I can't seem to shake my feeling of emptiness

[Massimo2002]

There's not enough history here to get a sense of whether you are referring to the anhedonia of depression - an empty feeling with an associated difficulty being happy - or perhaps your problem is something completely unrelated such as having unreasonable expectations or feeling that you life is empty because it doesn't seem as glamorous as we imagine others' lives to be. The former would be intermittent or self-limited and might be associated with eating or sleeping problems, the latter more a permanent state with none of those associated symptoms.

We make meaning in life ourselves. We define our purpose ourselves. Navigating the mundane activities of daily life can be that. Good luck to you in your search:

"I don't think we're here for anything, we're just products of evolution. You can say 'Gee, your life must be pretty bleak if you don't think there's a purpose' but I'm anticipating a good lunch." - James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA.

Well meaning isn't coming to me and other people do have meaning in there lives I do know that and I do have bipolar and pure ocd so I know that those two cause immense feelings of unsatisfactory emptiness.

 

[Bthoth]

I don't do much for others. But what a profound quote "if you live for yourself you live for nothing" i will think about that but I do not think that helping more people will make me not feel empty because the empty feeling will come back.

I had to read it 3 times to get the gist.

Empty....? Where you sit find something that you appreciate. The thread reminded me of something i wrote a long time ago: To know bliss; appreciate every moment.

When you wake up, think of something that you appreciate. Even if it's just a cup of coffee, enjoy the warmth!

I used to ask myself, that if I had to live in a 3rd world country what would I miss the most. I realized the 1 thing I would miss the most while camping; the ability to take a hot shower.

Start with little items even a bite of food that you love or even clean socks. Use the little items to appreciate. Over time, you will develop a perspective of enjoying being alive.

 

[Massimo2002]

I had to read it 3 times to get the gist.

Empty.... where you sit find something that you appreciate. The thread reminded me of something i wrote a long time ago: To know bliss; appreciate every moment.

When you wake up, think of something that you appreciate. Even if it's just a cup of coffee, enjoy the warmth!

I used to ask myself, that if I had to live in a 3rd world country what would I miss the most. I realized the 1 thing I would miss the most while camping; the ability to take a hot shower.

Start with little items even a bit of food that you love or even clean socks. Use the little items to appreciate. Over time, you will develop a perspective of enjoying being alive.

I do that at times but I can't help but feel like what I have isn't enough.

 

[Bthoth]

I do that at times but I can't help but feel like what I have isn't enough.

one step at a time.

If you have that 'isn't enough' mode, then make bigger goals. Reach higher but break down the steps to make it reachable. Not just, I want 'x' but what will it take to get there and 'follow your feet'.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I disagree Meaninglessness just should not exist at all in the first place.

It's all in the mind. I find meaninglessness quite a nice break once in awhile.

 

[libre]

I keep seeking a meaning that is satisfactory for my life but I just can't find anything. Perhaps life really is meaningless I don't know. Sometimes nothing happens but then on Another day there is so much human activity going on I surely don't get it.

A search for meaning is a normal part of the human experience.
However, if you experience persistent emptiness or and a lack of interest or pleasure in your life in activities that you previously enjoyed, I would implore you to talk to a doctor about depression to see if it's something that you meet the criteria for.

Don't be afraid to reach out to your support network.