@squirley thanks for explaining. I think where me and FC differ is that I'm desperate to understand what it's like for happy people
ok I gotcha , and yah simular thoughts but also a difference. And that's a hard one to explain.
Even though I knew at times of "happiness" the world is a fucked up dark place. I didn't care. Even though I agree existing is fucked. At that time in my life I would be toxic and say ...yah life is dark play the game or don't pussy . Take a shot and do a rail then go back to work lol.
But I'm a little more understanding now. Even though I've thrown in the towel On my life.
Those 2 articles in the other thread explained it better then I can.
Even though it some what exaggerated on life is pointless and even existing is fucked. I get it.
Happiness is fake etc. - I won't lie I've enjoyed that fake happiness. But also see the other side as well.
whereas FC is just like "being happy is delusional" etc. I actually used to think like that until I got a bit older (FC will hate me for saying that!)
Ah right exactly kind of what I meant by what I said up there. I can see both sides of it. Cause I've experienced both sides. Society norms / personal goals / darkness / etc.
but there's only so many times other people can tell you they're genuinely happy being alive before you have to actually believe it I guess.
I know people , sorry KNEW people. I keep to my self now. I've known people that are genuinely happy , that have worked hard and broken out of the system or played the system well to not be wage slaves or bank slaves anymore.
Brings back the " rat race " type theory and how it's fucked up that people need to compete vs each other. Hence the existing at all is torture.
True.
I understand the argument.... oh that's just society brainwashing they're not really happy they just think they're happy. But I can't agree with that.
Yeh I guess I don't really know how it correlates to happiness but I can appreciate a sunrise. Part of me just thinks if that sun didn't exist I wouldn't have to be here tho.
True ! A nuclear type winter would be great. Just a hard reset on the planet lul. Yah I'm not sure what example would be good to say. When I've gone on dog walks with an old friend. That I can say was clean sober , and genuinely good vibes.
Yeh I can imagine that was very beautiful and tranquil.
it's odd now though. Coming at ease with my choice not to be here ive been able to see things as they are. Reality etc. And no longer care about those things. Just want to exit asap when things are prepared again.
I suppose I don't ever think I'll get anything out of life, it sounds like you've had some good times. It's not like I'm saying everything has been awful for me,
Yeah I've had , Ups and Downs. Now I'm just content. And accepting.
I hear yah , but I think that's where I misunderstood most of FC posts. And I'm glad those 2 others , can't remember the names damnit. Went into further detail and explained a little more.
like how can EVERYTHING be so TRAGIC and AWFUL, but it was from more of a over all out look and philosophy type out look. Based on some facts though as well.
And I was looking at it in a more personal way.
Also that's the difference you can say not everything is has been awful, but you can agree the world is shit. ( I think )
more like I just know I don't get the same effect out of experiences that other people do. But I mean that's depression in a nutshell!
Very true , I agree. And I think that's why I self medicated for a long time and went to the gym so much. At least then things were bearable?
It really sucks if you are in the situation you're in due to injury and life circumstances when you previously enjoyed life.
c'est la vie. I could if I wanted to go get all doped up and stay in a locked up ward for a month , all cranked up on pills. Therapy etc.
Not saying this doesn't work for some people. Even though its fucked up at times.
I just don't want to this time. Don't have the energy. Nor the care. Fucked up world has won and I accept the defeat. And thanks.
Sounds like a shitty shrink! I haven't been to one yet, wondering whether to take the plunge or not. I think I would give up if I had that experience-That's just really awful of them, like in what way is it professional to ridicule people going to you for help? SMDH
Yah I've heard so many stories some good some bad it's pretty all over the place I don't really get it. Mine was ok. Talked , listen. Gave a 3rd party outlook on certain things. I could agree or disagree. Only thing I didn't agree with was the amount of meds they wanted me to take. Like 8-10 pills a day. Ridiculous.
What I meant was a few of my "friends" I told completely turned and where like wow bro you're fucked up going to therapy/soberity and all this shit.
True friends will be ok good man whatever you need to do.
Yeh I wish I had the motivation for that! It sucks you're not in that place anymore and can't still do that because of injuries etc.
Yah at one point it did suck. But now I don't really think about it.
at that point I realized certain people I was around and shit I was doing , was very draining. Few dudes gave the motivation/sober Even without the meds. I do feel a little guilty at times because me being gone will upset them. But I think they'll understand. Eventually.
Haha exactly good example! Maybe I just expect too much. The only thing I could genuinely enjoy or look forward to would be rare events like concerts or Christmas or something. I can't see daily life as enjoyable if you know what I mean.
Concerts etc . Sure great happiness but then that can go back to the other "argument" of temporary "fake happiness" and then on Monday you're back to dark reality.
Yah I hear you this is why everyday before work I would smoke a fat J because even though I'm like yay work build stuff , in the back of my mind it's like ok , rent , food, bills, gas , etc . And that's the cruelties of it all. How can you obtain a daily "happiness" if we are all set up for failure the second we pop out the womb.