Filling the void with material posessions

Does anyone else try to fill the chronic emptiness they feel with material posessions? I find I do, it leads to impulsive spending and hoarding. No matter what I do to fill the void, spending, sex, speeding, I just remain feeling empty inside. I think this desire to fill the void drives all my self destructive behavior rather than fears of abandonment(even though I have fears of abandonment).

Noca wrote:Does anyone else try to fill the chronic emptiness they feel with material posessions?

Do you mean that you feel bored and under-stimulated a lot? That's how I feel and material possessions do help me cope.

Or do you mean that you feel a deep sense of sorrow and longing for something that's difficult to attain? I feel that too.

I find I do, it leads to impulsive spending and hoarding.

I'm not a hoarder, but I definitely have a problem when it comes to impulsive spending. I especially buy a lot of fast food and cannabis.

No matter what I do to fill the void, spending, sex, speeding, I just remain feeling empty inside. I think this desire to fill the void drives all my self destructive behavior rather than fears of abandonment(even though I have fears of abandonment).

I can relate to that as well.

Noca wrote:Does anyone else try to fill the chronic emptiness they feel with material posessions? I find I do, it leads to impulsive spending and hoarding. No matter what I do to fill the void, spending, sex, speeding, I just remain feeling empty inside. I think this desire to fill the void drives all my self destructive behavior rather than fears of abandonment(even though I have fears of abandonment).

You should probably try to do something meaningful with your life instead of just pointless debauchery.

Broke now but if i had money I would spend it all on junk, ya. Alcohol and gaming mostly. But i cant drink anymore for various reasons. I quit smoking but now Im addicted to nicotine gum.

I think 98% of the general population does try to fill the void of a "normal life" with material possessions. Instead of a deep connection to friends, family and nature there are empty 9 to 5 jobs and daily routines that is lacking a lot of emotional input.

So calm down. Your life is empty as ours.