Ask HN: Have you ever had an existential crisis?

Re:Ask HN: Have you ever had an existential crisis? by Haghn on Wednesday July 03, 2019 @04:33AM (#20342629)

I found that one of the best advice (successfully tested on myself and others) to help during existential crisis is to remember that someday you are going to die, and work from there. If you knew you were going to die in ten minutes, what will you do ? What will you regret ? What will you wish you had done ?

Also this : https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-fiv...

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Re:Ask HN: Have you ever had an existential crisis? by penguinlover08 on Wednesday July 03, 2019 @04:37AM (#20342646)

so basically Stoicism's negative visualization?

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Re:Ask HN: Have you ever had an existential crisis? by Haghn on Wednesday July 03, 2019 @05:01AM (#20342757)

I am not much experienced with stoicism, so I can't say.

My reasoning is that a crisis is generated by an unpleasant situation that may be difficult to identify, thus the feeling of powerlessness. By looking for what you want - or don't - out of life, and in an ideal situation (in front of death, a very personal thing where you don't have to deal with habits, job, or any external pressure), you can identify the elements in your life that suit you or don't, and act on it.

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