There was a period in my life when I was seriously considering suicide as a reasonable option.
At the time, I was not a "happy" person (to be honest, I am not sure if I am right now), so it is likely that my thinking was constrained by negative emotions and cognitive biases. This is what I learned from the period: if you are in pain, don't go only for the pleasurable (too short-term) or the meaningful (too long-term). Go rather for the interesting! Being a little bit more curious about yourself, others, and the world does not require you to have a lot of money, many friends, or even go outside. Here is a list of interesting activities you can do to increase your curiosity: ➡️ Explore new music, cinema, or literature ➡️ Express more gratitude to strangers ➡️ Message/call an old friend or colleague ➡️ Rearrange the furniture in your room ➡️ Take a free course on a weird topic ➡️ Try a new physical exercise every day ➡️ Share your knowledge for free ➡️ Start writing humorous short stories ➡️ Visit the parts of the city you've never been to ➡️ Write an autobiography Also, remember that
(1) your suffering won't last forever, (2) you are not alone, and (3) asking for help can be also interesting. So, take care of yourself and stay curious. 💛