The Absence Of Hope

Has there ever been a time in your life that you felt hopeless
that things would get better for you? Do you feel this way now? What transpired in your life to ignite the hope that things woud be better?

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• suicide
• hopelessness
• helplessness
• coping
• skills
• depression

[PhyllisSophical]

Wow, this video gave me a chill. I was depressed through much of my life and on the edge of suicide a number of times, but what always brought me back was thinking that I wouldn't let "them" win; them being those in my childhood who just about ruined me. It was a huge struggle, but I'm happy now. I've even managed to forgive "them." Forgiving was actually very helpful as I was finally able to let go of a lot of the pain and anger. Anger not dealt with is a major factor in depression.

[Nanee715]

@PhyllisSophical thanks for you comments and sharing your struggle. I am glad that in the darkest time in your life you chose life rather than wanting to end the emotional suffering at any cost. Several of my patients that I see

by chance out in the community have come up to me and stated how happy they were that they hung on because they are leading happier lives.

[fruitofspirit]

When I was sick w/bipolar disorder, my husband would keep telling me that the bizarre paranoia & crying spells were just a product of my illness. He'd say, "Your brain is dumping chemicals in the wrong ways to make you think life is hopeless. But you will get better. It will just take the right meds & coping skills." This helped me to hope again. And as you know, my faith in God was the most critical factor. The meds keep me sane, but they are not what has restored my soul. That was my LORD.

[Nanee715]

@fruitofspirit your so lucky to have a husband who gets it and doesn't judge you.. I am so glad to have met you on youtube, I enjoy you immensely.

[WildwoodClaire1]

The short answer is "yes." And what inspired me to go on was sheer, bloody-minded determination to succeed, because my success was the biggest FU I could ever offer to certain people in my past. :)

[Nanee715]

@WildwoodClaire1 Claire thank you for commenting. Yes, this attitude is what does get people through the darkest times in their lives.

[Aonexia]

This Life existence has no spark as you say in this video. It just is...

Life, in this plane of existence, has no place for higher evolved spirits. We just live the best we can... waiting.

Sounds rather cold.. I know. But when you look @ the Earth openly and see what the human species rage unto the planet you will then see my point openly. We have created a monster of a system that knows one thing. -"Kill to Survive."

It is ashamed that humans still breed to bear children into this domain.

[Curas1]

In a disposable, consumer based society what good are broken or warn out people ?

Even if you are older, if you aren't shiny, trendy and vintage you aren't valued

[Ravenpheonix73]

To be honest with you, I am still trying to find that spark

[WetlandsRemediation]

NO,NO, NO! All being is suffering. And you would have them go after it happy? The ego picks up, the ego falls off, the ego picks up... OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. And ALWAYS as I, I, I. THAT is the meaning of reincarnation, the indefinite cycling wrought by Karma- your bright and happy promise of new day. Heaven and Hell- both are flawed. But at least in Hell, there is no FALSE HOPE. The Buddhist extinguishes desire, casts off the ego, and rests at the center of the wheel.

[fruitofspirit]

Love you, Girl! :)

[Nanee715]

@WiseMonkey888 Thanks for your comments and video response. Why didn't you link it? I will make a video response in a few days.

[Andraste77]

@belfastfreethinker - I'm with you. Defiance is HUGE. A refusal to be a victim and a refusal to give in to self-pity are very important and life- and energy-giving motivations. Respect!