Nothing exciting anymore

I think you have simply found out that life sucks and friends are useless. I went through the exact same thing. What I did was find a purpose for myself. Me, I'm becoming an animator...which is really hard work. But the thought of doing something with my life other than drugs, sex, and booze makes me happy-ish.

i guess its kinda normal, but also not..
i think?

"its just chatter about the latest gadgets, or whats on youtube, or television"

unfortunately, the new generation has nothing bette to do than talk about new tech, yes its sad, but if thats all they talk about, then blame the parents, parents nowadays keep their kids very sheltered, the wont even let them go play in the front yard without like, and armed escort, i mean wtf mom and dad, go outside and play with your kids goddamnit!

"everybody else at school. everyones gotten drunk, high, had sex."

just because people say they have done something, doesnt mean they have, and even if they did, so what? being drunk and getting high is just a waste of life, im not saying having a few drinks is a bad thing, but if you go out and get plastered every other day, you need help. also even if they had sex (whoopty-fucking-doo) it was probably awkward (being their first time) or they got an STD from a hooker, either way, lulz on them.

as for the life is depressing/cant concentrate/low energy thing, sounds like depression to me. i mean im no doctor, i cant tell you if you have it or not, but i know people who are diagnosed with depression, and that sounds a lot like it. you may want to see a doctor/therapist and get evaluated, just to make sure

hope that helped you a bit, if not well, good luck

"Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed"
-Joseph Stalin

You sound a lot like me. I think the mass of teenagers nowadays are really shallow and only care about the latest trends like youtube, ipods, etc.

I also think our societal-norms have begun to border on the immoral. Sex, drug-use, gambling, and things that may have at one time been considered vices to be avoided, are now actively sought after by people of all ages.

I've had to get used to it. I'm not a teenager anymore, but I still don't fit into social groups with ease. As you get older, people do grow up and mature and start caring about things that do matter, but it's a slow process, and everybody does it at their own pace, and some not at all.

Congratulations! You are INTELLIGENT. And you're in the minority.

You sound EXACtLY like me. Now I just feel VERY sad without any reason. Also, I have so little energy or NO energy. As for friends, I have no so strong relationship with friends because they only create troubles.

LOL Holden Caulfield complex?

While I definitely believe in God, I DO NOT believe this is anything like a punishment, or frankly, has anything to do with God. This is about you and how you feel.

I've been experiencing these same disconnected, distracted and apathetic feelings lately, too. I've learned much of it is hormone related. As a teenager, your hormones are naturally out of whack, but a medical condition could make it worse. I'm 29, but it still happens. Hormone imbalances can lead to depression, indifference, poor concentration and basically everything you described. I'd get your thyroid, adrenals and female business checked. Make sure it's not a medical condition contributing to your feelings, and make sure you rule out a physical reason before a doc shoves anti-depressants down your throat. Check your sleep patterns, sleep apnea, etc. Check food allergies. Anti-depressants do help people, but a lot of time it's a physical condition creating those symptoms, not just a mental one.

Or, you could just not be interested in the things other people your age are, and you are just plain bored. Trust me, you aren't missing anything by skipping the drugs, drinking and rampant teenage sex. I can't lie and say I didn't do any of those things, but when I tried it I wasn't impressed because I thought they were frivolous and pointless. I volunteered instead because it was different and challenged me. Whoever suggested getting a job makes a good point. Even though you're young, find a job that pushes you and interests you. Don't give a sh*t what anyone else thinks because after high school it sure as hell won't matter. But if you have no motivation to try anything new, I'd go back to something medical. Teenagers are susceptible to roller coaster feelings but yours don't sound like a phase.

It's probably just a phase. Don't worry about it too much, these things tend to pass after a while.

I guess no one's told you, so here are the facts of life:

By definition, 100 is the avergae adult IQ.

This means, in simple terms, that half of the population has an IQ of 100 or less.

People with an IQ of 100 or less just aren't very bright.

Q.E.D.

Clear, now?

Your friends may be nothing special. So what?
Get new friends.

Your problem is that YOU may be nothing special, either, so your new friends may be just as lame as your old ones.

So start being special. Turn off the TV. Stop surfing the web. Stop whining. Go see what the physical world is like. Volunteer somehwere. Start planning how you can improve the lives of other people.

Leave something behind besides a greasy spot when you are finally done with your body.

WOW.. I feel exactly like you do! God really messed us up

Hey, listen. Everything you've just stated are the classic signs of depression. You mentioned you were a teen, so it's normal for you to have moodswings. If you can afford it, see a psychologist. They may refer you to a psychiatrist if the feeling are sever enough, but do see a professional.
You may have just had some honest realizations of human society, also. It does tend to be pretty bleak, but the fact that these realizations have been having a harmful affect on you is what concerns me. Seeing a psychologist may help you deal with these realizations. A lot of very intelligent people feel similarly to you, so the game will be figuring out how to deal with what is true. I hope this helps.

Yes this normal but can become a problem if it bugs you and you are not ok with feeling this way. I suspect you have some mild depression with apathy. Try hanging out with an older group of people. See if you feel it is just a maturity phase. You may be feeling more mature than your peers. This is not a bad thing, being different is often the sign of good character.

If you don't feel better after changing your peer group you should consider counseling. You should take an online Apathy evaluation or AES. See how apathetic you really are. I am guessing you will score lower than you think, and you will find you really do care about certain things and people.

OH!! One more thing that helps one heartless bastard out with that feeling...is say what you're thinking. People typically do NOT think nice things, especially about other people. If you really don't care what people think of you, than this might put a grin on your face just to see the responses you get.

Yeah, I know exactly what you're talking about. In fact, I feel the same way right now.

I get really bored when doing the same thing over and over so i change stuff alot else i would be bored and near the end of school i got bored as fuck because its all the same but now at college its awesome fun and interesting get through school then you be sound as a pound lol

Everyone else is moving on.
You should look at things with a more positive mindset. Ever thought of finding a new hobby? Not everyone's into drugs, booze & sex y'know.
Surely there's someone out there who shares the same interest as you? Try to make new friends!
Get a friend of the opposite sex and it'll spice up your life much more. Better still, get a girlf / boyf. Best is a bestf of the opposite sex. You should be able to feel comfortable sharing everything with him / her and hopefully feel better?
Take care, cheers ;)

Really? Maybe in America.

Not here, tho.
Mine is 187 and I thought that was high until just recently meeting some brilliant minds.

Anyways,
I feel like that often.
Then I started taking a lot of drugs.
And while I like them, LSD mainly,
Its changing my person to something I'm uncomfortable with and STILL I feel the way I do.
Like, eerything is set on neutral.
So don't turn to drugs, even if you just want to be like everyone else, because the majority of people cant think outside of the box.
90 percent of humans are without their own thoughts, all the audio I hear from them is 'maaaa'.
And it's quite sad that yes, teenagers and, well, humans today are so consumed by the media.

It might be normal, or it may not be, depending on whether or not you think clones are normal. If you do, then I'm sorry, you are very not normal.

And so, I suggest burning incense and looking in to Carl Jung. Calming and cleansing the body is something to look forward to, something worthwhile and something for yourself.

However, I can not help everyone, some people can not handle it, their minds aren't strong enough. I wish luck on you.

It's depression. Quite normal. Life as a teenager just isn't as exciting as life when a toddler.

Gotta thank all the previous users who commented and made me lmao.

I feel the same way sometimes. I still go out with my friends, but I just don't care about what happens in their lives. It's not the same connection as we had when we were in high school. When I'm out having lunch with them, I feel like I want to go back home because I don't like having to fake that I'm interested. They say I spend too much time with my boyfriend but I think it's because we have more things in common.

I like certain things still, but I'm not into the crazy excitement. I don't even care about holidays anymore. But I really just feel it's because I need to be in a new environment. I'm not sure if it's depression but if it's affecting your performance in school or work, you should see someone. NOT a therapist though, those people are crazy...

You may be becoming depressed
there may be a chemicl inbalance in your brain causeing it
I suggest you seek medical help before it becomes a very big problem

I know exactly what you mean. I want to move to Japan because of this.

This is exactly how i feel too. Though im home schooled and its way easier to be anti social. This could also be due to the fact we are going through a recession. People dont have money for exciting activities anymore. The computer and tv is the only source of entertainment. Unfortunately it sucks, nothing is the same anymore. You just have to deal with it until you're older and can make your own choices/ do what you want.

Dude, I feel like you do sometimes and wish you the best in finding out how to live well and with a purpose. Some suggestions:
1)Get a job- some people find the responsibility/money fulfilling and a way to get engaged/connected/affected by other people
2)Deal with it- have you ever listened to Dave Matthew Band's song "Ants Marching". It might give you the philosophy on life that will work for you. Otherwise, go to a Protestant Christian church, get connected in a youth group and maybe you'll find the type of friends that you are looking for, people that have overactive consciences to prevent them from going to deep into the activities that you have already discarded as useless.

3)I hate to say this, but you could be simply depressed and need help. Sometimes drugs are the answer although I would look at this avenue as a last resort.

4) Exercise and/or learn an instrument (I suggest a guitar). Either option is a great way to engage your mind and/or body and if you later realize you feel something, you can take it out in these ways without exploding on someone.

5) lastly, get a girlfriend. No matter what mental issues you have to work through, you are still a man (this I am inferring from your essay) and still are hard wired to attract the opposite sex. If nothing else, this will be sure to make your life more interesting.

It sounds to me like you are experiencing anhedonia, a condition that can be a symptom of depression, but can also be due to several medical conditions, especially those that effect the endocrine system. Disorders of metabolism, liver disorders, thyroid disorders, and even environmental toxins (actual toxins, not the vague "toxins" that alternative medicine speaks of)can cause your symptoms.

Get yourself checked out by a physician and insist on havening blood work done. You deserve to be happy and you can be again, whether the condition is metabolic or psychological, provided you get treatment.

It may very well be depression. After high school, I felt much like you do now. A phrase I often found myself identifying with was "I don't really feel anything anyway."

Depression comes in many shades. You might have a mild case of it like I used to. It took over four years for me to sort through it by myself. Save yourself some time and ask for assistance.