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Who said losing all hope was freedom?
Chuck Palahniuk
Quote by Chuck Palahniuk: “This was freedom. Losing all hope was freedom.”
What happens when people give up hope?
Feeling defeated and giving up on life can lead to death, according to new research. A study published in ScienceDirect examined the condition, which “describes people who respond to traumatic stress by developing extreme apathy, give up hope, relinquish the will to live and die, despite no obvious organic cause.”
Why is it important to always have hope?
Hope reduces feelings of helplessness, increases happiness, reduces stress, and improves our quality of life.
What does “losing hope” mean?
Losing hope meant I stopped trying to fight the battles. And that’s how I won the war and regained my mental freedom! I know, it’s a story as inspiring as Braveheart. But did you know this concept has been shown elsewhere? One day, novelist Leo Tolstoy’s brother told him to sit in a corner until he stopped thinking about a white bear.
What happens when you let go of Hope?
Letting go of whatever dominates your mind (including hope) instantly frees it to think of other things such as warm breezes, the beauty of friendship, and the simplicity of enjoying a meal. We lose out on these small joys of life when our big problems take more than their deserved mindshare.
When is hopehope dangerous?
Hope is dangerous when it compels you fight a battle you can’t win. For example, in my situation, I could theoretically relax and “beat this,” so I did what people instinctively do: I threw the gauntlet at the problem.
What do you hope for in life?
I had never hoped for something so much in my life. Hope has a dark side in the way that it impacts the mind. It’s an intense yearning for something to happen: You hope to conquer anxiety or depression. You hope to get into your favorite college. You hope to find love one day.