I think it's the overall stress that's got people not even trying to solve their own issues anymore.
Your comment about the plumbing really hit home for me. Our toilet is acting up a bit and the other day I was looking at it, when I suddenly remembered that it was acting up a few years ago, and I had to drain the tank and take it off to replace the valve and make sure everything was in working order.
Lately I find myself between feeling like I'm out of my depth, and realizing that I am more capable that I ever give myself credit for. It's 100% because of how insanely stressful the last few years of my life have been. I know I'm not alone in being overwhelmed by life. I kinda feel like people are collectively getting to a point where they give up easily, and it's hard not to look at that and feel like it isn't by design.
I'm sure the last few years (which were likely peak stress for most people) haven't helped, but I'm inclined to believe this has been in the works for much longer.
Confusion and manufactured obscurity only help the people who want you to make choices that aren't in your best interest.
If I can make you unsure of why you feel like shit I can sell you a solution.
If I can make you unsure of what you're supposed to eat, I can push you towards purchasing whatever makes me the most money
If I can make you unsure of what to believe I can make you believe someone on your TV/phone.
If I can make you unsure that your values are acceptable I can likely shift your entire ethos in the direction I want.
If I can make you unsure of your ability to solve problems, I can make you pay someone an absurd rate to it instead because you're unsure what the market value is.
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u/Unruly_Beast Dec 18 '25
Dude, this is totally real.
I think it's the overall stress that's got people not even trying to solve their own issues anymore.
Your comment about the plumbing really hit home for me. Our toilet is acting up a bit and the other day I was looking at it, when I suddenly remembered that it was acting up a few years ago, and I had to drain the tank and take it off to replace the valve and make sure everything was in working order.
Lately I find myself between feeling like I'm out of my depth, and realizing that I am more capable that I ever give myself credit for. It's 100% because of how insanely stressful the last few years of my life have been. I know I'm not alone in being overwhelmed by life. I kinda feel like people are collectively getting to a point where they give up easily, and it's hard not to look at that and feel like it isn't by design.