Hi Rachel,

I know how bad our emotions (or lack of) can get, and the need to not want to exist. I think the only thing you can do sometimes is to look forward at all the good in the future instead of getting pulled into that state of detachment. You are only 23-years-old! I bet some posters on this board would do a lot to go back to 23. You still have so much time ahead of you! Maybe you have some purpose or reason that is causing you to feel this way now, to prepare you for something. I know it seems impossible to get overwhelmed in this state, but try to find something you love to do. What gets you excited? Sometimes just a walk to a coffee shop can gradually start to help make things better. Just listening, noticing all the details as you anticipate some strong coffee!

Instead of letting the detachment overwhelm you, try to create possibility instead. Who do you want to become? Focus on the hope instead of becoming lost in detachment.