Is it normal to feel nothing?

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This past year I've become socially withdrawn to the point where talking to people has become cringe worthy and awkward. I don't feel the need to keep in touch with acquaintances or people I don't care for. Even my closest friends, talking to them for over an hour feels exhausting. I'd rather be alone and read. I don't feel happy nor do I remember the last time I was completely happy, if ever. I consistently have a list of things to worry about which never seems to dwindle and I stress a LOT.

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Based on 17 votes (12 yes)
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  • ashieviews
    8 years ago

    You remind me of me a lot. Two years ago I was so depressed. I graduated from high school and I didn't want to go on to college. I thought that for that year I was going to work and save up to go to school, also give myself some time to find myself and my interests. However, what happened was the complete opposite. I couldn't find a job and for the first 4 months I was extremely depressed. It became so bad to the point that I wouldn't even leave my house for weeks. I have an amazing best friend that would come by and constantly want me to go out with her, but because I was so depressed I would tell my family members to tell her I wasn't home. I just didn't want to go outside, reality really set in for me after high school and I was too afraid to deal with. I became a pill popper, muscle relaxers and gravol were my go to's. I'd sleep my mornings away and wake up in the evening because I didn't even want to interact with my own family. Thankfully, everything changed in the summer of 2015. I got a job to work in an office with great people that were kind to me at all times. They really boosted up my confidence to the point where I started to realize my own potential. I loved being around kids and youth so I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. I'm now enrolled in college for the Child and Youth Care program and I've never felt this great. I now care about myself and expect to strive in life now.

    Just find your purpose love, try things and don't give up. You have potential just as much as anyone else, you just need to find the confidence to excel. I hope my story inspires you because I was once in your predicament.

    Best to you love!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      Thank you so much for sharing your story! I know how hard it was for me to write just this much. Its like I just run on autopilot and just say the right things that people wanna hear just so I can be rid of them. I've gotten so good at pretending to be normal and fake smiles that Im just so damn tired of it all.
      Thank you so much for giving me hope.
      Much happiness to you :)

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      • ashieviews
        8 years ago

        Awww, I'm glad that we connected in such a genuine way. If you ever want to just talk, my box is open.

        Goodnight love :)

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  • Peanut2Pop
    8 years ago

    Well, It's normal for me.

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