How to deal with the feeling of emptiness?

How to deal with the feeling of emptiness?

You shared what should you do when you wake up on a random day and feel that gnawing empty feeling and nothing feels pleasurable and life does not feel worth living? You also questioned how can you avoid feeling that way in the first place, when there are no obvious triggers for why it happens? You questioned how to deal with the feeling of emptiness at this time.

Based on your statement, “What should I do when I wake up on a random day and feel that gnawing empty feeling and nothing feels pleasurable and life doesn't feel worth living?” I am very concerned with you sharing that you have suicidal thoughts. I do want to share with you that being suicidal is considered a medical emergency. When you share that you have thoughts of suicide, I recommend that you get an assessment from a licensed professional counselor and or licensed mental health professional therapist immediately. If you are not sure who you can go to, you can go to your local emergency room or call 911.Please understand that the services provided through BetterHelp are not intended for crisis situations such as individuals who are having currently thoughts of suicide and or urgent needs. In a crisis situation, please call 911 or your local emergency services or you can also visit the nearest emergency room. Once you have sought the proper mental health treatment to discuss and process your suicidal thoughts. Then, I would highly recommend that you start seeking mental health therapy with a licensed professional counselor and or licensed mental health professional therapist or that you continue seeking treatment from a licensed professional counselor and or licensed mental health professional therapist if you are seeing someone at this time.

Based on your question, I would highly recommend that you seek help from a licensed professional counselor and or licensed mental health professional therapist to discuss your thoughts and feelings regarding what you should do when you wake up on a random day and you feel that gnawing empty feeling and nothing feels pleasurable and life does not feel worth living. A licensed professional counselor and or licensed mental health professional therapist can help you discuss and process what triggers you to experience a gnawing empty feeling where nothing feels pleasurable and life does not feel worth living. A gnawing empty feeling and nothing feels pleasurable and life does not feel worth living can help you learn to implement effective coping skills to reduce your feelings of emptiness in regards once you seek proper help for your suicidal ideations.

Emotional distress is a huge factor in possibly adding to some of your current feelings of emptiness and loss of pleasure that can easily manifest into depression. It is quite beneficial to have a licensed professional counselor and or licensed mental health therapist to discuss your specific thoughts and feelings in a safe and conducive environment of your choice. Taking the time to find the proper licensed professional counselor and or licensed mental health therapist is very important, so you can feel comfortable in working to making the necessary changes to improve your mental well being as a means of decreasing your emotional distress at this time that may have manifested into depression. Depression can be treated with the use medication and therapy combined. 

Behavior interventions, Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have all been beneficial in treating individuals who have struggled with feelings of emptiness. A gnawing empty feeling and nothing feels pleasurable and life does not feel worth living can assist you in learning how to effectively implement coping skills to decease your feelings of emptiness. A licensed professional counselor and or a licensed mental health therapist can provide you counseling in a safe and confidential setting without feeling judged or ridiculed. A licensed professional counselor and or a licensed mental health therapist can also introduce you to deep breathing techniques, stress relaxation techniques, calming techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, grounding techniques positive interpersonal social skills and imagery as a means of decreasing your feelings of emptiness at this time.

In an effort to decrease your feelings of emptiness, you can also try to commit to changing the way you think. It will take a lot of practice, dedication and determination to alleviate increased feelings of emptiness. However, trying to do this will help you feel better and it can lead to your feeling much better and becoming more productive. You can recognize when it is happening and when you find it happening you can choose to think about something more productive. You can also look for solutions by committing to learning from your mistakes and solving your problems so you can productively move forward, set aside time to think when you notice you are not feeling productive outside of that scheduled time, remind yourself that you will think about it later, distract yourself with a self-care activity and you can practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the key to living in the "here and now." When you become mindful, you will be completely present in the moment. It can be like a form of meditation that takes a lot of practice, but over time and with consistency, it can be very beneficial in decreasing thoughts of not being productive in an effort to help you experience an overall healthier mental well-being at this time.

Overall, I highly recommend that you seek help from a licensed professional counselor and or a licensed mental health therapist to properly assess your thoughts of feelings of emptiness in regards to your current emotional distress at this time. Emotional and mental distress can look different for everyone because mental health is not a one size fits all. Therefore, it is very important to get personalized treatment for your specific and current mental and emotional needs in regards to decreasing your feelings of emptiness in that is currently causing you emotional distress at this time. Best regards to you!