Has Life Ever Given You A 'Wake Up Call'? And If So, Did You 'Answer' Or "Ignore" It?

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InventorofWarp · Accepted Answer

Many. I'm assuming details are wanted so I'll separate it all into the most significant moments in my life:
1: When I was a boy I always thought my parents were Gods and the life we lived and security we had as upper-middle-class white family was destined to remain forever. Then my dad's 20-year-affair with another woman came to light and everything shattered and we were reduced to lower-class almost overnight and my life changed forever when I was 12.
2: I always thought that God was real and I was being watched over by someone who cared about me and that my religion was just logical for so long. Then when I was 15 the girl I loved died and I was left to question the path I was on alone with no one. This story ends somewhat happy.
3: I always thought that people who did drugs were low-lives with absolutely no redeeming qualities who deserved no sympathy or mercy. Fast forward into my late-teens and early-twenties and I spent 4 long years as a raging drug addict thanks to all of the trauma and undealt-with emotions from my boyhood.
4: Said drug addiction was a black hole and a tunnel from which I never thought I'd ever escape. The fact that I gave up on my dreams and passions in music and fell into a career I hated didn't help anything and I only fell further like the angel Samael descending and falling from the Heavens into his pain to become Lucifer in the underworld.
5: After years of me refusing to see what was obvious for so long a worldwide pandemic finally occurred thrusting me back home again where I rekindled a toxic relationship with an old flame. I tried to leave during this and return to the city I wanted to go back to and see the woman I wanted to see again but presumably God realized how fucking hard-headed I am and shut down the borders. 7 months later my drug addiction is gone, my relationship with the old flame died as one could expect and a heavy period of self-actualization and introspection began that resulted in me changing into someone I love but barely recognize sometimes. I loved who I was before the drugs and I found him again. Rediscovering old passions and dreams of music and singing and pursuing a career in music while gaining the kind of body that would put most men to shame and suddenly actually liking myself. Discovering all of my true qualities and flaws again and reconnecting with the boy I used to be and in many ways still am. And finally landing a contract out of all of it for singing and modelling. There is still a very long road ahead. But I'm 24. And hopefully in 6 months when I see her again I can impress her, I can hear how proud she is of me and I can tell how proud I am of me and how much she means to me... maybe I can feel like someone actually sees the real me, the boy in me and feel like I matter to someone.

I'm still so scared I'll end up all alone.
I'm scared I'll be an ugly virgin forever and die alone in my 40s like everyone told me when I was a boy.
I'm scared I won't get to see her again or that I'll see her again and I'll find out how little I meant to her and how little she really cared.

But I am fighting my fears and insecurity again without the drugs. And that's something that's just exhilarating again. Sometimes the fears and insecurity wins... but just the fact of doing it without the drugs again makes me think that maybe I can actually win. Maybe I can see her again. And maybe I can get all those warm feelings with it again.

JackSmy · Accepted Answer

What do you mean, with "Wake Up Call"? and to what?
A parent that you cared for, for 5 years, 24/7 passing?
A cancer diagnosis, and chemotherapy?
Having to put down a dear, beloved dog, that had a spinal tumor, that left her completely paralyzed?
Putting down another dog, that couldn't walk, and was crying in pain?
A parent that is OBVIOUSLY showing signs of Alzheimers?
What is a "wake-Up Call?" How is different than just living?
I've dealt/dealing with all that shit, and it is CALLED LIFE!!
I have daily discussions, with the Fates, and Furies, and we have a LOVE/HATE relationship, and many of those conversations end in "FCK YOU!!!"
Calling the Pain? maybe, but what else can they do, that I haven't dealt with?
I am a Viking, by Ancestry, and they are pretentious Greek Wenches!!
OH, I am going to pay for that, at some point!! LOL!!
Nobody knows how long they are here, in this messed up plane of existence, and why not just make the best of it, and BE WHO YOU ARE?

KingdomForAKiss · Accepted Answer

Yes! I have had high blood sugar since my early 20s. In 2019, I was officially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I made some changes based on a nutritionist's advice but my numbers didn't budge. Then in March 2020, my A1C had skyrocketed, my vision was blurry (felt like I was going blind suddenly) and I was exhausted all of the time. After getting that deathly high A1C, I made a total change. I started low carb, high fat keto. I increased my exercise and added weight training. (I've always been athletic but I'm addicted to sweets). I've lost 30 lbs (and gained some muscle). My diabetes is nearly reversed and that of a typical healthy person. I don't even take meds anymore. As long as I don't go back to the way I used to eat, my diabetes will be reversed (considered "diabetes controlled by diet and exercise").

This is not my only wakeup call but it's the most recent.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I’ve had many wake up calls, at 9 I realized my family could not be trusted and I had to depend on myself or my friends or God, at 14 I learned that you cannot control your life all the time no matter how much you want to, at 18 I learned that life is about being humble and practical and not pleasurable hobbies or past times, at 27 I learned that anger ruins you and you have to forgive, at 30 I learned not to test God, and at 32 I learned the nicest person in the world can still betray you, at 34 I realized there are consequences for slacking off and free rides do not exist, at 35 I realized that you have to take care your family before you invest in your friends.

Jean-Marie_Céline · Answer

Excellent question, thank you for asking it! To be honest yes, many times - sometimes I tried to ignore them, but eventually you always have to answer them!

Howdy13 · Answer

Yes I've had a couple. One of them was being in a car accident.

I had fell asleep behind the wheel. It's crazy to think that if your tired why not just pull over n go to sleep. But I was actually so tired that I was dreaming of driving home, so I couldn't tell the difference at times until I hear or feel the dream not matching with what was going on the road, eventually leading me almost to my death.

At the end it became such a wake up call because I was inches away from dying had I not hit an electrical line and had the electrical line not feel on the car but to the side of it. Also I was so fortunate that this happened at 3 am where I was the only one on the road driving, I could've crashed into someone.

And most of all, not only could all that have happened, but I could've killed my brother who was in the car with me. At the time we didn't have the best relationship anymore and were constantly fighting with eachother. When I crashed that was the first thing that popped up into my head, did I kill my brother? Luckily nothing happened to him and we both walked out with out any major injuries. But it had me traumatized because the whole time I was thinking I was a few inches away from killing my brother because I feel asleep!! I truly would not and could not live myself had I killed my own brother, shit or anyone at that but my brother? I don't want to think about it.

After that day me and my brother's relationship has gotten better and it's almost back to how it was when we were kids again. And after 1am I do not drive anywhere, I will never put myself in that position ever again.

Unit1 · Answer

My life has for the most part felt like an alarm, that would never shut off.
All that abuse, neglect, poverty and being a puppet under control has shaped me what I am.
You could say every day was a wake-up call. Answering these wake up calls for me is as simple as pursuing money.

The things I do in my life I do for at least one of 3 reasons:

It brings me money either now or in the future (as an investment)
I have fun or enjoy doing it or it makes me happy
I'm feeling *VERY* generous. And that is *provided* *if* *i* *even* *can*.

Has Life Ever Given You A 'Wake Up Call'? And If So, Did You 'Answer' Or "Ignore" It?

Lliam · Answer

It didn't seem like the memes addressed the question of "wake up call".
To me, a wake up call is like a close call or something that makes you realize that you need to stop a certain behavior and get your shit together.

I've had several.
One was when I was 18 and did something really stupid and criminal. I got caught up with. Fortunately, the court treated me like a minor because I was still in high school. I got sentenced to two years of community service but didn't get any jail time. I was incredibly grateful. I'm sure jail would have damaged me for life.
I not only learned my lesson but wound up benefiting greatly from volunteering as a driver for Meals on Wheels. It helped me to grow up. I wound up loving some the senior citizens I delivered to and realized that "old people" can be sweet and wise. The fact that they showed no prejudice for a long haired little freak made me lose my own preconceptions and prejudices.

douride2 · Answer

A couple of wake up calls is the only reason I am here today. It's why I try to live every day to it's fullest.

jgokgotit · Answer

I had one yesterday. I found out yesterday one of my dearest and closest childhood friends died on the 28th at age 25. She died of a drug overdose. She tried to reach out to me several times but I ignored her and everyone close to me out of a recent depression spell. She tried for the last time on the 27th. Had I answered the phone and talked to her she might still be alive. Me giving in to my spell of depression cost my friend her life. I'll never let that happen again.

Jjpayne · Answer

Id say my dad passing away was one for sure. I felt powerful and limitless before but it was a hard lesson that parents, family and friends will and can pass away. But it's also how fragile life is... I think there is also my experience with dating. I thought I had time and I put it off only to find that the older girls get the more they expect you to have money to support them and you start aging... I should have dated in my 20s instead of waiting until I was "ready"

Anonymous · Answer

I can be pretty dumb sometimes but looking back the signs are always there. I made some pretty big life choices right before COVID hit because I finally realized if I kept living my life the way I was, I was going to end up dead. Things aren’t great for me now, but for the first time in my life I feel like I have some kind of control.

VIVANT · Answer

So many it becomes difficult to distinguish a genuine call from a prank call. 😕 love your new pic by the way 💗💗

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Yep and i never ignore those signs...
Keeping miss brains muffins positive and happy is one of these signs 😊

It's just that we can't meet cause we live far away from each other but that doesn't means that i do not care...

I support every women who is like you because such women are the real ladies!

I also cannot benefit from eating some real delicious muffins 😋

Keep smiling spongy forehead 😁

PaynefulPleasures · Answer

Relationships and friendships have been a wake up call for me. Some good, some not so good. At times I listened loud and clear, other times I wish had.✌️

jesuflesh · Answer

I had a wakeup call yesterday. Every company I've worked at has the "writing on the wall". The clues or breadcrumbs that lead you out the door, and let you know that there is a better opportunity somewhere else. After seeing how my boss openly admits how manipulative and exploitative he is, I know I have a better calling.

CrazyGirl2 · Answer

Yeah, I’d say so! My 13th birthday (those who follow me know what I’m referring to). I answered it, and now I’m becoming a clinical psychologist like I want, instead of becoming a physician, like my mother wanted me to do!

The_Maphio · Answer

Before becoming a successful professional I would waste my days doing nothing but read and stay online.
Being a smart cookie I realized I was wasting my time and tried my hand at what my job currently is.
The rest is history.

cheapshotbob · Answer

it did with my stroke but i fully recovered from it, it opened my eyes to be more honest and open which i have been i think

Purplemonkey242 · Answer

I answered it. I stopped being so childish and started caring about my life

etexbearkat · Answer

I was 24 years old and pursued a friendship with a girl at work I shouldn’t have. I ignored so many red flags, it wasn’t funny. It was a huge wake up call for me in terms of dealing with the opposite sex. It’s helped me in my friendship with my best friend, who just happens to be female.

ohshee · Answer

Everytime I come across one of your questions the moment I start reading it is the moment I see there's two meanings to everyone your questions so yes and yes and yes or no LOL

RSStevedmj · Answer

Yes, in Matzalon, Mexico while I was with the Navy. Way, way too much to drink, tried to pick a fight with the ships guard and payed for it afterwards.
That's when I stopped drinking, and it's a good thing, as about a year later I met a very fine lady, who then became my wife. 💟🌹💟

loves2learn · Answer

Yup. Several times. I always answer. I always go with my gut.

Willoughby23 · Answer

Yes my wake up call was being a overweight virgin in my early twenties who hadn’t even got a real kiss from a girl (kissed a girl in spin the bottle). I lost 60 pounds and lost my virginity to a girl from tinder. I've since had sex with one more girl and fooled around with another. I gained back twenty pounds but I've got some home workout stuff and Im trying to lose another thirty or 40 and put on some muscle

Leavesbound · Answer

Yes, when I got cancer and a again when I got diabetes.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Life has given me a few wake up calls however I let them go to voicemail.

Siren777 · Answer

I am so glad I answered the call. Life changing stuff.🦋

LemiaOfTheCodes · Answer

It consently is... It tells me stop feeling sorry for yourself and be thankful for your friends you have.

exitseven · Answer

I had a big one a long time ago. It really had a profound effect on my life. I still feel the effects today.

GoldenTulip · Answer

For me yes i had a major on just before the covid hit in the summer 2019... and i took covid period to make a change of plan. It worked out so far. I am glad i listened.😃

Joshua0213 · Answer

Yeah when I was 15 and my parents were always doing drugs like meth, cocaine etc. And to move out and I stayed at my best friends house till I turned 18, was awesome choice

sheikalana · Answer

Ugh so many times. I'm grateful to have God sending me all those signs and I never ignore them.

Jesus_is_the_guey · Answer

A few and it varies I’ve been waking up though little by little

dubbled1970 · Answer

Yes and it was with my ex wife. Lol woke and and left out the door had enough of the bs.

devilish-cutie · Answer

No, im usually quite awake, too awale if anything im calling on lofe but no answer

Guardian45 · Answer

Yes, quite dramatically several times! I try to ALWAYS answer, because ignoring it is FRAUGHT with peril as I have discovered!

azoffroadgirl · Answer

Answer it, 9 times out of 10 you regret it when you don't.

REALSTEEL · Answer

yes a few times i changed absolutely everything about myself to become a better person so now people take advantage of my generosity and use me till no end sometimes i say to myself i should just be a miserable asshole to people at least i won't be used anymore but im tired of being lonely and miserable just want to be happy settle down have kids

jerdanro · Answer

It called, I answered, I forgot, it called louder, I ran, I hid, I answered.

Anonymous · Answer

yup my whole life made sense for me at a point in time. Nothing private I just looked back over everything and figured it all out. I haven't been the same since.

Starry2209 · Answer

I guess cutting both my feet off while taking some trees down should have been a wake up call, but I'm still gardening!

DaveToo · Answer

If you are a volunteer or have joined something like the Coast Guard, you know what a wake-up call is.

Steinkopf · Answer

When I was quitting gaming and porn I thought I would have a hard time and thought I was addicted. It wasn't. This lead me to realize that the things I did for 3 years did not only not interest other people but it wasn't interesting to me either. Wasted time I have to make up for.

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

It’s happened lol. I answered it.

Anonymous · Answer

no life enjoys to screw me  at this point i belive universe hates me

Riebeck · Answer

I'm currently on the line

Dontaaa · Answer

I'd probably answer it.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yeah, my first ex-girlfriend, I learned my lesson

Wiredone · Answer

Yes it has. When I got hit with 480 volts of electric. Luckily it knocked me off the ladder and across the room. If it didn't it would have killed me.

Massageman · Answer

Yes. I'm trying desperately to answer it.

poneglyphs · Answer

Not that I know of so far

KatherineJ · Answer

Yes, and I tried to ignore it... Not good.

Andres77 · Answer

Two divorces had some wake-up calls buried somewhere in there

msc545 · Answer

Yes, it did, in the form of a motorcycle accident. I am OK now, but no longer ride in LA

JamieLoves · Answer

Yup... Just got through it..

JosyJosy · Answer

I must answer.

townhouse · Answer

I'd take it if it was there?

lucif3r72 · Answer

Answered it and trust me i was saved!

lycanthrope3 · Answer

I think i slept through it

Waldoe · Answer

I always hit the "Snooze Button"

EaterPeter · Answer

May be. Answer it.

Romeocuck · Answer

It did and i did answer

CubaPirate · Answer

Death of a loved one

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