Often Feel Empty But Not Depression, It Could Be A Sign Of Languishing

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JAKARTA - Language may be one of the terms that are still foreign to hear. But have you ever felt that you lack a purpose in life? Feel like the excitement and fun has lost its meaning? Maybe even say that you just feel empty and like this? It could be Language!

The questions above are often screening questions for a depressed mental state. However, it could be that your "Yes" answer to one of the questions above is not because of depression, but language.

Languishing is a form of mental state in which you find it difficult to see things positively. People who experience this do not feel good about what is usually done. The term languishing which was first coined by Corey Keyes is the opposite of flourishing which means to develop.

In contrast to depression or other diagnosed mental health conditions, this languishing is a general feeling of lack of mental well-being. However, at first glance depression and languishing both hinder the development of an individual and make you feel trapped in certain circumstances.

A person's mental well-being is interrelated between satisfaction in life and positive emotions they have. Not only that, the meaning of life and social interactions are also related to a person's mental well-being.

The most common signs of languishing that are easy to spot are when you feel empty and tired than usual to the point where it's hard to focus. In addition, feelings of apathy or lack of enthusiasm for anything. Or also that you avoid the people around you can be a sign that you are experiencing languishing.

Languishing is a natural feeling and is experienced by many other people. However, this feeling cannot be allowed to drag on, especially until you do not realize that you are experiencing it.

Getting to know yourself better and finding out what you like can be one of the things you can do to get yourself out of your languishing feelings. In fact, exercising can be an activity to lift your spirits. In sports you can invite body and mind to collaborate together. This can make emotions return to good.

In addition, another appropriate step or solution when you feel you are in this languishing situation is to seek help. You can find help here through people closest to you and professionals who are experts in the field of psychologists.