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Nothing makes sense. Am I crazy?
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All I can think about is how people are just born, thrust into the world, and all life is is us trying to make sense of the universe. Everything we do, eat, our culture, customs, everything we are, somewhere along the line someone just decided that this was how it was going to be and now that's how it is and we don't even question it. I'm going insane just thinking, why, why why?
Do you think it's normal?
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i understand what you mean. The world is the way it is and everyone just goes by it. It's kind of funny really, how the world works and how complicated human beings have made things. I look around on my desk and everything seems to be manmade and nothing is natural anymore. But it feels normal.
This is a good thing... too many people just accept what is generally percived as reality, not many of us stop to think each day that we are just suspended in a huge void (Universe), reliant on a massive ball of fire a few zillion miles away, this way of thinking should help you to not get to attached to material possesions or worldly vices... Just be
Nasty, brutish and short -- life's a bitch, and then you die.

If you can, take some college philosophy classes. People have been wondering about this stuff for thousands of years, and some of what they have to say is enlightening.

Remember that most of the matter in the universe never gets to be conscience at all, so enjoy what you have and make the most of time you have left.
Those thoughts last for a while until you can wake up one morning, take a deep breath and be comfortable with this realization.
From then on, you will feel like a million dollars.
Dude, youre having a philosophiccal crisis. I think like this a lot, then one day it all fits together, and feels awesome.

Then I start thinking like it again about something else.

There are days that I've figured out the universe.

lol, it's normal
I totally understand what you're going through. I'm actually glad other people think like this (I thought I was the only pensive freak). I forget whether it's Buddhism or Hinduism but there is a symbol called Ohm which means something akin to the universal resonance of all matter. When I think of that I feel better. Try to occupy yourself. I've found that when you have too much time on your hands you tend to ponder these things. Good luck.
Yes...apparently it *is* normal! I've been feeling this way recently and I think it was triggered by my coming across a series of heavy events in my life. Or sometimes it doesn't have to be triggered by anything at all. But I too have been thinking "why this, why that? Why why why why" ad infinitum.

I suggest you do some reading on the base chakra...look at different sites about it. Good luck.
thank god you said something... i have been tripping out over that for about a year now... and i cant get over it, like what is the purpose... who are we... and it intensifies when i go to huge social gatherings...bc the world is SOO big.... who are these people!? i haven't gotten over it... buut just wanted to let u kno it is normal:)
I feel the exact same way. Nothing feels right. Society is so contrived and I can't understand anything.
Forgive my simple answer,it is genuine and sincere.

I think we are naturally inclined to ask these questions because they have answers. It is almost like a need, we are hungry so we seek food. We are tired, so we seek rest/sleep.

Think about it have you ever needed something that was not in reality possible.

I think these questions about meaning, and truth are our way of seeking God. The questions you have are pivotal, and the answer to truth must be the ultimate reality, that could only be God.

That is the conclusion I came to, your question only reinforces that, because I often wonder if other people think about these mind shattering questions.

Just relax though, your not in any danger. Once you have the proper mental resources you will be able to handle these things. Such as before you knew what algebra was and you were asked what 2x 3-y (9)= 36 or whatever....you dig lol.
Actually someone didn't just "decide" that it was this way, we evolved to do these things in order to survive and reproduce. If you're going insane from a thought like that, you probably have a pretty fragile mind. Perhaps staying away from drugs is a good idea.
believe me you think too much here are some habits that will keep your mind busy
1. jerk off -all u need are some tissues maybe some lotion
2. get one of those blow up dolls trust me they are fun.
3.porn is always a good old mind sweeper try it