Is it normal to hide away in room? i think i might be depressed.

I wasn't too sure what category this question could fall under cause there is so many factors but, is it normal to spend all my time in my bedroom? I go to school and then when I come home I go straight to my bedroom and shut the door, then I spend the majority of my night in there only leaving to eat supper or go to bathroom/shower etc. When I'm in there I iust lay in bed with my laptop browsing the internet. I just have no desire to leave and I only go hang out with friends ocasionally, some weeks are better than others. I usually come home with homework nearly every night but I am never motivated to do it, I'd much rather lay on bed and watch a movie so it affects school. And even though all I do is lay there, I struggle to fall asleep, some nights I wont fall asleep til 2-3 am so I've resorted to taking my allergy pills even when I dont need them cause I know that they make me drowsy and able to sleep. I know this is bad to do already but some nights it's the only way I'll get sleep.
I'm just worried that this could be related to something mentally cause I already know I have anxiety problems and it scares me that this could be depression related or something cause spending all this tome in my room and not being motivated to do anything can't be healthy at all.

So sorry it's long but it's really important and please comment about it.

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  • Nephew7

    When u wake up do 2 sets of 20 pushups, go eat breakfast, go outside.

    You literally only live once, i used to be a gamer, all wasted time man, life it outside your room.

    When you have fufilled days youll find its easier to sleep, goodluck just do it
    Animals arent meant to be caged in a room

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    • Spot on.

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  • lawhitney84

    I'm not sure why people are telling you this is normal. I've suffered with (bipolar) depression for at least 15 years; I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I spent my teens and early 20s suffering before taking action and stick to the benadryl, because it sounds far safer than smoking yourself stupid like I did. I assume you're a teen, so on some level, being isolated and sullen is normal. The fact that you are going about your other daily activities (showering, going to school, eating) is good, but without any other motivation, you're just going through the motions. The laptop and TV are stimulating, so that will contribute to any existing sleeping difficulties. Try to forgo the screens and get some exercise and sun. I obviously can't diagnose you, but I will give you this to consider. People get sad when something sad happens and that's "normal" and passes with time. People who find themselves randomly depressed, unmotivated, and isolated in a way that interferes with regular day to day activities (i.e. homework and friends) don't just get over it, because it's a chemical imbalance. Go to your regular doctor and tell him/her what's going on, and he/she should be able to help you or refer you to someone who can. I can empathize and wish you well.

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  • brutallyhonest71

    omg!! i could have actually been writing that to describe myself!!! i'm glad i am not the only one living like this, people say see a doctor, great advice we should, but when you constantly have that feeling of 'whats the point' hanging over you 24/7 its hard to get motivated enough to do it

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  • Nokia

    I am very similar, I too spend most of my life in my room. However, it does not depress me, I find it relaxing and even exciting since there are so many things you could do in just inside a single room. It feels homely. I don't know how normal this is, it probably isn't although I do know it is rising in drastically in places like Japan (see hikikomori). As for homework, I don't find it very motivating most of the time either. They often want you to memorize, or even just search for the answer in the textbook, instead of actually learning why something is true and how you know it works. The current school system is outdated, and for this you cannot be blamed. However it is important to get through it all anyway (or do a GED test), if you want to get a high school diploma. Do not abuse or overuse those pills, unless advised by a doctor, it could be dangerous and might even be contributing to any sort of depression you may have. Instead, seek advice from a doctor or even just buy regular sleeping pills. Although spending a lot of time alone, and not being motivated may not necessarily mean you are depressed, if you feel you have depression you should seek help from a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist.

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  • Mikki_Dee's

    A Big Mac and a milkshake will make the pain go away.

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    • RoseIsabella

      MacDonald's french fries are too greasy, they give me diarrhea.

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      • Thanks for sharing that.

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  • Sk4545

    See doctor!

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  • GoraIntoDesiGals

    I believe it's depression indeed.

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  • squeallikeasacofpigs

    You'll grow out of it dude

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  • Avant-Garde

    For me, this is normal. I have been doing similar things for years except that I haven't had in-person interactions with my friends for years. I don't video chat them. I don't call. If they have ever invited me to go somewhere I would always make up something and decline. Then again, I have Agoraphobia so this may be more or less normal.

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