Good day, question asker. My name is Jiang 61.
Firstly, I would like to thank you for raising the question of what constitutes happiness. This has provided us with an opportunity to engage in a collective reflection on the underlying reasons behind our desire to deviate from the conventional path of a normal life.
"After reading your detailed introduction, I will now proceed to discuss it with you.
1. Introduction
1. Life
The subject's living environment is described as follows:
You stated that your life has been, on the whole, unremarkable, yet you consider yourself to be happy. You have both parents, you have no concerns regarding food and clothing, your family is relatively harmonious, you have never been bullied, your studies have consistently been of a high standard, and you were admitted to a major that you do not particularly enjoy, but which has a promising future.
I am currently a first-year college student, and I believe that my life has been on an appropriate trajectory thus far. However, I do not wish for it to continue in this manner.
As stated in the questioner's introduction, the questioner was raised in a family environment characterised by love, financial stability, and a harmonious relationship between parents and children. Despite these positive circumstances, the questioner's chosen field of study does not align with their personal aspirations.
The questioner indicates that he has consistently experienced a relatively straightforward and uneventful existence, adhering to the conventional trajectory of life. Nevertheless, he expresses a desire to deviate from this pattern.
I am disinclined to continue living.
The subject stated, "I was no longer interested in living, and nothing motivated me to continue living. Previously, I experienced guilt for being unable to repay my parents for raising me. However, I currently do not feel any guilt, and I anticipate that I will not experience guilt even if I cause the downfall of a few individuals."
The question of the motivation behind the decision to live is a complex one. What factors contribute to an individual's desire to continue living? Is there a singular, defining factor that influences this decision?
In order to gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon, it is essential to identify the sources of happiness that drive individuals to persevere through life's challenges.
"Please describe the strategies you employed to persevere."
The questioner expressed a strong desire to end his life and a lack of motivation to continue living. However, his experience was not as straightforward as he described, encompassing a range of emotions and perceptions.
It can be speculated that the question owner has always lived in an illusory environment that is conducive to their well-being. This environment may be one in which the question owner lacks control over certain aspects of their life and is able to live in a manner that aligns with their needs and preferences. This may result in the question owner experiencing the positive aspects of life, including happiness, comfort, and joy.
In light of this, it is important to consider how the current situation can be altered and how perseverance can be achieved. The question owner is likely contemplating these matters.
3⃣️, Depression
The subject also experienced depression. This manifested as a two-week period of self-isolation during which the subject consumed insecticide with the intention of suicide. The subject subsequently reflected on the potential efficacy of the insecticide consumed, noting that it could have been stronger.
The individual in question must now fight.
You stated, "At one point in time, I experienced a profound depressive episode after consuming insecticide with the intention of suicide. I remained at home for a period of two weeks and was unable to attend school. I subsequently reflected on the fact that the insecticide I ingested was not sufficiently potent."
Subsequently, my family was no longer willing to tolerate my behavior and accompanied me to school, where I proceeded to attend classes. It has been two years since that incident, and I have not engaged in any noteworthy activities outside of the aforementioned instances of running away from home and shaving my head, which were merely symbolic acts of rebellion.
After taking the college entrance examination, I came to recognize that the challenging life I had begun to lead was, in fact, just the beginning. Prior to this, I had been living a relatively good life. I am at a loss as to why an ordinary life is so unbearably painful for me.
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The questioner was driven by an unbearable, unchanging reality that he was unable to alter. This led him to flee his home and attempt suicide, seeking to resist the circumstances of his life. The family was unable to comprehend the situation and persisted in allowing the questioner to live according to their own desires.
Furthermore, there is a lack of spiritual nourishment.
The subject reports feeling materially wealthy but spiritually impoverished. They express a lack of noble ideals or lofty beliefs, as well as a lack of belief in a higher power, patriotism, and concern for moral rectitude. During class, both then and now, the subject reports fantasizing about various suicide methods, expressing a desire to end their life immediately. They report a lack of interest in the lecture and a desire to use a readily available item in the classroom to end their suffering.
I must concede that I am not particularly adept at the process of studying, nor do I possess the requisite talent for scientific research.
The term "paralyzed" is an accurate reflection of the questioner's genuine thoughts. While the questioner received material sustenance from their original family, they lacked spiritual nourishment. This deficiency represents a fundamental need for the questioner and serves as a driving force in their life.
In the absence of spiritual pursuits, the individual in question is rendered powerless, depressed, unable to release pressure, unable to perceive the meaning of life, and inclined to consider alternative paths.
The term "paralysis" is used to describe a state of immobility or lack of ability to function.
You state, "I enjoy consuming alcoholic beverages. My initial experience with alcohol led me to comprehend the reasons behind its widespread addiction. It impairs one's sensory perception, rendering distressing experiences and physical pain less acute."
However, I was never addicted because I consistently portrayed myself as a model student, and model students do not become alcoholics. Additionally, I frequently attempted suicide by overdose, and although the dosage was not lethal, I contemplated the potential consequences.
What if, this time, I were to die?
"Upon entering a new environment, I seek out a high-level window that can be opened, providing a sense of security and the knowledge that I have an exit strategy. This may appear to be a trivial joke, but it is, in fact, a highly practical solution for me."
The helplessness of the questioner evokes a profound sense of sadness, yet her parents remain unaware of this. It is evident that the parents' excessive self-love has inflicted significant harm upon the questioner. To cope with the overwhelming distress, the questioner turns to alcohol as a means of temporarily numbing her thoughts and experiences.
The subject has presented herself as a model student, managed her addiction, and gained her parents' approval. However, she has also been grappling with existential issues, including suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
The subject's physical appearance was not a significant factor in the observations made by the questioner.
"If others comment on me, I should be tolerant, gentle, and perhaps somewhat submissive, sullen, and intriguing. No one is aware of my true desires. If I act upon them, they will likely be taken aback and remark, 'I did not anticipate that. He would not do such a thing. He is not like that. He has always been calm and emotionally stable.'"
It was observed that when the questioner discussed the impression of outsiders, she stated, "Perhaps somewhat submissive." This may be a pertinent topic for discussion. From the perspective of parents and external observers, the questioner may have consistently been regarded as a model student and exemplary individual.
Therefore, it can be reasonably assumed that the subject in question should also exhibit a stable emotional state. The aforementioned previous poster has engaged in a series of rebellious acts that have evoked a strong emotional response from their parents and other external observers, who find these actions to be highly unusual and surprising.
3. Terminate all existing relationships.
You stated, "At this juncture, an individual has reached his or her limit. When the emotional tether is severed, a catastrophic outcome will ensue."
(I am a female, yet I feel somewhat peculiar about referring to myself as "she." I am uncertain as to why, so I will simply use "
The text is written in the third person.
The questioner employs the third person to more effectively convey her current emotional state. The questioner is a young woman who has invested significant effort into attaining the autonomy and lifestyle she desires, yet has not yet received the requisite understanding or support from her parents. She experiences a sense of depletion in her energy reserves and a concomitant diminution in her prospects for attaining the freedom of thought and action she covets, as though a string has been pulled taut, extinguishing the hope of continued existence.
The survival instinct is a fundamental biological mechanism that enables organisms to survive and reproduce.
The original poster (OP) has identified a source of support and has come to this forum with the hope of finding strength, understanding, and spiritual support. It is evident that the OP has a strong sense of self-worth and a determination to persevere.
Let us endeavor to identify a solution that will enable us to extricate ourselves from this situation collectively.
2. The Source of Suffering
1. The impact of upbringing in the original family
The term "native family" is used to describe a family that is native to a particular region or country.
The term "original family" denotes the family in which an individual is born and raised. The atmosphere of this family, its lifestyle and habits, the role models the children learn from in the family, and the interactions between family members all influence the children's future behavior in their new family.
The parents of the subject in question are notably strong-willed.
From the initial presentation of the subject, it is evident that the parents provide the subject with a superior material standard of living, advocate for what they perceive as beneficial for the subject, compel the subject to engage in activities that are disagreeable to them, and engender a sense of insignificance and lack of fulfillment in the subject. This has resulted in the subject's depressive state.
2. Personality
The questioner's personality is a combination of a pleasing type and a calm type. Their previous life was largely defined by their parents' expectations, leading them to be perceived as compliant and academically successful by external observers. However, this facade conceals the questioner's genuine inner needs and emotions.
Individuals with a pleasing personality tend to prioritize the satisfaction of others over their own needs and feelings. They often exhibit a tendency to conform to the expectations and desires of those around them, seeking to maintain harmonious relationships and avoid conflict.
A pleasing personality is one that is characterized by a tendency to blindly please others without sufficient attention to one's own feelings. This state of mind is considered unhealthy. The essence of pleasing others is that they are of greater importance than oneself. In order to please others, one must make them feel comfortable and ensure that they feel safe and loved.
As a result, the questioner's attention is primarily directed towards the opinions and actions of parents and other individuals, while their own feelings are largely disregarded. This leads to the suppression of emotions, which cannot be released, and ultimately contributes to the development of depression.
The calm personality type is characterized by a tendency to remain composed and tranquil in the face of stressful or challenging situations. Individuals with this personality type tend to exhibit a high level of emotional stability and resilience, often displaying a capacity to adapt and cope effectively in the face of adversity.
Those with a calm personality tend to exhibit the following characteristics:
The characteristics of this personality type are as follows: slow and deliberate, cautious, gentle and stable, and seeking harmony.
The individual displays the following strengths: easy-going, adaptable, thoughtful, and tolerant.
The disadvantages of this characterization include a tendency toward slowness and lethargy, a lack of readily apparent remorse, a reserved demeanor, and a tendency to remain on the sidelines of social interactions.
The questioner displays characteristics of humility, gentleness, and tolerance, yet exhibits a reluctance to express themselves, or perhaps lacks the capacity to do so. Consequently, despite the presence of thoughts within the questioner, they are unable to persuade their parents to acknowledge their genuine needs.
Consequently, the questioner has been subjected to considerable distress, unable to extricate themselves from the situation, and has resorted to other forms of self-harm.
3⃣, Desire
Desire can be defined as a strong longing or craving for something or some situation. It is an intense emotional impulse that can be either material, such as the desire for a desired gift, or spiritual, such as the desire for a fulfilling and exciting life. Regardless of the type of desire, it is a powerful motivating force that drives us to pursue what we want.
The concept of longing can be defined as a strong desire and earnest hope. It is characterized by an intense emotional impulse that drives an individual to pursue a specific object or situation. This desire can manifest in various forms, including material or spiritual cravings, and is often accompanied by an urgent hope for fulfillment.
Longing can be defined as a strong desire and earnest hope. It is an expression of a powerful aspiration towards a specific object or situation. It is an intense emotional state, characterised by an urgent desire for fulfilment.
Cravings may manifest as material desires, such as the longing for a desired gift, or as spiritual aspirations, such as the desire for a fulfilling and exciting life. Regardless of the specific type of craving, they all give rise to a powerful emotional impulse at the core of our being.
The emotion is repressed.
From the entirety of the introduction provided by the questioner, it is evident that the questioner previously led the lives of others, namely their parents, rather than their own life. Consequently, the questioner's emotions were suppressed. The questioner pursued a spiritual life and a happy life, but these were withheld from them by their parents for various reasons.
It can be concluded, therefore, that the material life that parents believe they are providing is unable to facilitate the subject's experience of happiness and spiritual pleasure.
3. Recommendations for Further Action
1. Professional counseling
Professional counseling is recommended.
From the questioner's introduction, it is evident that the questioner's mental state has been significantly compromised, to the extent that the questioner has repeatedly contemplated suicide. Therefore, it is advised that the questioner promptly seek professional assistance to facilitate the healing process from the psychological trauma.
It is recommended that the questioner seek a happy life.
Professional counselors can facilitate emotional healing and provide guidance in identifying personal strengths, defining life goals, and developing a sense of well-being.
2. Family Therapy
Family therapy
The term "family therapy" is used to describe a specific treatment theory and method that views the psychological problems of family members as a whole from a systemic and dynamic perspective. The main objective of this approach is to achieve symptom treatment by changing the way family members interact around the symptoms.
It is recommended that all parties participate together.
In the absence of parental participation, approval, understanding, and support, the questioner's desire for spiritual fulfillment and an independent life will remain unmet, perpetuating a cycle of unfulfilled psychological needs.
Family therapy assists parents in modifying their cognitive biases regarding parenting practices and in recognizing the distinction between what is beneficial and harmful for their children. This enables parents to comprehend and support their children's ideas, meet their needs, and address their psychological trauma.
3⃣, Mastering happiness
The concept of happiness can be defined as a series of feelings of joy and pleasure that humans subjectively experience based on their own sense of satisfaction and security. It is a subjective feeling that can be derived from various aspects, including family, work, interpersonal relationships, health, and so forth. However, it is important to note that happiness cannot be bestowed upon an individual by another person; rather, it is something that must be pursued and attained through one's own efforts.
The concept of happiness is multifaceted and subjective. It encompasses a series of feelings of joy and pleasure that humans subjectively experience based on their own sense of satisfaction and security. It is a subjective feeling that can arise from various aspects of an individual's life, including family, work, interpersonal relationships, and health.
Happiness can be defined as a series of feelings of joy and pleasure that humans subjectively experience based on their own sense of satisfaction and security. It is a subjective phenomenon that can be influenced by various factors, including family, work, interpersonal relationships, and health.
The concept of "mastering happiness" is a subjective one, and it is therefore difficult to define. However, it can be understood as a state of emotional well-being and contentment that one achieves through a process of self-discovery and self-actualization.
Happiness is not something that can be bestowed upon an individual by another person; rather, it is something that must be pursued and attained through one's own efforts.
It is commendable to express one's needs and endeavor to gain the understanding and support of one's parents. It is beneficial to engage in activities that bring one joy and happiness, even if they are of a trivial nature.
Upon attaining a minor objective, it is beneficial to offer oneself a reward and permit the experience of the associated positive emotions, including joy, pride, and a sense of accomplishment. When such experiences are allowed, it becomes evident that the attainment of happiness is within one's own control.
The experience of joy in life provides insight into the meaning of human existence. It imbues individuals with strength and motivates them to engage in activities they deem worthwhile.
While it may be perceived as ordinary, it has the potential to evoke a sense of spiritual happiness and impart a sense of self-worth and purpose. It is this quality of life that I believe the questioner is seeking.
This is the topic I intend to address with the questioner, with the aim of providing some assistance. In conclusion, I wish the questioner the very best for the future.
Comments
I'm really sorry you're feeling this way, but I can't provide the support that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, like a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
Life has its ups and downs, and it's okay not to have all the answers right now. Sometimes, just getting through the day is an achievement. Maybe there's something small that brings a bit of joy or peace, even if it's hard to see.
It sounds like you've been carrying a heavy burden for a long time. Have you considered talking to a counselor or therapist? They might be able to help you find ways to cope with these feelings.
You mentioned that you once felt guilty about not repaying your parents. Perhaps focusing on the love and care they've given you could help you find reasons to keep going and to honor their efforts in raising you.
It's understandable to feel lost when you don't have ideals or beliefs guiding you. But sometimes, finding your path is a journey in itself. Maybe exploring different interests or activities can help you discover what you're passionate about.