does anyone know how to cope with apathy?

[evaa]

as title says, how do you deal with feeling nothing all day every day? what do you do to make your days meaningfull?

 

[tryingtoquietdown]

The things that work the quickest and easiest are the things you want to stay away from. Don't resort to drugs, alcohol, self-harm, or general risky behavior unless you're already considering something worse (unless the drugs are prescribed medication ofc). Shit like meditation or journalling works for some people. I have to exercise until I'm sobbing to get out of my numbness sometimes. But other times, forcing yourself to do the things you used to enjoy, even if you don't anymore, brings back some emotions.

Either way, sorry you're feeling that bullshit. You're not alone in it.

 

[Hotsackage]

Walk, that's pretty much it. Or cook

 

[ma0]

For me, I just distract myself by any means necessary. Binging Youtube or taking several hour naps are helpful for me.

 

[hearball]

by distracting yourself pretty much . The distraction could be anything .

 

[Hotsackage]

Also make fun of elon on x

 

[Hollowman]

The things that work the quickest and easiest are the things you want to stay away from. Don't resort to drugs, alcohol, self-harm, or general risky behavior unless you're already considering something worse (unless the drugs are prescribed medication ofc). Shit like meditation or journalling works for some people. I have to exercise until I'm sobbing to get out of my numbness sometimes. But other times, forcing yourself to do the things you used to enjoy, even if you don't anymore, brings back some emotions.

Either way, sorry you're feeling that bullshit. You're not alone in it.

Because prescribed drugs are safe and effective? Lol wtf

 

[cme-dme]

I try to do something I enjoy whether it's watching youtube or an old tv show I used to enjoy or some nerdy computer programming thing. It's very easy to just bedrot though.

 

[976mera]

i play pretend. i pretend every day that i am someone i am not lol

 

[Xabin]

Como dice el título, ¿cómo lidias con no sentir nada todo el día, todos los días? ¿Qué haces para que tus días tengan significado?

La pregunta en si ya es algo jodida. ¿Como lidias contra un chunami?, ¿como lidias contra un terremoto que te está engullendo?. La definición del sufrimiento es....." La persistencia a seguir tirando, presionando o tratando de cambiar algo que no cambia"....la de la locura " Intentar tener resultados diferentes haciendo lo mismo de siempre".... .Yo hace tiempo que no lidio contra algo que se que no voy a poder cambiar. Sencillamente dejo de luchar y de algún modo esa presión que me quito da cabida a algo nuevo. Nunca se lo que es pero cuando vas conociendo y confiando en que a veces es mejor no luchar sabes y confías que algo surgirá porque por lo menos no estás con tanta tensión intentando "lidiar"..... A mí me encanta correr en el monte y la música. Cuando me siento con algo de ganas corro horas durante el monte con mis cascos asta que mi cuerpo revienta ja ja. El deporte es un buen método para poder sentirte de nuevo. Reconozco que cuando lo hago tengo una tendencia autodestructiva con mi propio cuerpo pero me sirve para sentirlo más. También me salvan bastante películas, documentales, series......

 

[tryingtoquietdown]

Because prescribed drugs are safe and effective? Lol wtf

Yeah, typically drugs prescribed to reduce emotional numbness are somewhat effective at reducing emotional numbness. Don't know what's confusing about that

 

[galavance]

Playing games, reading books/comics, watching videos. Reading this forum. Anything to constantly distract yourself, really.

 

[danny10]

Browsing this site :-)

 

[Hollowman]

Yeah, typically drugs prescribed to reduce emotional numbness are somewhat effective at reducing emotional numbness. Don't know what's confusing about that

They cause all sorts of side effects. I have PSSD, It's no fun being an emotionless zombie with no libido.

 

[Rymrgand]

Try to find a hobby or an activity you enjoy and keep doing it even if sometimes you are too apathetic to want to. Don't abandon your plans if you can (I know it's harder than it may look like). Do exercise, find a group to play boardgames, play a good videogame... Like tryingtoquietdown said, avoid unhealthy activities.

Therapy and meds are not a magical solution to everything like some people think, but they can help in some cases, and apathy can sometimes be reduced with prescribed medication.

I know some of what I said sounds like a stereotype, but I feel/felt apathy too and it helped me. For example, I used to make plans and then, when the day came, I didn't want to do it anymore. Despite that, (sometimes) I still did it, and even if I hated it for several hours, I was able to enjoy it after these hours.

Because prescribed drugs are safe and effective? Lol wtf

Unless you overdose with them, yes, they are safe and potentially effective. If you follow the instructions of the psychiatrist, they can give you enough energy to get a hobby or relationships or something in a safe way.

I'm sorry you got side effects, but meds are still a decent gamble if you are desperate. Doing hard drugs without control will likely end with you addicted and worse.

 

[WeDontKnowTheFuture]

I do not recommand meds. They can cause more apathy and debilitating side effects.
You can try sports ( to run for exemple), a cold shower, sun, nature, microdosing psylocibin ( really effective!!).

 

[evaa]

For me, I just distract myself by any means necessary. Binging Youtube or taking several hour naps are helpful for me.

problem is, theres nothing to distract myself from; its just a lack of emotions, watching youtube and doomscrolling just doesnt help me whatsoever.

 

[ma0]

problem is, theres nothing to distract myself from; its just a lack of emotions, watching youtube and doomscrolling just doesnt help me whatsoever.

It's more a case of getting temporary short term pleasures, and very mild emotion out of doomscrolling, at least in my case.