I'm 19 and feel existential crisis coming on

I'm 19 now but ever since middle school and especially high school I always felt alone and wondered what the hell am I doing living here; what for? The more I study religions the more crap they seem and talking to people who "just know" frustrates me. I get anxious alot, especially around other people at school and always find myself questioning life. Is there anyone else out there like this and how do you deal with it without feeling insane?

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  • Haha yeah, you should totally run to religion like the rest of these cowards. 19 is a bit old to be having an existential crisis, grow up and deal with your meaningless existence already

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  • Please my child seek God now that you are still alive and conscious. You are being eaten alive by satan. He is consuming your thoughts. Seek help,for only the love of God will save you from this bloody hell hole

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  • help others or animals, and you will feel much better.

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  • How would you even know whether there is anything to "know" unless someone has already told you?? It comes naturally. Remember that.

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  • College is a time when you question just about everything that your life has been. Maybe you are an existentialist. That means where you are in all areas of your life is a sum total of your choices. No grace allowed. No way out of it. No god to help you with that one. I'd be pretty down if I were you and took that belief system.

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  • Yeah, I'm nineteen too and feel the exact same way.

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  • I feel that way a lot of the time, and i usually get panic attacks because i think about all of that too much. I usually get drunk or smoke to stop thinking about it...

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  • Just watch "I Heart Huckabees". It's all the therapy you need. Just watch it.

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  • Don't worry ur not alone. I feel like that all the time. But then I remember life is
    Worth living through all the bad shit. And I think about religions and I honestly don't know if their real or not. Your not alone.
    Were all in this together.not to and like high school musical.... Lol

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  • This is a very common feeling at that age. And even though you might see others feeling so confident about themselves and stuff, they probably have the same insecurities fears and toughts as you do. Give it some time until you find your calling and life will change for the better. Good luck!!

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  • I have had that on my mind for a couple years now. I find it helps if you just forget about it and enjoy things in life that are just, simple to enjoy like family and friends.

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  • Sure it's normal. Don't give up though. Keep searching. I'm a christian and I'd recommend finding a church and get into a small group bible study with others your age. You'll find many have the same questions. Don't look for answers on the Internet.

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