It can't be normal to feel this way.

I dont know if this is normal. And I dont know whats wrong with me, but from time to time I feel incredibly dissatisfied with everything in my life. These feelings have gotten particularly worse since I've started university... Even though I'm kind of privileged with regard to the rest of my country, there are still certain luxaries that I want. And it makes me feel SO shit when I consider that I might never have enough money to get them. And when I feel these things I take solace in the fact that I'm handsome. I'm not even trying to be funny here. I think to myself "Well at least you're good looking" I know these things aren't particularly normal but it helps me cope sometimes.

I recently went to my universities psychology centre to try and figure everything out. I spoke to the lady and told her about some of the things I found unusual about myself... Like the fact that I never keep long term friendships or relationships. That from the outside people might see me as outgoing/friendly/athletic and social, but when I'm by myself I feel most content. As if I'm better off being isolated.

The psychologist just fed me a whole bunch of bullshit. And she pissed me off to be honest. She linked everyhting I was saying to me being unhappy with my current course of study. It was partly true but not to the extent she said.

So is this normal? I think most people are probably going to say depression... But I'd like people to comment with some advise for me.

Is It Normal?
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  • Dude!! Were exactly the same in every detail (including handsome:D)... I was thinking about writing a story about this matter but I obviously you already did... Yeah having no money and can't buy those luxury items or whatever, makes me feel like... Depressed. Hey, let me know if your healed from this..

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  • Life in University is hard,lots of people same age to you are there,saying"have fun!"or something,people who is quiet by nature can be taken as boring..I think you're exhausted to make social face.It's normal.But sometime exhausted mind can be depressed,If you feel too much sadness or lose motivation,you might need doctor.(as people says,choose good doctor)(I'm sorry about my English,I'm Japanese)

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  • That's my life right now, U think maybe Ur afraid of failure? I'm always afraid that something may happen and I'll fail and living the same way I did growing up, yes I had nice things, but my parents were unsuccessful and I see every day what it's like to struggle.

    Some times psychiatrist can be helpful. And yes at times they can be real dick heads.

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  • I know how you feel. And yea it does sound like depression but they are many different things you can do to help your situation. Medication might help but cognitive behavior therepy along with meds is important. And changing other things that make u happy such as your major or your group of friends. I have dealt with some of the same issues. I will most likely always have some of these problems but everyday I take new steps to make it easier. Surrounding myself with positive people has changed a lot

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