Why do i feel so broken & empty?

Question

My life at the moment just seems to be going no where and i have been feeling like this for a long time. I don't know how to deal with it although i do cope with my feelings day in day out, but that's not how i want it... "coping" with things. It seems that when someone does comes into my life they walk straight back out i'm starting to think it's something they see which they don't like, it's like i don't even deserve an explanation as to why the people who i thought i knew, the people who i thought knew me don't wanna know anymore. I'm only young but their was a point in my life where i completely closed off from everyone and the slightest bit of happiness which i was experiencing... well I guess i took it to seriously because now i feel worse then i ever have from knowing i tried to be happy succeededed and now back to square one, like everything that i was experiencing was a waste of time, I thought i was an alright type person but the way things are panning out i'm slowly beginning to realise this is my life people walk in and out.

This question doesn't really have an answer just some thoughts on it i guess. Meaningful or meaningless i don't mind. I just felt i had to vent my feelings somewhere.

Answer 1

travelling down the path of life is certainly not easy. there are times when we reach a break in the road, and we are not sure which way to go, we have to consider many factors. perhaps you are at the fork in the road, and friends or so called friends are on one side, but your future success is on the other, you have to make the choice, and it isn't easy, and perhaps you chose the side of future success.

Answer 2

Move to japan, teach english for money, give stupid answers to questions on yahoo.

Bish bash bosh, happiness prevails.

Answer 3

Sometimes when we are empty inside we try to fill the void with others. When they don't fill this void we become unhappy. I understand how you feel because I have been there to. Take a look at your life; where are you as far as work or school etc. Think of the good things that you have done. Start to focus on yourself for awhile. What about your family? If your relationship is not good fix it. Remember you cant make other people happy or grateful. If you have hurt anyone in your life, make peace and move on. The key is to be happy with yourself! I cant say that enough. Realize your limitations. Ask yourself why you were closed off? Is there something else going on...maybe a visit to your Doctor and take about an anti-anxiety or anti depression medication. I am not suggesting it but I have been on a low dose and I feel  a lot better. Nothing is a waste of time. I am a true believer that things happen for a reason and you have to figure out what it is. GOOD LUCK to you....find a safe quite place in your head and stay there for a while.

Answer 4

Hey, I feel exactly the same way. Ive been put off work sick with depression and ive applied for college now to try and change things.

Im not sure what to tell you, but things will get better, lifes what you make it, so it seems and thats what im trying to do, get my life back in order :)

Answer 5

<(^-^)> I know how you feel, sweetie! I've gone through h**l like this before....hugs and a cookie for you for letting it out.

Answer 6

Well everybody here loves you. Don't we guys?

Answer 7

you said you are YOUNG...and you also mentioned you are coping...so does that mean you are WELL?

Answer 8

we are hear for you like the first answer. tell us about what your goingthrough and we can try to do our best

Answer 9

i know where your coming from. i feel the self same thing everyone is busy doing there own thing, when your standing there waiting for the next "visitor" to pass throught.

i think you need to have a chat to your doctor about have CBT, it alters the way you look at things, i have only just started mine.

do you think of things people have said and somehow always turn it back on yourself as if it was you that did wrong?

my life as been full of "visitors" and i couldnt figure out why...... maybe this will help as so many people who have had CBT say its worked wonders.........

Answer 10

you feel broken and empty because you are relying on others for your own happiness, and honey, that never works.  You need to find your happiness from inside yourself...trust me it is there.  Look within, be your own best friend, and you will never have to look for it from someone else...someone who cannot give you happiness, that always comes from inside.  So many unhappy people out there, and all because they ignore their inner happiness and contentment, you must be your own best friend before you can expect to have a friend.

Answer 11

I feel the same way, actually. I don't know what this life is for--I don't help anyone in my job, I don't have a boyfriend or kids . . . Everybody I know has something like that at least. Why don't I? Am I really such a bad person? Am I unloveable? I thought I was pretty cool, but nobody stays in my life long enough to make me feel any other way.

I don't know what to do either. If you find out, let me know. LOL

Answer 12

honey it sound like you have low self esteem you really need to realise that if people walk in and out of your life its there loss not yours. you dont need an explanation of people who leave you its not because of you its becuase they are cowards and are scared of what the future could hold. i strongly think you need a confidence boost i think you should get some mates or a sister and have a girly night in and dont think about people leaving your life look forwards to new people entering it. hope this helps remeber you dont need a man to be independant.

Answer 13

We only get one shot at life so you need to live every day as if it were you're last. If you had a free supermarket dash for an hour, you wouldn't just stand there, you'd be out in different aisles picking up as many items as you can! Keep your life full and try not to over analyse your feelings.

Keep smiling!

Answer 14

    I know how you feel. you feel like your drifting in a nameless ocean without a compass and no real destination. sometimes you see a speck of land, a place to start over, and sail in its direction only to find it barren and empty. First, you were overjoyed and immediately changed your course hoping for so much more than it could give. when you discover it it wasn't up to your expectations, you felt... betrayed, almost. My advice is "Take what you get and be thankful that you have something". its those little things in life, hope that things aren't always as bad as they seem, that keep ME going.

    As for those people... when they leave like that they probably didn't have your well-being in mind. They shouldn't be missed, but never forgotten, either.

    Im no psychiatrist. im not even great judge-of-character. but i respect your feelings. dont give up, EVER.

Answer 15

you said that you are young...and thats the explanation...when you are young your hormones are going crazy and a lot of teenagers experience depression well in to you 20s...my guess is this is just a faze...try doing things you enjoy like if you like to be out doors go hiking or horse back riding...really focus on making yourself happy..forget boys for awhile and try doing fun things...and if a boy comes alone then thats great

Answer 16

we have a very similar problem

Answer 17

Look at these answers ..

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

Hope It Helps a bit, and .. It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not.

Answer 18

don't let yourself to be in such state for too long. you could achieve happiness like others did but you need to be pro active and positive. good luck.