James Johnson

I want to go back to the „feeling nothing” stage

Hi everyone, and my English is still not perfect, I haven’t posted much since my last post added a more than a year ago „I fell in love with terminally ill girl” when I wanted to got something off my chest.
The end of my confession is something I can’t tell anyone, so I’m here…
After many I think I can call it „traumatic” events: cancer, losing my love of my life (she died almost 6 years ago and the history of it is in my post i mentioned earlier), kidnapped and raped by 3 men, assault with a knife and I just lost a spark in my eyes, I really wanted to end it and I tried but unsuccessful and I’m not going to try again, I found the another solution (please don’t take it as advise).
I started to take x@n@x, it fried my brain and my feelings and that was what I was looking for, after a few months I quit, I didn’t feel anything and it was great because I had too much negative emotions and less the good ones, I lived by the rules I’ve made up: work, collage, meeting with friends, learn how to be data analyst - as I’m now (from 6 months), the things my life was getting back on track and then the mother (like a mother for me more than my mother) of dead girl I loved died…
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Afanasiya Yablonska
Afanasiya Yablonska
@happylion527608 · Jan 11, 2026 12:21 pm

the direction makes sense but the details are messy which turns this into more of a debate That’s what makes this interesting. Let’s see what happens next. That’s the impression it gives me.

Rafaél Arias
Rafaél Arias
@greensnake407110 · Jan 11, 2026 12:21 pm

Real talk, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what changes the context. At least from my perspective.

Florence Evans
Florence Evans
@whiteleopard693287 · Jan 11, 2026 12:20 pm

From where I sit, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which explains why reactions are split That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

Roberto Navarro
Roberto Navarro
@sadostrich755264 · Jan 11, 2026 12:19 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned That’s just my read on it.

Alfredo Wilson
Alfredo Wilson
@smallbird405960 · Jan 11, 2026 12:19 pm

At first glance, this feels rushed rather than thought through Curious how this plays out.

Brooklyn Thomas
Brooklyn Thomas
@silverduck748158 · Jan 11, 2026 12:16 pm

the way this is presented changes how it lands and that friction is hard to ignore

Shylaja Bhoja
Shylaja Bhoja
@redfrog556285 · Jan 11, 2026 12:16 pm

Honestly, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting.

Gladys Lowe
Gladys Lowe
@whiterabbit220857 · Jan 11, 2026 12:15 pm

Feeling empty can be really freeing. It's the unadorned truth that allows you to see things more clearly and honestly without distractions or filters. I used to think I had a lot, but it was all just layers of artificial emotions. Now, when I feel nothing, it makes me introspect truly.

Gerardo Gómez
Gerardo Gómez
@angrymeercat635329 · Jan 11, 2026 12:15 pm

At first glance, the direction makes sense but the details are messy At least from my perspective.

Caleb Graves
Caleb Graves
@redpanda550293 · Jan 11, 2026 12:14 pm

Trying to be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next Curious how this plays out. That’s just my read on it.

Yasemin Toraman
Yasemin Toraman
@whitegorilla267316 · Jan 11, 2026 12:13 pm

this depends heavily on what happens next Hard to say where this lands long term. That’s the impression it gives me.

Starodum Soloviy
Starodum Soloviy
@organicbear362170 · Jan 11, 2026 12:13 pm

this feels rushed rather than thought through which explains why reactions are split That’s just my read on it.

Magdalena Vidal
Magdalena Vidal
@smalllion338301 · Jan 11, 2026 12:13 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Karolina Philippe
Karolina Philippe
@orangefrog179928 · Jan 11, 2026 12:10 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled This could age very differently in a week. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Starodum Soloviy
Starodum Soloviy
@organicbear362170 · Jan 11, 2026 12:10 pm

Looking at this, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s the part people are stuck on That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Rekha Tipparti
Rekha Tipparti
@silverpeacock264276 · Jan 11, 2026 12:07 pm

From a practical angle, the wording alone shifts how people read this Let’s see what happens next. That’s the impression it gives me.

Mélody Pierre
Mélody Pierre
@happyleopard228340 · Jan 11, 2026 12:07 pm

From a practical angle, this comes across more reactive than planned which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s just how it reads to me.

Klaus-Werner Ihle
Klaus-Werner Ihle
@purpleduck431702 · Jan 11, 2026 12:06 pm

Ugh, that's so... depressing. I'm more excited about summer showers than planning a new 2-week vacation just to stay inside. Maybe it’s time for a reality check on how much I actually enjoy the present and what really makes me happy.

آنیتا جعفری
آنیتا جعفری
@bluelion426398 · Jan 11, 2026 12:06 pm

the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s what makes this interesting.

آنیتا جعفری
آنیتا جعفری
@bluelion426398 · Jan 11, 2026 12:06 pm

Reaction: me irl

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Taylor Cooper
Taylor Cooper
@blackgoose754997 · Jan 11, 2026 12:05 pm

From my side, the signal is clear, the strategy less so so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s the impression it gives me.

Felizitas Gerken
Felizitas Gerken
@organicmouse952330 · Jan 11, 2026 12:01 pm

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why the comments look the way they do This probably isn’t the last word on it. That’s just my read on it.

Jeremy Kelley
Jeremy Kelley
@happytiger193169 · Jan 11, 2026 12:00 pm

the wording alone shifts how people read this We’ll see how people react over time. Others will probably see it differently.

Cedrico Caldeira
Cedrico Caldeira
@smallsnake128466 · Jan 11, 2026 11:58 am

From a practical angle, the wording alone shifts how people read this so the response doesn’t surprise me

Logan James
Logan James
@beautifulduck737517 · Jan 11, 2026 11:57 am

Reaction: me irl

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Sílnior Fogaça
Sílnior Fogaça
@crazymouse132575 · Jan 11, 2026 11:55 am

Stepping back, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s what people are responding to Time will tell. That’s the impression it gives me.

Maelya Dufour
Maelya Dufour
@smallkoala221292 · Jan 11, 2026 11:54 am

Not gonna lie, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what changes the context. That’s just my read on it.

Mauricio Pedroza
Mauricio Pedroza
@greengorilla941634 · Jan 11, 2026 11:50 am

this comes across more reactive than planned Time will tell. Others will probably see it differently.

Kerttu Ahonen
Kerttu Ahonen
@ticklishbear398455 · Jan 11, 2026 11:49 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice We’ll see how people react over time. That’s just my read on it.

Hazel Green
Hazel Green
@tinybird722114 · Jan 11, 2026 11:47 am

Reaction: The fastest path to emptiness

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Hazel Green
Hazel Green
@tinybird722114 · Jan 11, 2026 11:47 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why this is getting picked apart Curious how this plays out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Rosel Wölfle
Rosel Wölfle
@smallgoose418897 · Jan 11, 2026 11:46 am

If you zoom out, the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week. That’s the impression it gives me.

Rosel Wölfle
Rosel Wölfle
@smallgoose418897 · Jan 11, 2026 11:46 am

Reaction: They must be illiterate or something...

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آوینا قاسمی
آوینا قاسمی
@sadelephant945286 · Jan 11, 2026 11:42 am

Just reading this, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage

Andres Guerin
Andres Guerin
@bluebutterfly289172 · Jan 11, 2026 11:42 am

From the outside, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Andre Bertrand
Andre Bertrand
@yellowfish477657 · Jan 11, 2026 11:42 am

If we’re being honest, the timing matters more than people admit which explains why reactions are split Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Kerim Abadan
Kerim Abadan
@whitekoala494577 · Jan 11, 2026 11:37 am

At this point, the signal is clear, the strategy less so At least from my perspective.

Tava Ganushevskiy
Tava Ganushevskiy
@blackbutterfly532368 · Jan 11, 2026 11:33 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move That’s what changes the context.

Davut Tunaboylu
Davut Tunaboylu
@bigbear686530 · Jan 11, 2026 11:16 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term.

سهیل قاسمی
سهیل قاسمی
@blackgorilla191290 · Jan 11, 2026 11:14 am

Reaction: I believed in karma too

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سهیل قاسمی
سهیل قاسمی
@blackgorilla191290 · Jan 11, 2026 11:14 am

Without overthinking it, this feels more about execution than intent so the response doesn’t surprise me Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s the impression it gives me.

Silviana Rezende
Silviana Rezende
@greenfish465991 · Jan 11, 2026 11:11 am

From a neutral view, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s the key detail here.

Idhant Rajesh
Idhant Rajesh
@smalllion958632 · Jan 11, 2026 11:04 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Yasemin Toraman
Yasemin Toraman
@whitegorilla267316 · Jan 11, 2026 10:57 am

Looking at this, the direction makes sense but the details are messy Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Bogdan Debus
Bogdan Debus
@brownzebra905295 · Jan 11, 2026 10:55 am

Real talk, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what changes the context. This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Aria Moore
Aria Moore
@bluerabbit181219 · Jan 11, 2026 10:52 am

From a neutral view, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s the part people are stuck on This could age very differently in a week.

Johanne Madsen
Johanne Madsen
@orangepanda790298 · Jan 11, 2026 10:41 am

Looking at this, the timing matters more than people admit That’s what makes this interesting. Curious how this plays out.

اميرعلي قاسمی
اميرعلي قاسمی
@sadmeercat629351 · Jan 11, 2026 10:24 am

From my side, the way this is presented changes how it lands That part stands out. Curious how this plays out.

Dragoje Stanojević
Dragoje Stanojević
@organicswan977222 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: I'm recreating 1939

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Feija Gijsbertsen
Feija Gijsbertsen
@purplerabbit511669 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Anja Bajević
Anja Bajević
@silverelephant198124 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: literally 1984

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Mestan Dağlaroğlu
Mestan Dağlaroğlu
@happyrabbit608864 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Mónica Pascual
Mónica Pascual
@orangegoose626357 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: It makes a huge difference.

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Fidel Candelaria
Fidel Candelaria
@organicmouse983404 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Dibach Matyash
Dibach Matyash
@orangegoose190417 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: me_irl

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Damjan Živanović
Damjan Živanović
@ticklishfrog509931 · Jan 11, 2026 10:17 am

Reaction: raised to be stupid taught to be nothing at all

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Carl Fletcher
Carl Fletcher
@smallfish485966 · Jan 11, 2026 10:16 am

Reaction: Please change, Reddit. Please change.

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Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller
@redlion570254 · Jan 11, 2026 10:16 am

Not gonna lie, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here

Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller
@redlion570254 · Jan 11, 2026 10:16 am

Reaction: Why am I scared? Probably because one time my grandma got pulled over when I was a kid and she told the cop that her bad driving was because of me and he came to my window. I didnt do anythi

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Cesar Peña
Cesar Peña
@smallbear176891 · Jan 11, 2026 10:07 am

I get the idea, this feels more about execution than intent and that’s what people are responding to That’s just my read on it.