but really struggling with my emotions

[Anxiouslisa]

Now that my kids are grown and gone, I find myself feeling the same. Not sure of my purpose in life. Menopause doesn’t help. Please know you are not alone. These are tough times which contributes to these feelings.

[Jeanie72 in reply to Anxiouslisa]

Both my kids are either out or in their bedrooms. I’m glad my daughter is out enjoying herself it just makes me feel lonely which is silly really as you shouldn’t depend on your kids for company.

I feel that most days I struggle to be positive and I know life is to enjoy and I’m lucky to have what I have but these feelings just arise and then I struggle to deal with them

[gerrerd]

Your purpose in life is ! To enjoy it !

[handtc]

I experience similar challenges. One article I found that helped put perspective on it for me was on this site: lonerwolf.com/meaning-of-life/

It distinguishes between purpose and meaning in life which helped me start looking into different areas. Hope it helps.