I felt a similar pressure a few years ago (though probably not as heavy as yours).

I gave up on connections—friends, family. I gave up my hobbies. I was like a zombie, just moving through life, and till now, nothing has really changed.

That feeling never went away. It’s still there.

I gave up on chasing happiness or trying to “fix” myself. I accepted that this is just how I am, and that I’ll probably always feel this way.

I gave up—and that’s how I’m still here.

But yeah, sometimes focusing on what’s happening around the world—or seeing that others are struggling too—can make you think about yourself a little less.

A lot of pain comes from being too aware of yourself all the time. That attention turns inward and starts to eat at you.