No will to live

At this point I just give up. I have no will to live at all. All that I'm living for is my family so they don't get hurt. My day goes like this: I wake up, drive to work, sit there for 8 hours, go home, sleep, over and over again. I have no friends, no interests, no hopes, nothing to look forward to, and no one close to me in my life. I'm so lonely and sad, I find no joy in anything, no satisfaction in anything, no reason to go on at all except for my family. I am dreading living out the rest of this piece of ***** life.

I know it feels like you're in a pit of sadness and nothingness but there's more to life than this. You hate your job, it's ok alot of people do. You don't have friends, live on and make some. I'll be your friend if you want . No motivation, it'll come eventually so don't worry. Are you seeing a therapist or taking medication? It could be a big help; even when you feel that all hope is gone there's always a little. You posting on here is proof and the response that I saw you give another member is also proof. Don't give up!

Do you have access to mental health professionals? Would you consider(if you already have not been)assessed by a MD, pdoc, or therapist for treatment?

You have a level of functioning that allows you to work regularly and it seems, sleep adequately. Take what you like and leave the rest behind. Take Care. Just wrote a response to let you know I read your post.

To both of you: Yes. I have been assessed and am on medication. I have a therapist, but I'm getting a new one. I've done a Partial Hospitalization Program, I've been hospitalized, and I've done an Intensive Out-Patient Program. Nothing seems to help me. They say I have to help myself, but I don't think I can. I feel absolutely nothing from the meds. I don't think meds work on me. However, my psychiatrist seems to be so confident that they will work.

You just have to keep trying you never know when the next med might work wonders. That's what I'm doing. Your post could be mine, so I understand. Just taking the next step one at a time. Waiting for something to work. It's called hope; I don't have much but it is better than nothing. And being here on Psych Central helps. There are lots of us in need of friends and willing to be friends. PM me if you want to talk.

same spot man. not sure what to do either.

Have you told your P that the meds aren't working? If you feel that way he/she should change your prescription, if you have and they did nothing then changing your P is the best option. I do agree that you have to be willing to help yourself but I know that is the hardest thing to do. I suggest not rushing yourself and as my therapist always says: "Take it one day at a time, celebrate the little victories and work your way up." You may feel down and hopeless but if you focus on the positive as much as you can, even if you have to crawl, you'll be able to get out of the pit.

I feel the same way. I am only alive because I don't want to hurt my family. Have you tried meds?
I am sure there is something that excites you..

Hi Sadley, I'm just wondering how you are doing today?

hugs

Gracez

Hello Sadley,

I know it hurts sometimes. Life can just seem to drag on and on, but you're right, we must carry on for the sake of those we love. They will keep you strong, keep you holding on until there is a better tomorrow, and you will be love them even more for their presence. My heart goes out to you, and I hope maybe you might find solace speaking with someone close.

Sterella