What's normal?

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Well, no idea if my post is to verify if my situation is normal, or if it's just a medium I can use to write something down and share with people.

So what's wrong with my situation? I find nothing of interest now a days. I use to game constantly, video game that is. Now I can't even seem to get excited about anything in that realm. I use to be extremely social, yet I've only gone out once this year, and after two hours I couldn't take it anymore. I use to care how people perceived me. Now I couldn't give two sh*ts.

I find it calming when I avoid humanity. The only moments I enjoy in a day is when I'm alone. I get extremely bored as of late, spending my afternoons on the couch in the dark. Can't stand anything on TV, so haven't watched it in the last two years. I find it harder and harder to wake each morning. Waking up and feeling dead tired for the rest of the day.

I really can't stand this anymore, everyday I feel weaker. Everyday I wake up, I yearn to go back to bed. I count down the hours. If it wasn't for work, I would be sleeping in all day.

Is this depression? Or is this some self inducing torturing condition?

What can I do to get out of this? I only see this leading to one solution, but it's more of a conclusion really.

Would re creative drugs change anything? Therapy? Anything?

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  • vanishedwithoutatrace
    14 years ago

    I think you just need a hobby. And some pot and a good CD to relax to. I suggest Abbey Road.

    I used to hate my life. Actually, I still do most of the time. But now I'm in a band and it's exactly what I needed.

    But when I'm in a funk like that, some herbs and The Beatles are a sure fire way to make everything feel way more pleasant.

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  • ZaneT
    7 years ago

    Depression or cronic fatigue syndrome type symtoms. Use your quiet time to brainstorm creative ideas of how you can re-engage back into the world. Break the cycle of the downward spiral. Try an activity you've never done before. Also look at your diet like another poster said. Good luck.

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  • Drigerpogo
    13 years ago

    this sounds like depression. This coming from a person who felt the same way when I just got it. I would go see someone to evaluate you just in case. Depression doesn't mean just sad too.

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  • Sarcasm70
    14 years ago

    Depression Luv. Go see a specialist, doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, etc. He or she will give you the help you need and you'll be able to once again enjoy the things you loved before. Things will get better.

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  • thundercat
    14 years ago

    Yes, definitely, depression. But, what is what is causing it?
    From what you sketched about your previous life, could it be perhaps lack of perspectives, a too narrow outlook? That life gave what it could give and then there was nothing more to go on?
    Now, there's nothing like 'creative drugs', that's crap. There are psychotropic drugs. Drugs that alter the mind, and if one's mind is already altered, as happens with depression, they will alter it much more and destabilize it much more, many a time to a point of no return, so better forget about that.
    Therapy can help up to a certain point, can be the little starter motor to get going your big own motor again, so you shouldn't enter on it thinking it will be the ultimate solution.
    I would recommend to you to have a basic check up. See about your blood counts and glucose levels. Get a healthy eating.
    And anyway, get in some ancient exercise holistic training like yoga, tai-chi, wu-shu. That will help without doubt.

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  • retorikku
    14 years ago

    Just another thought. You can make an appoint with a psychologist and be seen much sooner than a psychiatrist. They can't prescribe medication, but just talking about your problems openly with someone who you don't have to worry about judging you can be extremely helpful.

    Don't be satisfied with just anyone though. If you don't like your therapist, find a new one.

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  • retorikku
    14 years ago

    I'm not a medical expert, but I do have some expertise in this area, so I'd have to say that you seem to be exhibiting many symptoms of major depressive disorder.

    I would suggest that you make an appointment with a psychiatrist as soon as possible. As hard and as terrifying as that may be. Unfortunately, you may have to wait up to a month to be seen.

    If things become much worse, or you are considering harming yourself or others, call 911 or get yourself to the hospital as soon as possible.

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  • nothing2
    14 years ago

    deeeeeeepresion

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