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Many men reach a point in their forties or fifties where life begins to feel heavy in unexpected ways. Projects that once felt meaningful seem hollow. Achievements don’t bring the satisfaction they promised. A quiet question rises: Is this what life was supposed to be? This experience is often called
Image – Markus Spiske Disconnection is one of the most painful human experiences. We may have friends, family, or even a partner, yet still feel a quiet emptiness—like we are living behind an invisible wall. This sense of being cut off from others can create loneliness, self-doubt, and even depression.
Loneliness can feel confusing. You might have people around you — family, friends, colleagues — and still think: Why do I feel lonely even though I have friends? You’re not alone in this experience. In fact, research shows that loneliness isn’t simply about the number of people in your life.
Updated October 2025 with new insights. Motivation can be elusive. Sometimes you wake up knowing exactly what you “should” do, and yet your energy feels flat. You ask yourself: Why can’t I just find motivation? What is wrong with me? Whether it’s about your health, career, relationships, or personal growth,
Featured image – by Sebastian Voortman via pexels Feeling lonely when you’re single is hard — but feeling lonely while in a relationship can be deeply confusing. You share a life, a home, maybe even children with someone, yet a quiet ache of disconnection persists. You might ask yourself late at night: “Why
Updated October 2025. You have a stable job. People care about you. Life looks “fine” from the outside.And yet, deep down, there’s a restless unease. You wake up wondering: Why am I anxious? Why do I feel stuck? What is wrong with me? If you’ve whispered this question to yourself,
Exploring Anxiety Through Existential Analysis Introduction: When Worry Appears Without a Cause You wake up with your chest tight, your heart racing, and your thoughts spiraling. Someone asks, “What’s wrong?” and you can’t find an answer. The anxiety feels real—yet there’s no obvious reason for it. If you’ve ever asked
Support workers play a vital role in health and social care across the UK. They work directly with individuals who need extra help to live fulfilling and independent lives. From supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, to those struggling with mental health challenges, physical disabilities, or long-term conditions, support
Parenthood is often portrayed as full of joy, connection, and purpose. In many ways it can be all of those things. But it can also be lonely—more than many expect. Many parents report isolation, emotional exhaustion, and the sense that they are doing it all, yet still disconnected. If you
Life often brings us moments when we pause and ask: What is the point of all this? Am I truly living the life I want? Why do I feel disconnected, even when everything seems fine on the outside? These questions sit at the heart of Existential Analysis (EA) – a
Being a nurse or care worker is often described as a calling—work that demands deep compassion, emotional strength, and resilience. Yet, what happens when that very calling leaves you feeling emotionally exhausted or profoundly lonely? Loneliness in the healthcare profession is common, but rarely talked about. It goes beyond being
Major life changes — whether due to loss, career shifts, divorce, illness, or entering a new life stage — often leave us feeling unmoored. These transitions can shake the very foundation of who we believe we are, triggering deep questions about identity, value, and direction. The experience can be disorienting
Loneliness and depression are deeply human experiences, but for men, they often carry an extra layer of stigma and silence. Across cultures, men are frequently encouraged to “tough it out,” hide vulnerability, and shoulder burdens without asking for help. This has created an invisible crisis where countless men suffer in
Midlife can feel like a breaking point. For many professionals, the momentum of early ambition begins to slow, revealing a quieter — often more unsettling — question: What is this all for? You may have achieved what you once thought would bring fulfillment — a stable career, a family, financial
Introduction: Loneliness as a Universal Experience Loneliness is often described as one of the most painful human experiences. It can touch people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life. What makes loneliness particularly complex is that it does not simply mean being alone. You can feel lonely in a
Professor Alfried Laengle discusses the foundations of Existential Analysis with the Four Fundamental Motivations and how inner consent can lead to a happy and fulfilled life.
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