I'm so hopeless, I don't know what to do
Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well, anyone reading this. It's my first post here so I'm a little anxious.
I would like to share a little of how I feel.
I won't share much of my personal information, but I am a girl. I'm in my second semester of college, and so far I'm doing very well.
The thing is, about 5 years ago I started to develop low self-esteem. But it's something I was able to control. But over time, everything got worse. I looked for support from my friends and other people and those things.
Everything was going well. But about 4-5 months ago I started to suffer from something similar to anhedonia. My life has always been one of constant stress because of the fear of disappointing my parents with my grades. I developed gastritis at an early age.Well, getting back to the topic of my supposed anhedonia, I feel weird. I'm being honest. I feel bad and very weird.Before, (I mean about a year),I was a very compassionate and emotional person. I spent a lot of time playing my favorite video games and characters, enjoying my hobbies and spending time with my friends. A lot.I have always been a good student, daughter, and daugther. I was passionate about mysterious things and magical, medieval vibes.I had a talent. Yes, I did. I loved drawing since I was little. I have an art account on ***, but I haven't posted anything there for a month.I feel hopeless. For a couple of years now I guess I really was suffering from depression.
Nothing matters to me. I stopped talking to many friends. I have a void in my chest. I can't cry the way I'd like to. I've never been completely happy for long in my life. I'm always going from here to there. I've always felt like I'm weird. I'm not happy with myself. The last few months have been about getting through my day to day life.
I have a music playlist. I loved that music and it made me feel things and feel good, wanting to fight for my passions.
But now I don't feel anything. I listen to them and I don't feel anything. I've been looking into this a lot and I think it's "emotional burnout".
But I'm not interested. I don't want to go outside.
I miss how I used to feel. With my tastes and my passions and the things I loved.
I used to have a lot of projects with my art and stuff like that.
I've tried to convince myself that I'm supposed to grow up.
But adults are also happy and feel things, right?
I guess I've ruined my life with my pessimism. I'll never feel anything again, I think.All my pleasures for which I fought three years are not worth it.I have been looking for new interests in case you are wondering. Yes, this year I discovered a sport that I love and that did not affect my other interests. But now I no longer feel that spark when I watch my favorite sports.
I can't really talk to my parents for help right now because they are in a difficult situation with their jobs. And I can't get a therapist at the moment...
I miss my video games, talking to my friends, enjoying my art and my favorite characters.I miss my emotions.
I miss being sentimental.. I miss everything. And I blame myself every day.. it's hard to cope with all this.. for all these years.. All these four years of holding on and thinking that the next day will be better. All those nights I cried because I wished I wasn't here.All these years doubting everything.
I've been miserable.I'm the oldest sister, so I don't want my little brother to go through what I've been going through. My chest hurts. I feel lost. I feel bad.I don't care about myself. I miss everything.
That's all.I don't feel well enough to give more details. I'm sorry if you read all this and thank you for reading it. Thank you for your patience and your valuable time.I would appreciate if anyone could leave a comment if they could. Just wanted to share this. Thanks
and have a nice day.
@Zae1
Dear Zae, hope you're doing well. Your message felt touching. I'm replying to you, but I'm not here to help, simply because I can't help. It felt touching, because I've been going through the same things as you for three years now. I'm two years senior to you, my college would be over in six months. And I've been battling this since before my school ended. Yes, even I surfed through and got the names you mentioned, anhedonia, emotional burnout. I thought about it before, now I don't. Not that I've accepted it, but I just let it be. I miss being myself. Yes, I too don't feel anything listening to music once I used to do. But sometimes I do, it takes me back to my past, my good old days. I feel like I'm a ghost, who wanders in the past. Who has no vision for the present. Lingering in the past isn't something jolly, yet it has a tremendous pleasure, that doesn't let you go free.
I don't know what I exactly wanted to say here, or why did I reply you at all. Maybe just wanted to say something founding your issue familiar. I hope to connect to you again.
Shourya
Hello @DS1871
Don't worry. Thanks for writing. I really admire that you've been able to bear that feeling all these years. You're a strong person.Good luck finishing your studies 🫂
I know. It's confusing to cope with everything and keep living. I hope you get better soon, because you are really strong. And I'm so sorry I can't help you either.
Don't you have something that can distract you? That's what I did. Distract myself a little
Sorry for the short or unhelpful response, but thank you very much for writing. I send you a hug and hope everything gets better for you. Good luck.
@Zae1
Hey Zae, What happened, you can talk to us and you can share whatever you are feeling right now.
@TheCalmKnight
Hello, how are you?
Thanks for replying.
I really don't know what to say, I'm so sorry. I've already tried to explain my situation a bit as I said in my post, but I've tried to cope with my life that way and move on.
Sometimes it's hard because I can't enjoy those things and those special moments like I would like, And even more so now that Christmas is almost here. That bothers me.
Sending a hug
Hi Zae just checking in on you wanted to make sure you were ok. I hope you were able to enjoy your weekend. Also just letting you know that I care and wanted to check on you. :)
Hello @wjglory, how are you?
Well, I'm the same. A busy week with activities at my university but I'm still the same:(
Thank you for your kindness and patience and for caring about me. How are you? I hope you have a nice day. 🫂
@Zae1 I am doing well about to head to a meeting I hope you are having a good day so far and that you feel well. Sending good vibes your way hopefully they bring joy to you today.
Zae I hope you are doing well. Yesterday was a bad day for me just don't like being used. Hopefully today is a better day for the both of us.
Hello 😺
@wjglory
I'm so sorry :( are you okay now? Hope you have a nice weekend. I send u a hug
@Zae1 Hug received and appreciated :) I am doing a little better thing about depression is that it lingers around and strikes when your guard is down. I try to keep busy and be a good friend, strangly enough I helped a friend find a sublet and that helped me feel better.
@Zae1
Just chatting really helps. You can also get help on the growth path. It includes short and calming exercises that help you grow stronger. I recommend taking one step a day. Let chat
Hello @Hoyinlola214
Thank you for writing and for your kind message. How are you?☺️
@Zae1im good
@Zae1
No worries brother....have faith ,for faith is a super power.