Does anyone else hate life

fiachr_a · 11-02-2016 06:29PM

The only life I hate is West, particularly their solo albums.

The Raptor · 11-02-2016 06:38PM

I'm okay today, a bit tired due to not getting enough sleep again. At least I got more than the other two nights. I got around 6 and half hours last night. But this isn't enough for me.

I have nothing planned and no a&e this evening, so I have the evening to catch up on things and early to bed.

I'm not suicidal or anything, just need to get on top of things.

the evasion_kid · 11-02-2016 07:08PM

back in the oul roaring alco days...there was times i wished id go to bed and never wake up..

11-02-2016 07:21PM

OSI wrote: »

Ah yeah, there we go. Not only have you made a pretty sweeping generalisation about me, you've also managed to single out of my biggest gripes about how depression is treated in this country. It's become the hipster of mental illnesses. "Yeah I have depression, but you wouldn't understand". It's become a real us vs them mentality.

Nope. That's not what I said at all.

I said that I understand that it's difficult for someone not to comprehend, and I do. Genuinely. But I was being very general, and I apologise if you think it was aimed directly at you. It wasn't. The first paragraph in response to your earlier post about cancer, was. I don't have depression, thankfully. I did, a long time ago, but not now.

Like I said. I'm sorry for making you feel like the entire post was directly aimed at you. It wasn't my intention

L.Jenkins · 11-02-2016 07:35PM

The Raptor wrote: »

There's so much involved in living. I would give anything for a nice long sleep.

I had great plans all week but no I'm not getting anything done. I had one hour sleep on Monday night, four hours sleep last night, spent all day in work today followed by five hours in a&e today. No catching up on sleep. Back up at the crack of dawn again tomorrow.

To answer the OPs question, I don't hate life, I hate people indiscriminately.

11-02-2016 07:38PM

pgj2015 wrote: »

I think a spell in Africa doing voluntary work is what is needed for you, when you see how bad those poor starving people have it, you might realize how lucky you really are.

You are blessed with empathy.

11-02-2016 07:40PM

Yeh back to the OP's actual question!

Nah I love life these days. Wasn't always the case, but very grateful to have come out the other side. I've a great view on life now thank god*

*i don't know what else to thank only God or Fcuk :P it's not god that makes me happy though!

ClovenHoof · 11-02-2016 07:55PM

Most people today hate their lives because they do everything the Government and RTE tell them to do. They can't imagine their lives without this. Happiness is delivered via alcohol and sports events involving people in green jerseys, but the pain when they sober up never goes away. It is always there.

I realised it was all bollox years ago and ignore it all. I do not vote and have zero faith in any politician. I do not care that people in far off lands are dying because I can't do anything about it. So I am not going to give my energy to that.

I will not let politicians, government press releases and media pundits determine my existence.

My life became creative and interesting to a level I could have only dreamt of when I was a 'Sheeple'. and as much as I hate that term, most people are this and their lives suck because they are terrified of being individuals.

ToddyDoody · 11-02-2016 07:59PM

The Raptor wrote: »

There's so much involved in living. I would give anything for a nice long sleep.

I had great plans all week but no I'm not getting anything done. I had one hour sleep on Monday night, four hours sleep last night, spent all day in work today followed by five hours in a&e today. No catching up on sleep. Back up at the crack of dawn again tomorrow.

You'll find a lot of people felt the same way (and more) in art, literature / books and music.

Im a particular fan of Jungian psychology and in one of his final assessments he despaired for the crap state that Western religion and spirituality was in, having tried nearly most his life to address the situation. And then he died.

Nodin · 11-02-2016 08:01PM

The Raptor wrote: »

I'm okay today, a bit tired due to not getting enough sleep again. At least I got more than the other two nights. I got around 6 and half hours last night. But this isn't enough for me.

I have nothing planned and no a&e this evening, so I have the evening to catch up on things and early to bed.

I'm not suicidal or anything, just need to get on top of things.

It reads to me that your problem is not life, but the lack of sleep, tbh. If you're new to a job etc it can be hard to turn off and get a bit of kip - it comes in time.

the evasion_kid · 12-02-2016 09:58AM

ClovenHoof wrote: »

Most people today hate their lives because they do everything the Government and RTE tell them to do. They can't imagine their lives without this. Happiness is delivered via alcohol and sports events involving people in green jerseys, but the pain when they sober up never goes away. It is always there.

I realised it was all bollox years ago and ignore it all. I do not vote and have zero faith in any politician. I do not care that people in far off lands are dying because I can't do anything about it. So I am not going to give my energy to that.

I will not let politicians, government press releases and media pundits determine my existence.

My life became creative and interesting to a level I could have only dreamt of when I was a 'Sheeple'. and as much as I hate that term, most people are this and their lives suck because they are terrified of being individuals.

spot on

Azalea · 12-02-2016 11:45AM

ClovenHoof wrote: »

Most people today hate their lives because they do everything the Government and RTE tell them to do. They can't imagine their lives without this. Happiness is delivered via alcohol and sports events involving people in green jerseys, but the pain when they sober up never goes away. It is always there.

I realised it was all bollox years ago and ignore it all. I do not vote and have zero faith in any politician. I do not care that people in far off lands are dying because I can't do anything about it. So I am not going to give my energy to that.

I will not let politicians, government press releases and media pundits determine my existence.

My life became creative and interesting to a level I could have only dreamt of when I was a 'Sheeple'. and as much as I hate that term, most people are this and their lives suck because they are terrified of being individuals.

"I can psychoanalyse people I don't even know, and I'm so much better than everyone else."

12-02-2016 12:02PM

I have come to the 'depressing' conclusion that its all about the type of personality traits you are born with. I have always been the happy clappy optimistic type so even when I was very sick or going through bad times in my life I was never overwhelmed by it and just got on with it. That just an accident of genetics.

Some people do find life very difficult and I am not sure what the answer is.

Duggy747 · 12-02-2016 12:28PM

Life could be a lot better but I'm happy with what I have. I've hit rock-bottom before and know what it feels like but take it as being a better person having experienced it, making sure that I'll never feel like that again and used what I learnt from it to help others.

I'm a sociable and friendly chap but I'm happiest when I'm living up my introvert side.

That and I'm relatively healthy, have me missus, all of my animals and I'm not in debt...........and I have pack of Thai curry crisps in the cupboard waiting to be devoured!

jimgoose · 12-02-2016 12:35PM

ClovenHoof wrote: »

...My life became creative and interesting to a level I could have only dreamt of when I was a 'Sheeple'. and as much as I hate that term, most people are this and their lives suck because they are terrified of being individuals.

Happiness and fulfilment through not participating in society. That's one answer, I suppose. If it works for you, more power. Personally I find that approach a bit adolescent. Much of "it" is indeed bollocks, but it appears to be the only game in town and sure it bates workin'. Happy is he who can play the game and at the same time make one heap of the whole lot, contemplate it for a little while, then walk away from it and do something else for the afternoon. Then go for a pint or three of pure cream.

bnt · 12-02-2016 01:26PM

I don't hate "life", because I recognise that every problem I have in life can be traced back to other people. Stupid, short-sighted, thoughtless people. People who think that making things more complicated means they are smart, when true wisdom starts with simplicity. There is so much going on at the human level that we simply don't need to do.

sryanbruen · 12-02-2016 02:06PM

No, I don't hate life. I hate humans - they're the reason for making life so miserable.

Azalea · 12-02-2016 03:53PM

Itzy wrote: »

To answer the OPs question, I don't hate life, I hate people indiscriminately.

sryanbruen wrote: »

No, I don't hate life. I hate humans - they're the reason for making life so miserable.

Let me guess: ye coincidentally happen to be the only humans who don't do hateful things, right?

sryanbruen · 12-02-2016 03:56PM

Azalea wrote: »

Let me guess: ye coincidentally happen to be the only humans who don't do hateful things, right?

No I didn't say... I'm all perfect and don't do anything wrong. I have done a lot of things wrong actually and I regret making those mistakes. These days though all I think about is positivity.

I even give away money to charity when I earn some from selling my music.

crazygeryy · 12-02-2016 03:58PM

biko wrote: »

Go turn your router off and stick it in a drawer for a few days. It will help.

or you could try sticking it up your ass it might make you go faster?:D

bnt · 12-02-2016 04:32PM

crazygeryy wrote: »

or you could try sticking it up your ass it might make you go faster?:D

On some of the ones provided by Irish ISPs, it could certainly improve the WiFi reception ...

whiskeyman · 12-02-2016 04:35PM

Life can deal you so many body blows, that you really start to get angry and question things... but then you try and put things into perspective.
Even then, it's hard though, because it's your perspective and your troubles and woes are the ones that are affecting you.
I tend to see life with peaks and troughs. Coming out of a trough now, but afraid of getting kicked back into it...
I do feel for some people who's lives seem to be more troughs / downs than anything.

wakka12 · 12-02-2016 04:46PM

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote: »

No, can't say I do. I actually love getting up in the morning, doesn't matter if it's cold or too early or whatever. You're doing something, meeting people, it's good. Lazing around in bed is sh*t and depressing!

For you. Meeting people is stressful and unenjoyable for others, I agree with the OP that a nice long sleep is in order

Ficheall · 12-02-2016 05:12PM

I would rather be without it, for there is a queer small utility in it. You cannot eat it or drink it or smoke it in your pipe, it does not keep the rain out and it is a poor armful in the dark if you strip it and take it to bed with you after a night of porter when you are shivering with the red passion. It is a great mistake and a thing better done without, like bed-jars and foreign bacon.

DEFTLEFTHAND · 12-02-2016 05:41PM

I always find my mood picks up around this time of year, the days starting to slowly stretch, the first signs of spring etc. I find the long dark wet winters tough.

Just like most people I wake up some mornings and want to stay in bed all day, I couldn't be arsed having to go out and deal with people. The trick I find is to never delve too deeply into the meaning of life (especially if you don't have faith or you're struggling with faith), on occasion I've started to ponder about the point of all this repetitious bs and it can be absolutely terrifying.

12-02-2016 06:56PM

I think a lot and I feel even more. When I'm around others I'm very intuitive towards their moods. So all of that can make life a challenge for me at times. But I love life. Even when I'm sad or hurt or lonely. There is so much excitement for me not knowing what's behind the corner.

It's a cliché but life really is what you make it. A bit of perspective can really help. Yes our problems are all relative to us and what may seem small to one person may be massive to another. But some struggles are simply far greater than many of us could ever imagine.

ClovenHoof · 12-02-2016 07:22PM

mariaalice wrote: »

I have come to the 'depressing' conclusion that its all about the type of personality traits you are born with. I have always been the happy clappy optimistic type so even when I was very sick or going through bad times in my life I was never overwhelmed by it and just got on with it. That just an accident of genetics.

Some people do find life very difficult and I am not sure what the answer is.

Your personality is not in your genetics! This is pure garbage from psychiatry which has NEVER found a connection between a persons DNA and their behaviourism.

This was the great reductionist lie of the 20th Century and the reason why so many people are on horrific psyche meds today and only getting worse.

caille · 12-02-2016 07:45PM

Richard Hillman wrote: »

It's a load of balls and the days seen to be getting shorter the old you get.

I wouldn't mind living in Downton Abbey. Those folk seemed to have all the time in the world. Breakfast served, pheasant shooting in the mid-morning, lunch and tea, a stroll in the country for the after noon, a good read before dinner and then Brandy and Cigars in the study before bed.

Nowadays it's commuting, breakfast on the go, 1 hour for lunch and then feeling sorry for yourself before you commute home for a microwaved dinner. By that time you have to be in bed.

That USED to be my life...until I changed things as I realised, yes, I have to work and I hate it but by God, I am not going to let it take my fitness and my leisure time from me as well.

Now, I get up the same time but fit in a brisk 40 minute walk before I start work. I go to a park at lunch time for another walk and am surrounded by flowers, trees, wildlife, setting me up to go back. I do commute but I use the time on the bus to listen to my ipod or watch good stuff on youtube. I always have something tasty and home cooked when I get home because I batch cook on a Sunday and if I am not at home in the evening, I am either in the cinema, at an evening class or meeting a friend for a drink or dinner. Friday evening are always spent out with my husband for a few drinks and a good film or a meal, where we get a chance to have a really good talk and a catch up.

Weekends are for lazy lazy breakfasts, box sets, some house work, drinking really good wine and other things, like going on boards, planning trips,holidays etc , also just sitting around relaxing. I also head down the country once a month to spend time with relatives.

As a result, I can honestly say now that my life is a lot better even though nothing has changed with work or what I do, what I changed was my determination to enjoy my free time as much as possible.

Witchie · 13-02-2016 02:11AM

The last few weeks I have hated my life. Even Johnny Logan and Bonnie Tyler made me cry on the Late Late tonight.

I am just feeling very stuck at the moment. I have a new life planned for next year and can't wait for it to start, but in the mean time I just feel so stuck and deeply deeply unhappy.

I wish I could be more like my older brother. He has contentment in life, something I have never had. I have always had to chase happiness.

I made the mistake of marrying the wrong person young and he turned out to be a total waste of space which has led to so much unhappiness trying to deal with his crap and get him to engage with his kids down the years.

I have had to fend for myself and raise my boys without any help and have never had much money or chance to do anything for me. All my efforts have been around my kids and now my youngest is going to college next year leaving a divorced, over weight, useless husk of a person whose best years are behind her.

Its fecking depressing.

Robsweezie · 13-02-2016 02:29AM

Witchie wrote:

I have had to fend for myself and raise my boys without any help and have never had much money or chance to do anything for me. All my efforts have been around my kids and now my youngest is going to college next year leaving a divorced, over weight, useless husk of a person whose best years are behind her.

You have my respect. Please don't talk about yourself like that. You put your kids first which is admirable and selfless. I'm sure they love you to pieces for that, they better. You got by on your own with strength , so you're far from useless. Any real man would love those qualities in you.

Does anyone else hate life

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