Why does nothing bother me

You're right, everything is just meh. No comment. That sort of thing. I very rarely have highs, but when I do they're crazy. I have lows a couple of times a wee. If I'm lucky I don't have a low that week. But the next week is hell. I hope you've gotten something from my little rant. I'd be happy to keep talking here. Hope you have a peaceful night.

Hi Mr AllGood - just a quick w elcome - good on you for posting. I can't post at length right now, but just wanted to say if you don't get many responses, it may be that your post is lost in the trail above.

Feel free to start a new thread if that happens. You're right, there are lots of people on the forum who will be happy to talk about what works for them, and if they don't happen to be online right now, just search for dysthymia on the forum and you'll find relevant discussions.

Here's an example :. Good that you are sort of getting to know your diagnosed MH issue. How are you feeling about the diagnosis after reading a but about dysthymia? I relate so much to your situation.

I'm a fake in front of others because I can't be myself without being judged. I am sorry you are having such a bad time. The forum is a good place to talk about what is happening to you and perhaps feel a little comforted to know you are not the only one to be depressed. Chloe has suggested you start your own thread as your needs may get lost in this thread. By starting your own thread you will find many more people will talk to you.

If you feel more comfortable here then stay for a while. I know the faking it feeling. I have done this for many years on and off. A major stressor will start the whole thing off and I will then get rid of, hopefully, the stressor and the depression. It does get easier. Can you tell us a little about yourself? It's not being nosey, it's about helping you the best we can. There are also resources on BB which may help as well. Top of the page, The Facts drop down list.

You will also find the K10 checklist for depression which would be good for you to complete. Of course you may already be taking steps to get well.

Happy to help you as much as possible. Have you talked to your GP about the way you feel and what is happening for you? Do you see a psychologist or psychiatrist? Come back and talk to us, or if you have started your own thread, let us know where it is. You sound so sad and disconnected. Sign up below for regular emails filled with information, advice and support for you or your loved ones. You are currently: Home Get support Online forums. Online forums Before you can post or reply in these forums, please complete your profile Complete your profile.

Forum membership is open to anyone residing in Australia. Cancel The title field is required! White Rose Champion Alumni. Dear Faegirl Hello and welcome to the forum. I hope you will write in again. Hi faegirl, I'm glad you posted. I am here to help you! To answer your question, yes I feel the same way as you are now. Chloe x. Hello Faegirl, Welcome to the forum : Chloe is definitely right in that we cannot give you a diagnosis of any sort, but we can support you and also give you a bit of our own experiences too.

Hope this helps somewhat, and it's great that you're reaching out :. Again, thanks for your response. It is nice to know that there is support out there.

Hi Chloe, Thanks for replying, sorry you're going through the same thing I am. I felt more or less the same as usual. I spent the day watching some TV shows in bed but it helped me to feel a little better as I wasn't really thinking about everything. Fae x. Hey OnlyHuman, Thanks for responding. What you've said about generally not feeling anything, but at times feeling negative emotions is pretty much me.

Ah yes, I have been likened to Daria a couple of times, also Squidward from spongebob. Honestly, I'm not too sure where these feelings could stem from. I don't really know why I feel this way anymore. I don't quite remember a time when I didn't feel like this, aside from maybe when I was in primary school.

I was just a regular kid. A very quiet kid, but I suppose I was fairly happy or content. I can't really pinpoint when or why I started being this way. All I know is, it got worse as high school went on and now it's like theres nothing left of me ahahaha.

Thanks again, Fae. Hi faegirl, I did the K10 checklist and i scored high too. Just letting you know that you're not alone : If you go to a GP you can get a mental health plan. Hope you had an okay day. Ah right, I see. I've heard of headspace, I could check that out too. I hope your Headspace appointment goes well and good luck! Hello Faegirl Completing the K10 checklist has given you some idea of where you are.

It's a good start. Do you have any activities you enjoy or used to enjoy? Love to hear about them. It's actually a good sign, you aren't actually frozen over : In my experience, start by contacting anyone that you have a good feel about. Take good care of yourself.

I am sending you strength and hope. Hey stormcloudz, That's a cool analogy. I like it. Hi Fae Its okay I haven't been to a doctor by myself either unless you count the orthodontist, then I take back what I said lol.

Take care x Chloe :. Hi all. I'm new here. The title of the forum resonated with me the most, so I thought I'd start here. I've been diagnosed with dysthymia which has given my condition a name, but am not on any meds. I see a psychologist, read as much as I can, travel, have two loving adult daughters who live with me and I run a successful business Everything is 'meh' - I find no real enjoyment in anything.

If this sounds familiar, I'd love to hear from you what works for you or perhaps we can just chat. Hey MrAllGood, Welcome to the forums! I now late Monday seem to be getting over this current low though which is good. Read some articles about Dysthymia over the weekend which kind of helped and was recommended some herbal medication in the SAMe category - gonna give them a go - not cheap but worth a try. Take care. No worries. How are you doing at the moment?

How are you feeling now MrAllGood? I feel as empty as everyone else says, my emotions is so numb ive forgotten the warm feeling of happiness and ive just learned not to care anymore, i fake a smile everyday and hope for the best but the emptiness is always there, it's kind of a lonely existence that no one can cheer me up with, i only want to curl up in a ball and cry in darkness and push everyone away.

Hi rubyredgirl I'm sorry you are hurting. Do you have anyone to support you? Hi Ruby, I relate so much to your situation. Do you perhaps have a thread? You can post the link if you do and I'll pop over. Dear Ruby Hello and welcome to the forum.

Peppermintbach Valued Contributor. Hi rubyredgirl, You sound so sad and disconnected. Thinking of you today. Kind thoughts, Pepper.

Page Posts page 1 current Posts page 2. Stay in touch with us Sign up below for regular emails filled with information, advice and support for you or your loved ones. Sign me up. Your session is about to expire. You have 2 minutes left before being logged out. Little things always bother me and people find me difficult, but those things don't matter to other people. The key here is to be calm and rational about it, before making a scene about it. It's about control. Sometimes high levels of stress or anxiety can heighten the senses and I believe it's a form of hypersensitivity.

Certain actions or noises cam become more irritating or stand out more, intensifying the frustration. Usually it's caused by a high level of tension. Anonymous April 8th, am. It's ok, everyone is different! If it something that bother's you, it bothers you, and thats ok. It could be anxiety. Anxiety makes the world bigger than in seems but you can control that. Sometimes, it's the little things that count.

Focusing on those things means that you are detail oriented and perhaps a little bit of a perfectionist. Don't worry, though, it's all a matter of perspective; everyone has small things that bother them and it might just not show all the time. Anonymous April 16th, pm. Everyone is wired differently with varying emotional responses to things. If you could read another person's mind you might find there are some things which don't bother you at all, yet greatly affect them!

So it's no reason to compare yourself negatively to others. We are all unique with our own strengths and weaknesses. Anonymous November 3rd, am. In my personal experience, I have the type of personality where those little things matter. I like to think everything in my life should have it's own little box. It's just the way some of us are! I think it's important to remember that little things actually bother other people too. The difference may be that you remember and think about these little things more then other people do?

You might make assumptions or have ideas about those little things that cause you anxiety? Your mind may play with little moments more then most? There is nothing wrong with you in doing any of this.

Many people do this and you wouldn't know it. I think if I was bothered about my thinking doing this, I would try to notice when my thinking starts to grab onto small things and distract my mind from reacting in a way that caused me stress.

For me, that would be to stay in the moment and be gentle with myself, and be my own friend through it to help myself breathe slowly and let it go.

Things tend to bother me more than others because of my anxiety. Many times I have thought about how others approach and handle things seemed to be so much easier for them than it was for me. I used to compare myself to others.

Recently, I realized that comparing approaches to handling problems in life is not beneficial to anyone. See if they can make an appointment for you. Beyond seeing a professional, here are some things you can do if you are living with depression that might make a difference.

While there is an ideal of happiness , it is in fact true that nobody can be happy all of the time. We will all experience good and bad times in our lives, whether that is from one day to the next, or one year to the next. Of course, if you are struggling with a mental health issue, that should never be ignored.

When you let go of the idea of eternal happiness, you allow yourself to accept your feelings and emotions, which paradoxically might actually make you feel a little bit better. If to the outsider observer your life appears to be going well, what could possibly be causing you to feel this way? Beyond the possibility of depression, or another mental health issue, there could be a number of different reasons you feel this way.

Below are some possible causes:. The common thread across these factors is that there is something missing in your life that is causing you to feel that something is wrong. This can be the hardest problem to solve, because to the outside objective observer, you should be perfectly happy. In cases like this, writing in a journal could help you get to the bottom of your feelings.

This is especially true if there is no mental health concern that would nudge you toward seeing a therapist. When writing in your journal, be curious and ask yourself questions about what would make you feel better.

Keep digging until you start to find some answers. The process of free writing can be a helpful way to unearth emotions that you might not be in touch with during your daily life. If you are struggling with the thought that there is something wrong with you, it can be hard to know where to start to make changes.

Often, getting to the root of the cause of your feelings will help you to figure out the best course of action. Are you not feeling well physically? Then it may be time to make an appointment with your doctor. The same could be true if you are not feeling well mentally. Are you facing stressful life circumstances that are making you feel like something is wrong?

In this case, your best course of action might be to make a plan to relieve stress and improve what is going on in your life. When you start to recognize patterns in your thoughts and learn about how to change your thoughts so that you start to experience the outcomes that you want, then you will be in a better position to start making changes in your life so that you can stop wondering what is wrong with you.

You are not the only one who is having thoughts that there is something wrong with you, and there are trained volunteers waiting to help you worth through your situation and find solutions to get you on a better path.

If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Everything feels more challenging when you're dealing with depression. Get our free guide when you sign up for our newsletter.

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