Is it normal that i think i have no purpose?

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Lately all I've been thinking about is dying and feeling like I have no purpose. How common is this? I keep thinking how I don't have a particular skill that is going to help me later on in life with a career and I'm not exactly good at anything.
Is it normal to think that I'm pointless. Sometimes I ask myself what is my purpose here, when I feel like I have none. I feel useless, pathetic, weak and vulnerable, and I hate feeling like this.
I can't help but feel it isn't normal. Am I depressed?

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  • Crusades_
    9 years ago | pl

    Purpose is a concept invented by people. It's totally relative. There is no such thing as having no purpose.As long as you are alive, that means you have a purpose. Every living organism in this universe has a purpose... well, except gay people. They have no purpose. lol jk
    But seriously now. You yourself can give everything a purpose. You don't need to find something you are good at. You need to find something you like to do. And in time, you will become good at it, and also find a job in your field. Don't waste time thinking about meaningless philosophical stuff. It will drive you insane.

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    • SaskiaR
      9 years ago | pl

      I just feel like I'm a waste of space. I'm the eldest of the family even though I'm still pretty young (15), but it's like I feel as if I'm going to become the disappointment.

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  • TheHallway
    9 years ago | pl

    I have the same issue, Can we be friends ?

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    9 years ago | pl

    go help someone or somethin what caint help theyselves

    that should be everyones purpose

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  • Icyblueeyes
    8 years ago | pl

    Completely normal, go read about human natures you will learn. It is part of growing, don't even try to dispute me.

    You just need some care and love, as everyone does at some point.

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  • Holzman_67
    9 years ago | pl

    I have no porpoise.
    Don't have a pool big enough to keep 'em.

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  • Aliceee93
    9 years ago | pl

    Everyone has been given a life for a reason :) I don't know if youre depressed, maybe you should see a doctor? I've heard of people who are always saying theyre pointless, but no one is, (unless they murder someone then they should be hung).

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  • Parky_Parker
    9 years ago | pl

    You're 15? No one expects you to have a skill yet. Stay away from drugs and don't get pregnant. That's your only "purpose" for now.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago | pl

    Why do you feel there must be a purpose to all this? Couldn't life just be a gift to be enjoyed? There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying to find a little happiness in life without making a difference or trying to change the world. There are plenty out there who are trying to do that, achievers and over achievers, and plenty more who feel the need to be productive members of society. But some just aren't cut out to do those things, and rather than considering that a failure or flaw, why not accept yourself as you are and find some joy and pleasure in life?

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  • MysteriousTrainerfromBeyond
    9 years ago | pl

    That's something you need to look for yourself. Get out a little, do reearch and I'm certain you'll find something that'll give you meaning. Everyone's path in life is different.

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