How does one function after having become crippelingly indifferent?

>>17825181
No pointers anyone?

I just drown myself in my books and my beer and try to forget about people.

>>17825376
I do the exact same thing but I resent the thought of being content so easily and with so little.

>>17825387
It's better this way I think, depending on other people is a vain and immature attitude, we would be just using them for our happiness, and vice-versa. This always leads to trouble and heartbreak, as seen by every other thread here.

>>17825181
are you sure you are not just being cynical?

optimism is not the same thing as ignorance. it's about not assuming things must suck by default.

cynical people often see things in black or white and then assume they know how everything works from their overly simplified model of reality.

If you feel like you don't have the energy to care about things I'd assume you are not taking care of your physical health that well.

>>17825396
I agree completely with regards to depending on people, we have a very similar disposition but the issue extends beyond social needs. To find something that doesn't involve other people that is fulfilling and satisfying or something to grow and develop into seems impossible with this indifference, nothing seems significantly worth pursuing when all the obstacles, bothers and frustrations are tallied.


>>17825428
I used to neglect my physical health when I leaned more towards cynicism but I have been taking very good care of my health for well over a year and half and I am very fit as a result.
I still dislike childish naive idealistic optimists but I generally don't even bother expending any energy or thoughts on them anymore.

>>17825447
how much effort do you put into trying new things? Maybe you need some variation.

>>17825498
Too much I think, I burn myself out within months if I go for it, if I don't it just turns into forced tedium.