Do you enjoy life?

[Anonymous]

Yes. Every day I am so happy to see flowers and trees and meet new people. I used to not be like this but now I am grateful for everything and see beauty everywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At the moment, no. It feels like purgatory. Stupid president, stupid Republicans, COVID, I just go through the motions waiting to ride it out.

Fixed that for you.

Love you, pp.

[Anonymous]

I worry about my 17 & 18 year old boys too much to enjoy life. One is chronically depressed (working on it), the other is about to go to college and doesn’t like to communicate about where he is or who he’s with. I spend most nights worried to death.

I hope to go back to enjoying life again at some point, just have to get these two transitioned out of the nest.

[Anonymous]

Nah. Cannot wait for it to be over. It is annoying and I don't have time for playing these games.

[Anonymous]

This stage of life is probably the best for me manly because I have more security now. When I was younger it was a worry with kids and bills as others have stated. I also learned whether you're in good or bad relationships throughout your life put yourself first. Another person shouldn't be your "everything".

Sadly I think old age is going to suck if I make it. A lot of people are probably like Anthony B. just going through the motions, but no real happiness. Life is a struggle for many imo no matter what your background.

[Anonymous]

I’m used to. It’s a lot harder now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nah. Cannot wait for it to be over. It is annoying and I don't have time for playing these games.

It may be helpful to talk to a mental health professional.

[Anonymous]

Before Covid absolutely.

Right now, I’m not unhappy. Just bored.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, it's awesome being me. 20 yr old me would be disappointed that I live the suburban dream with a boring job but my kids are great, my spouse is amazing, i love our house and our life.

And your 70 year old self will also be disappointed that you were an ungrateful brat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I have kids and a mortgage and a full time job and live 1000s of miles from my family. Life is utterly exhausting and pointless.

Are you me? I wonder what is the point. Work. Home. Chores. Repeat.

[Anonymous]

No. I lost my husband 2 months ago. I’m sick of COVID, Trump, and everything having to be politically correct. I’m just tired of it all. I miss my old life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I lost my husband 2 months ago. I’m sick of COVID, Trump, and everything having to be politically correct. I’m just tired of it all. I miss my old life.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you the best.

[Anonymous]

No, I don’t enjoy life. I hate my job and my career, no love in my marriage, suffered a series of financial setbacks, have chronic pain. I would like to be done with it, but need to make sure my daughter is taken care of. DH hasn’t worked in about 7 years, so my income is crucial. I'm planning to kill myself once DD is old enough to take care of herself. So I have at least 6 more years of this misery, but will try to make it another 10. I am looking forward to leaving this world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I don’t enjoy life. I hate my job and my career, no love in my marriage, suffered a series of financial setbacks, have chronic pain. I would like to be done with it, but need to make sure my daughter is taken care of. DH hasn’t worked in about 7 years, so my income is crucial. I'm planning to kill myself once DD is old enough to take care of herself. So I have at least 6 more years of this misery, but will try to make it another 10. I am looking forward to leaving this world.

I’m so sorry. A few thoughts to offer. Do you have to stay in your marriage? Can you get on medication and see a therapist? Could you switch jobs? Could you do a big change - for example, downsize your life, May be move to an apartment, get divorced, find a new job or if not possible may be just being out of your marriage is a big enough step in the right direction. Can you envision a life worth living? Map out where you’d like to be in ten years rather than dead. Your daughter will never forgive you, and she needs her mom and you absolutely are worthy of love - make a plan to live!

[Anonymous]

Yes, I enjoy life. My life isn’t easy. I have clinical depression and struggled with alcohol overuse. I don’t drink anymore and I’m on medication. I have a child with a lot of problems. My marriage is pretty good. I had a very hard childhood, but have made peace with my parents. I am close to my siblings. I have meaningful work. We are financially stable.

What brings me joy- my dogs, sunshine, kombucha, travel, the beach, podcasts, long walks, good food, music, Netflix, being cozy, fires in fireplace, good books, wonderful friendships, art, lavender, London fog tea latte, the West Coast, good BBQ, the smell of grilling, dancing, a pedicure, laughing, pretty lingerie, kindness, holding hands, sunsets over the ocean, Miles Davis, my garden, farmer’s markets, living in a safe area, architecture, Italy, an organized closet, popcorn, white denim, wedges, audible, the color blue - all shades, A baby laughing, Lemon sorbet, all berries, a cozy wrap, my husband, photography, car trips, Scandinavian design, textiles, helping others, white sundresses, tan legs, citrus anything, pretty (not expensive) jewelry, hot baths, post exercise feeling, cool sheets, hydrangeas, tulips, hope.