This past year or so has just sucked the spirit out of me. I see no hope.

Go read "the plague" by camus.

What would make you feel better?

You are allowed to have bad days, but don't let those days keep you from living a positive life one day at a time. It is hard to convince your mind and body of that sometimes (I know firsthand) but keep at it, stay positive, and believe in yourself - believe that you can makes choices to control your life in any direction you choose to go. Better places exist in your life and I know you will find them. Keep moving forward, a day at a time.

There is always hope. God loves you. He made you in his image!
Vibing you a bright ball of sunlight

~Sending your spirit Light and Love~

Been there, felt that, didn't do it.....things turned around.
It gets better brother. Hang in there.

:: hug::

Bro, I shouldn't be alive, but I'm really glad that I am. Times change and things get better.

All these hidden comments are confusing me.

Davino I've been in a pit of despair before and it seemed hopeless. All I needed was some time. If it's at all drug or alcohol related, you should get sober. And whether it's that or anything else, call the number Jimmy gave you or seek the help and advice of a professional.

I know it might sound dumb to you when people to keep telling you that there's hope since the reason you're feeling like shit is precisely because you think there ISN'T any. I keep trying to find the right words to say what I'm trying to say here, but it comes down to this:

Keep fighting, even if you can't see a reason to. I was completely convinced that my life would never get better and I was totally f***ed. Don't get me wrong, things are far from perfect, but things did end up improving, and they are slowly getting better. Point is, I was wrong about there being no hope. You might be too, even if you can't see a reason for it right now. Don't give up.

Also sorry to hear that you're feeling down. Take some time to relax and reflect on things. Your spirit is just in need of some TLC. Take a look at the good advice given by the posters in this thread. Sometimes life really sucks, unfortunately thats how it goes. But, you can turn things around. Things will get better, just keep at it.

Our hope is with you Davino. The world feels like a sad, f***ed up, dark place to be, but you gotta remember you're always overwhelming surrounded by love, even when you can't find it.

@Davino said:

This past year or so has just sucked the spirit out of me. I see no hope.

Well next year is about to begin! I have had some terrible years myself, 2morow is always another day to try to make it better! If u dont wanna talk to a hotline call a friend or close family member!

Sending hugs from Chicago.

Nowhere to go but up, brotha. Hang in there. Crank up lots of spring 92.

I know that sometimes things can get really dark. When you feel so awful, in the moment, nothing feels worth it. But you have to get through. Even if you don't want to, you have to get through. It can be so hard when you can't see a reason, or you don't feel like you can, but you have to hang on. Something will change. It will. I have noticed for myself, that going out into nature helps me feel better. Experiencing something bigger than myself, getting out of my head for a while. Just letting your thoughts go. I'm telling you, just focus on getting yourself through and in time something will change.

@davino
pm'd

Hope you're hanging in there and not getting too wrapped up in the negativity. You gotta fight for your sanity sometimes. It gets hard sometimes, everyone understands. No shame in getting down every once in a while, know that you have to pick yourself up, no one can do it for you.

Peace and love brother.

A few years ago I felt at the end of my rope, from both external and internal issues, and I kind of hoped to either not wake up, or do something outright to remedy the situation, which principally for me meant getting off alcohol (not suggesting that is your issue, but if it is, there are no solutions to be found there). 2012 turned out to be the best year of my adult life (the Dick's shows being one of a number of personal and spiritual peaks). The takeaway? It gets better, yes, but sometimes with a little work and change.

Breath in and breath out slowly. Be with your feelings. Observe them from the outside. Step away from them as if they belonged to someone else. Feel compassion and love for that person. You have more strength within than you realize.

Head up bro your funk will end soon ... Just keep pushing easier said than done but

The wind from beyond the mtn..... Come to VT..... lets shred the trees...we got snow which equals fun...

@Busta_Move said:

Has anyone heard from @Davino since the OP?

No. I sent him a PM today but haven't heard.

Is there any way for the admins to track him down via IP? I know that the Shroomery admins have done this in multiple emergency situations, and have saved some lives.

Hey man, I just PMd you. When you get some time, get back to me.