Desinilium
Desinilium (noun)
The state of having a strong desire to cease existing or to embrace nonexistence as a preferable alternative to life.
"The desire to simply not exist".
A philosophical concept referring to the desire or longing for nonexistence, or the state of no longer existing. The word combines the Latin words "desi," meaning "desire," and "nilium," meaning "nothingness." As a concept, Desinilium is distinct from death or suicide, as it implies a desire for nonexistence rather than an end to life. Rather, it speaks to a desire to escape the burden of existence, whether due to intense pain, depression, or a sense of existential emptiness. As a word, Desinilium has no prior etymological or historical usage, but has been coined to articulate a common and profound human experience.
The state of having a strong desire to cease existing or to embrace nonexistence as a preferable alternative to life.
"The desire to simply not exist".
A philosophical concept referring to the desire or longing for nonexistence, or the state of no longer existing. The word combines the Latin words "desi," meaning "desire," and "nilium," meaning "nothingness." As a concept, Desinilium is distinct from death or suicide, as it implies a desire for nonexistence rather than an end to life. Rather, it speaks to a desire to escape the burden of existence, whether due to intense pain, depression, or a sense of existential emptiness. As a word, Desinilium has no prior etymological or historical usage, but has been coined to articulate a common and profound human experience.
Her prolonged battle with depression and chronic pain left her with a deep sense of Desinilium, longing for a release from the pain and suffering of existence.
He struggled with depression for years and would often tell his therapist that he had a persistent Desinilium.
He struggled with depression for years and would often tell his therapist that he had a persistent Desinilium.