[letmeknowwhenitworks]

As of late, my life is becoming more of a mess, because of none other but myself. I used to be very driven, and in-control of my behaviours. I was well-planned, disciplined, loved to read, and loved to discuss things. Now, things are completely different. I'm becoming lazy and aversive to introspecting or thinking too much. I lack discipline, and my attention span is suffering (I can't even sit down to read some of my favourite books). It feels like I'm coasting through things without actually being fully aware (you know that feeling when you know something inside out? I don't have that anymore regardless of how much time I invest). I'm just not ambitious or driven anymore. Consequently, many of my life-aspects are suffering (academics, home life, friendships, etc.). I used to write things down whenever I went through a rough patch, but now I can't even bring myself to pick up a pen.



Someone told me that I might be depressed, but I don't think so: I don't feel anything at all. Has anyone gone through something like this?

Help!

[SophiaScorpia]

Can you tell me what are you thinking of these days?

[letmeknowwhenitworks]

Can you tell me what are you thinking of these days?

My train thoughts is full of really basic, mundane things: food, entertainment, and sleep. I'm supposed to be doing a lot of things right now, but I'm procrastinating, spending my days listlessly. What's even stranger is that a long time ago, I would be panicking if I were in this kind of runt, but I feel absolutely nothing about it. And even though I know that this will come back to bite me sooner or later, I can't motivate myself to do anything.

[SophiaScorpia]

My train thoughts is full of really basic, mundane things: food, entertainment, and sleep. I'm supposed to be doing a lot of things right now, but I'm procrastinating, spending my days listlessly. What's even stranger is that a long time ago, I would be panicking if I were in this kind of runt, but I feel absolutely nothing about it. And even though I know that this will come back to bite me sooner or later, I can't motivate myself to do anything.

Ditto. Experiencing it just when I need my motivated self for school. Sometimes, I'll just think the benefits I'll get if I strive hard and the "lethargy" goes away temporarily. Are you thinking sometimes of what is the meaning of your life or any for that matter?

[letmeknowwhenitworks]

Ditto. Experiencing it just when I need my motivated self for school. Sometimes, I'll just think the benefits I'll get if I strive hard and the "lethargy" goes away temporarily. Are you thinking sometimes of what is the meaning of your life or any for that matter?

Oh yeah! Between doing nothing and doing absolutely nothing, my mind drifts to think of where am I heading and whether I really want to go there. I keep thinking to the point where when I'm done thinking, I'm tired and I need to sleep (which is usually early in the morning). It's actually this that shortens my attention to the real world.

And as far as shooing away the lethargy, it's never sustainable for a long-term. It used to be, because I had a goal in mind. Now, however, I can't really find the meaning or purpose to anything (except, of course, having enough money to buy food and have a place to sleep).

[SophiaScorpia]

Oh yeah! Between doing nothing and doing absolutely nothing, my mind drifts to think of where am I heading and whether I really want to go there. I keep thinking to the point where when I'm done thinking, I'm tired and I need to sleep (which is usually early in the morning). It's actually this that shortens my attention to the real world.

And as far as shooing away the lethargy, it's never sustainable for a long-term. It used to be, because I had a goal in mind. Now, however, I can't really find the meaning or purpose to anything (except, of course, having enough money to buy food and have a place to sleep).

Hmm. Can you try to read this? Link: Existential depression in gifted individuals « SENG

I dunno if you're experiencing this kind of depression but I hope it'll help you somehow.

[letmeknowwhenitworks]

Hmm. Can you try to read this? Link: Existential depression in gifted individuals « SENG

I dunno if you're experiencing this kind of depression but I hope it'll help you somehow.

Thanks :) I'll give it a read.

[Cetanu]

As of late, my life is becoming more of a mess, because of none other but myself. I used to be very driven, and in-control of my behaviours. I was well-planned, disciplined, loved to read, and loved to discuss things. Now, things are completely different. I'm becoming lazy and aversive to introspecting or thinking too much. I lack discipline, and my attention span is suffering (I can't even sit down to read some of my favourite books). It feels like I'm coasting through things without actually being fully aware (you know that feeling when you know something inside out? I don't have that anymore regardless of how much time I invest). I'm just not ambitious or driven anymore. Consequently, many of my life-aspects are suffering (academics, home life, friendships, etc.). I used to write things down whenever I went through a rough patch, but now I can't even bring myself to pick up a pen.

Someone told me that I might be depressed, but I don't think so: I don't feel anything at all. Has anyone gone through something like this?

Help!

Yes.
Then I started exercising, leaving the house, taking vitamin D, eating healthy food and thinking more positively.

[Yardiff Bey]

Pain motivates more than pleasure. If you keep drifting like this, where will you end up? How dreary/painful will it be?

Dwell on that for a bit, it might help to get you going again.

[letmeknowwhenitworks]

Pain motivates more than pleasure. If you keep drifting like this, where will you end up? How dreary/painful will it be?

Dwell on that for a bit, it might help to get you going again.

Thing is, I can imagine the possible ways things will unfold if I keep doing what I'm doing right now, but then I start thinking if it's more costly if I didn't continue to dwell on these thoughts.