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What does it mean?
Freud suggests that questioning life's meaning indicates mental illness.
In plain terms
Asking about life meaning means you are sick.
What can you take from it?
Existential doubt signals mental distress.

Where it applies

  • therapy
  • crisis
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • monitor existential crises
  • seek support

Questions to consider

  • Is questioning life normal?
  • When does doubt become illness?

Another view

Many healthy people question life meaning without being sick.

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