Is it normal to feel like this?

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So this is hard for me to actually describe but here it goes. I am a 19 year old guy and i feel different than most people. I am quite shy but i am trying to overcome that. I feel like I am faking my interactions with people and simply putting on a mask because deep down I don't really feel anything for anyone. I have never been in a relationship before so I guess that has to deal with it. I just want to know if there is something I can do to change this or is this normal?

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  • Ydkm
    13 years ago

    Maybe you are suffering from depression...i'm your age and i guess i feel that way sometimes too. It's pretty normal. Try puttig your guard down & have fun. Life is short, let's enjoy it!

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  • deviantd
    13 years ago

    have you ever watched Dexter on Showtime? Not saying that you should go out and kill people (though he only kills murders), but you may be able to relate to him and his dad on the show.

    They are what is known as a sociopath. They know right from wrong (intellectually), but don't have the same emotions/feelings that most people do.

    or you could "just" have a serious long-term depression. I'd seek therapy to work out what's what. especially if you'd like to have a more normal life. you may also need medication if you have a chemical imbalance

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    Alienated.

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  • neopythagorean
    14 years ago

    You're normal. In this screwed-up world, it's easy to feel alienated.

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  • night000
    14 years ago

    Thanks for the advice. I think things are starting to get better so I'm hoping it's just a phase. I have met someone so I guess I'll see how things turn out.

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  • xxVIXxx
    14 years ago

    I have felt like that since my Grandma died. I have dated many people and even had two kids yet still I felt...well nothing really. I rubbed it off as different things like social anxiety or the drugs changed me or so on...I finally decided that I just may be a robot. However, recently I have met 'someone' and I think I may have a heart, or something like that.
    You just dont have the right people in your life. When you meet the right people, friend or whatever, then you will have sincere honest feelings with meaning.

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  • seethruskin
    14 years ago

    Wow. I felt like I was reading something I typed myself. I know exactly how you feel...I have been through the same thing. You to find who your true friends are and hold onto them. Also, go out more, meet new people, go places you never been. Do what you want to do and everything else will fall into place. Goodluck getting over this, I know it was hard for me. I still stuggle to this with talking to people.

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  • Cheeseman912
    14 years ago

    Wow u seem heartless u should seek help

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