Feeling of Emptiness
“Despite being surrounded by people in the office, I still feel disconnected and alone.” “I have so many followers on Instagram, and my posts receive numerous comments, yet I still feel a sense of emptiness and lack confidence in myself.” If you can relate to these thoughts, you might be experiencing feelings of emptiness. This sense of emptiness can make you feel numb, emotionally detached, and isolated, even when you are not physically alone. It’s a common experience in today’s digital world, where social connections can sometimes feel shallow or unfulfilling. These feelings may stem from a lack of deep, meaningful relationships or an inner disconnection from your own needs and emotions. Recognizing these feelings is the first step toward addressing them and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others on a deeper level. Signs An Individual is experiencing feelings of emptiness You get upset with the tiniest inconvenience and cannot control your emotions or cannot stop crying. You might also experience emotional violity (extreme fluction feeling great and depressed). Leading to an inability to control their anger. You might feel like an outsider even around your friends and family. There is a continuous feeling of being understood and as if no one knows you as an Individual. You don’t feel any purpose in your life which also leads you to feel depressed. Even if you have rested well, You feel exhausted and your productivity gets compromised. The simple task like returning a phone or replying to important messages seems like an overwhelming task. To escape from feeling the emptiness you keep scrolling, online shopping or watching series, leading to wasting your time. You stop taking care of yourself, you start to neglect your own physical and emotional needs. You start becoming secondary for yourself. This is the biggest sign that your mental health is getting affected and it needs some attention. You are constantly trying to be perfect in all the areas of your life like relationships, professionally or even as a human being but don’t feel satisfied ever within yourself. You continuously are in the loop of victimising yourself. Hence, you feel that everyone around is trying to hurt you. You might also get addicted to substances or people around you to deal with feelings of emptiness within yourself. Addiction is always a secondary problem to deal with, there is always an underlying primary problem that leads to an individual becoming addicted. Not everyone will experience all of the symptoms, but even experiencing a few can be a sign that it’s important to pay attention to your mental health. Each individual is unique, and mental health challenges can manifest in different ways. If you notice some of these symptoms, such as feeling persistently sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or detached, it’s crucial to take them seriously. These signs can be indicators that your mental well-being needs attention and care. Taking steps to address these feelings early on can help prevent them from becoming more severe. This might include reaching out for support from friends, family, or a mental health professional, practising self-care routines, or engaging in activities that promote relaxation and emotional balance. Remember, acknowledging these signs and seeking help is a strength, not a weakness, and it’s an important step towards maintaining your overall health and well-being. An Individual experiencing the feeling of emptiness might feel the heaviness of the heart. However one should remember that feeling is the result of our thoughts. According to CBT, thoughts play a crucial role in making humans experience particular emotions. For example – If I am thinking, I don’t have anyone, I am all alone, I don’t have any purpose, then yes the feeling of emptiness will get triggered inside me. However, If I think that I am enough and I am grateful to have it right now, then I will experience a feeling of calmness and satisfaction. At MyImpetus we closely work to help our clients to deal with the Automatic thoughts that lead them to feel certain way about themselves. We use different therapies according to the client’s needs. At MyImpetus, founder Kainaz Bharucha strongly believes that every individual has the potential to help themselves with the help of therapy. Kainaz Bharucha recommends a few techniques that can be used by one struggling with the feeling of emptiness and the following are: 1. Mindfulness It is important to bring yourself to the present moment as it will help to break the chain of thoughts. The simple process to bring you back in the present moment, choose a colour in your mind and try to choose an object of that colour in your surrounding. Followed by activating your 5 sense organ 5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can touch 2 thing you can smell 1 thing you can taste 2. Gratitude Journaling Practicing gratitude by regularly writing down things you are thankful for trains your brain to focus on the positives in your life. Throughout human history, people have often been conditioned to notice the negatives in any situation first, as a survival mechanism. However, by consciously practicing gratitude, you can shift this mindset. This practice helps prevent you from exaggerating negative situations in your mind and encourages you to find a sense of purpose and fulfillment in your daily life. Gratitude journaling can foster a more positive outlook and improve overall well-being.