Loneliness and Boredom

the persistent emptyness you are describing is dysthynia,adhedonhia,or quite simply emotional apathy.this characterises the feeling,or lack of feeling we feel every minute of every day,like going to a football game,your team wins and you feel nothing.you are satisfied on a very superficial level.it is prevailent in most if not all mental illnesses.this is the final hurdle for me in my recovery,as ive come to terms with every other issue of dp/dr.i think we must continue the distracting techniques and outward focusing.im doing my own research at the moment into this lingering condition,and will keep you posted on my findings,although i suspect no miracle answers for it.one day i hope to feel passionate about things again,maybe the answer lies in some form of emotional liberation therapy.maybe our struggle to express ourselves over time led to this situation.i cant accept that anyone was born with this angst and soulsearching,not even the greatest philosophers and writers.maybe these guys were only writing when they were having bad days and not on good ones!!