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What causes the urge to give up everything? Anxiety, depression and more!

There are ways that can help you deal with the feeling of defeat generated by wanting to give up everything. These means may be simple, but they will require the individual to reflect minimally on his life, his emotions, and his purpose.

It is common for there to be moments that make you want to give up everything, as we experience different situations in our lives in which we are required to have the maximum of our strength and resilience to withstand our losses, or to overcome our mistakes.

Keep reading to learn what to do when you feel down and understand the possible consequences that led to this state.

It’s common to encounter difficulties on our way, they are part of our walk. From these barriers we leave the comfort zone and the way we deal with this emotional state will indicate whether or not we want to give up.

Many face these blocks and feel like giving up everything. So that doesn’t happen, follow some tips on what to do when you feel like giving up everything.


Your purpose will determine the path you must follow to reach your goals. The reason why you do all the activities on a daily basis is of paramount importance to give you energy to persist, regardless of the problems that arise in your life.

Therefore, it is important to always have your motives and objectives very clear in your mind, because as we follow our journeys we tend to forget them. In this way, we only give space to problems and gradually lose willpower.

Therefore, look for mechanisms that return your purpose to consciousness so that when you feel like giving up everything, you recognize them and move on.


Your trajectory demonstrates your path, the challenges and achievements made during the pursuit of your goals. However, there are times when we feel inert, stagnant in a routine that may seem purposeless in our lives. And that’s when you must remember how far you’ve come.

Remembering the past will allow you to regain strength and focus on your trajectory with much more determination. So, think carefully before thinking about giving up everything, evaluate your history and analyze your present before making any decision.


One of the biggest mistakes humans make is comparing themselves to others. Many forget that each person has their own story and individuality that led them to where they have come. Don’t confuse your path with that of your idols, for example. Sometimes it is essential to be aware only of your present and your reality.

Remember that everyone has a unique path in life, avoid comparing yourself to others and worry about your own path. Respect your time, trust yourself and follow your pace, because only then will you be ready to pave your way to success.


The exercise of patience requires being a gigantic force in times of an immediate society. Mastering it will help you become positive on your path, avoiding many obstacles that won’t exist if you’re in a hurry to conquer your goals.

This happens because when we are impatient, we try to take on different activities, believing that the more we do, the faster we will be able to reach our goals. However, in every job there will be development phases and they must be respected.


Patience will also help you respect your time and take chance more lightly. Because we are often subjected to situations in life that are beyond our control, in these conditions we need to be aware of these forces and adjust to them.

If we face these situations and try to impose ourselves on them, we end up frustrated and unhappy. Therefore, avoid these feelings, use wisdom and focus on what is within your reach, that way you will be able to change your reality.


Experience has great value for those who are starting any project in their lives. It is from experience that you will be able to make less mistakes and reach your goals faster. But this knowledge will only be possible when you seek guidance from other individuals.

Remember that more experienced people have experienced different situations in their lives, and they had to deal with their mistakes and learn from them in order to evolve. This knowledge will allow you to avoid these same mistakes, thus serving as a guide that will help you take leaps in your own path.


Mistakes are the greatest source of knowledge you can have, it is through them that you will be aware of what does not work and what is necessary for you to evolve. However, it will be necessary to have wisdom to deal with them, not letting mistakes affect your psychology or your emotions.

The coldness on this point is positive, because by distancing yourself from the mistakes you made, you will have an exact picture of your behavior and your actions that led to committing it. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, know that it’s from our mistakes that we learn and evolve faster.


Keep in mind that the pains of effort and regret are part of the process. Among them, you need to pay attention to the second one, because the effort is temporary and we reap the fruits of the effort in the short term. However, regret can affect your pursuit of your goals.

Yeah, it’s through repentance that we awaken the feeling that we want to give up everything. When we feel this pain, we believe that nothing was worth it, and we look back with a pessimistic look.

One way to avoid this feeling is to observe the pain of your path, so you will find the motivation you need to overcome the pain of regret and move forward in your life.


The support of friends and family is extremely important for everyone, as it is through these relationships that we gain the necessary confidence to continue on our path in pursuit of our dreams. When you feel like giving up everything, be frank with the people you love, expose your feelings.

If you trust them, they will worry about you and try to offer the best possible support to ease your distress. Soon, the support of these people will serve as a light that will regain the meaning of your life.


Resilience exists as a skill that will make you able to adapt to the adversities that arise in your life, especially when we make mistakes and are knocked down by it. You won’t feel the weight of defeat, but the will to persist on your path to prove to yourself who you really are.

For this to happen you need to have confidence in yourself, never underestimate your capabilities. This will help you to persist on your path, overcoming the barriers that arise without thinking of hesitating. Soon, with each challenge overcome, you will feel stronger to continue and conquer your goals.

There are some disorders that can result in the desire to give up everything, such as depression for example. It can generate a series of emotional symptoms that lead to the dispersion of different skills and important feelings for people to follow in life. Learn more about these consequences in the following reading.


People who are diagnosed with depression have some symptoms in common, such as loss of interest, mood swings, deep sadness and lack of energy. It is diagnosed as a chronic psychiatric illness that is often confused with other disorders such as anxiety.

The risk of depression is even greater when your condition evolves into suicidal flashes that can lead the person to take their own life. It is estimated, by the WHO (World Health Organization), that 300 million people suffer from this mental illness and in Brazil alone 5.8% of the population is already diagnosed with this disease.


Emotional symptoms are diverse, they appear according to the development of the patient’s clinical condition, and can thus worsen and lead to multiple emotional problems such as:

– Forgetfulness;
– Anguish;
– Lack of motivation;
– Apathy;
– Feeling of emptiness;
– High degree of pessimism;
– Increased or loss of appetite;
– Irritability;
– Absence of stimuli to practice physical activities;
– Emergence of phobias;
– Difficulty concentrating;
– Indecision;
– Insomnia;
– Insecurity;
– Slow reasoning;
– Anxiety;
– Suicidal flashes;
– Will to die.


There is also the presence of various physical symptoms that can be caused by depression, usually they occur as a result of emotional problems. They are thus associated with each other and the physical symptoms listed so far are:

– Headaches;
– Heartburn;
– Indigestion;
– Flatulence;
– Cold;
– Stomach pains;
– Pressure in the chest;
– Muscle tension;
– Body pain;
– Fall of immunity.


Depression is classified as a chronic psychiatric illness because it is related to a series of syndromes that involve the individual. There is evidence that demonstrates that the depressed individual undergoes several chemical changes in the brain, mainly related to hormones such as serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline.

These substances are able to stimulate cells and directly influence the communication of our nerve cells. In general, this disorder is related to these neurotransmitters capable of regulating human moods and emotional activity.

Therefore, contrary to what many think, the “evil of the century” is not the cause, but the consequence of the social and psychological factors that are present in our reality. Influencing the lives of millions of people and resulting in a serious global health problem.

One of the most common problems that can lead to depression is stress and anxiety. Which justifies that 1 in 5 people in the world have a predisposition to develop this disease, given the social conditions to which we are subjected in contemporary society.


Different types of disorders can be determined by depression, the most common are:

– Depressive episode;
– Deep depression (Major depressive disorder);
– Bipolar depression;
– Atypical depression;
– Seasonal depression;
– Baby blues;
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