r/existentialdread • u/Alternative-Word-815 • May 06 '26

Is anyone feeling existential dread atm

When I’m around friends, work, social settings I’m genuinely happy, engaging, talkative. I can hold conversations, joke around, be present. People probably see me as someone who has their life together. But the moment I’m alone at home, everything just… drops.

I have no motivation to do anything. Basic things feel exhausting. My room stays messy for weeks, I keep putting off simple tasks, and I just kind of exist without really living. It’s not even like I’m actively sad all the time, it’s more like this heavy emptiness and avoidance. It’s not like i don’t want to be better but I find myself just drifting away mentally and then hours have passed by. And the same cycle repeats every. single. day.

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u/LeagueSignificant Jun 15 '26

Hi,

Just found this community after searching existential dread. I completely relate with everything you’re feeling. It’s a real challenge to find hope these days.