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[–] BURN@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (6 children)

So I’ll be honest and say I have no want to prolong my life any longer than I absolutely have to. I have a myriad of mental issues, no plans to start or have a family and in general very little want to live another 50ish years.

I think that’s not uncommon in a lot of men either. There’s very little incentive to make it that long anymore. I’ll be working till the day I die and some poor choices in my life up to this point have put a significant damper on what’s left.

[–] Zacryon@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)
[–] BURN@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I did for a while. It never eased the existential dread of existing another day, so I eventually stopped once my therapist and I agreed that I could be a functioning member of society.

Talking about things doesn’t really do much for me. I’m extremely self-aware of why I am the way that I am, and it’s something I’ve come to peace with. I’m not necessarily unhappy, just content with living a very, very uneventful and short life.

[–] Zacryon@feddit.de 0 points 2 years ago

I see. So if there was a possibility to improve that, would you be willing to take it or are you fine as it is?

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