Poll Would You Describe Your Life As Productive

[Lionheart]

I think people are most productive (in their own ways) when they are true to themselves and their likes, natures and characters.

Well said Junebug!!! I agree with you!!! Being "productive" doesn't necessarily mean employment. I have been disabled for approximately 16 years, but in many ways I am a more productive person than I was before I became disabled.

I think this all depends on our views and definition of the word "productive", but by societies standards I am not, so I voted "no".

 

[Tinyflame]

Dear LH, I think all professions lead to giving to others, but we can give in many ways. Work is the last defining factor for most, or at least for many (the actual work I think, that is, though of course for some it is). We cannot take our work with us when we leave, we can only take how we treated others, and perhaps if we are loved. That we tried each day, with what we've got. (JMHO of course).

 

[bluelicorice]

I googled the exact definition of productive and the first result was, "producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities". Based on that definition, I would have to say no, I am not productive, because I don't do large amounts of anything on any given day, that is positive. I do little things in the day that I would consider maybe productive. But with being unable to work and also not in school at the moment, and spending so much time and energy trying to overcome my symptoms, I don't feel like I'm accomplishing much. That's not to say I've given up or that I'm not making progress, and it certainly doesn't mean my life is meaningless. But productive? I don't think so. Like @Lionheart777 said, by societies standards I am not.

 

[Tinyflame]

I voted no based on society's standards of what's of value.

 

[aka]

This is a hard poll to answer. I have thought about it for a few days and still can't come up with yes or no. My initial reaction is no since I am very limited how much stress and what kind of environments I can handle. But then I have been working full time for 6 month and was in College before that. So I guess that would count as being a productive member of society. Though I am not productive at all in my personal life. I have no friends mainly because of having major trust issues and I don't seem to have the energy to deal with trying to create friendships. So with this line of thinking I guess I am going to go with undecided since I can't make up my mind. :O_o:

 

[Viosinger]

I feel like overall, I'm not as productive as I once was, and that's frustrating. But I still accomplish as much as or more than many average people on many to most days. Despite my symptoms being worse lately as I work in therapy, I own & run a business, have a healthy dog, a relationship, and I support myself.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Good question.

Before college my answer would have been a overwhelming "No!"

But now I am in college, I plan on keep going and for the first time (even though my mood is terrible right now) I feel like my life is worth something, I do feel productive. I have more reasons to get out of bed in the morning...

 

[jocko]

I guess we should measure productiveness on a case-by-case basis, its individual to everyone but I still feel like I've wasted my life so far being screwed in the head and really don't know what to do now, I haven't been much myself since I was a kid I think. Seeing so clearly now I'm just completely overwhelmed by what it'll take to be truly free & healthy again. I don't know how I will do it, I feel crushed

 

[Changing4Best]

I'm on Social Security Disability, aged 59, never was able to hold a job working for others for more than about 4 months. I did help out in the family businesses when I could, but often I could not. I am both physically and mentally ill, so this is a big factor in being on SS Disability too.

 

[Ti Vu]

I voted No. 100%. 20 years old, no job, barely making it through college so far, I have yet to bring any joy into anybody's life or help them in any way, diagnosed with PTSD so all of the above is out the window. Yeah, that's a definite No. I wanted to become a World History teacher at my old HS. To put something back into my community. I wanted to join organizations that speak out against everyday atrocities and promote Mental Illness awareness. Have a wife, two kids, a few dogs. Buy my mom a house with a big garden. It all seems so out of reach now.

 

[Anrish]

I voted "Yes", because being productive is the only thing that keeps me together. But I don't know for how long I will be able to keep my pace. I do too much...

 

[Neo_33063]

There should have been another button option for "Both".

Some days useless

Some days semi- productive maybe

On a sliding scale of 0= useless slug up to 10=productive
>> I give myself a 3-4 on average lol