Existential Crisis As a transition: what matters when the old ways no longer work

The question of meaning often arises when something that has been a source of support for a long time comes to an end: a goal, a role, a relationship, or a sense of self. After that comes a Transition. It demands something: The old answer is gone, the new one isn't here yet, and this time in between must be endured.

Where the question is resolved

It’s hard to answer this question while sitting alone at a desk; it’s easier to do so by engaging with what moves you and what leaves you cold: in conversation, through new experiences, and as you sort through your own desires and the Other People's Expectations. Sometimes the desire is already there, just hidden by what one is supposed to be. Those who immediately fill the void with the next project sometimes avoid the question, and sometimes they’re already testing out an answer. A framework to help make sense of this transition can be a Psychological Counseling via Video offer.

When Emptiness Turns into Hopelessness

When emptiness turns into persistent hopelessness, it’s time to seek medical or psychotherapeutic evaluation In such cases—and this is not an overreaction. In the event of immediate danger, dial 112 in Germany; abroad, call the local emergency number. The Telephone Counseling Service offers confidential support at 0800 1110111 or 116 123, day and night; in Germany, 116117 connects you to medical assistance outside of office hours.